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18713. CRITICISMS OF CONSUMER CULTURE.

This paper looks at the criticisms that have been made of consumer culture as it exists in contemporary Western society. For example, it has been claimed that consumer culture causes people to be... (more)		   $77
 

18425. MEXICAN-AMERICAN ETHNOGRAPHY.

Without making any pretense of settling the debate surrounding the assimilation potential of Mexican immigrants, but with reference to the debate in terms of Mexican culture, values and history, this... (more)		   $98
 

18341. PATTY HEARST AND THE SYMBIONESE LIBERATION ARMY.

This paper discusses the participation of Patricia Hearst, the newspaper heiress, in the 1970s terrorist group known as the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). Emphasis is placed on the sociological... (more)		   $77
 

18214. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHOICES OF CLOTHING.

This paper investigates the claim, “clothing choices are deeply personal and yet simultaneously social.” Using various examples from the literature on material culture and identity, it is concluded... (more)		   $49
 

18206. “AUTHORITY” AND “POWER” IN RELIGION.

As discussed in this paper, “authority” refers to a reliable source of divine knowledge (scripture, tradition, religious leaders, personal experience) and “power” refers to the ability to do certain... (more)		   $42
 

18082. IMMIGRATION AND FUTURE RACE RELATIONS.

This termpaper discusses the massive influx of immigrants to America and the potential future impact that this might have on national identity and ethnic/racial relations. The issue of assimilation... (more)		   $98
 

18078. EDWARD HALL’S CULTURAL UNCONSCIOUS.

This paper discusses the views of Edward T. Hall (expressed in Beyond Culture) on the existence of a "cultural unconscious" that covertly drives human behavior. According to Hall, bureaucratic... (more)		   $77
 

18046. FASHION CHOICES IN GENDER AND IDENTITY.

This term paper is concerned with the British fashion industry and the notion of a "British identity" in dress style. The introduction notes that, although clothing choices are constrained in various... (more)		   $49
 

17554. SUMMARY OF “TECHNOLOGY, TECHNIQUE, AND THE BODY” BY EDWARD TENNER.

This paper provides a summary and analysis of Tenner’s article which considers the Louis Mumford-Jacques Ellul debate over whether technique drives technological innovation or vice versa. Tenner... (more)		   $49
 

17552. STREET CORNER SOCIETY BY WILLIAM FOOTE WHYTE.

This paper critiques Whyte’s 1943 monograph and assesses its claim to be described as a “classic ethnography”. Concludes that Street Corner Society can rightly be called a classic ethnography for a... (more)		   $49
 

17506. LEISURE THEORY.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the philosophical, sociological, and psychological views of leisure, and considers how the three different areas of concern of the theorists affect... (more)		   $70
 

17391. FEMINIST SOCIAL RESEARCH.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the concept and application of feminist social research. The concept of feminist social research is defined, and its central elements contrasted with... (more)		   $105
 

17390. SOCIAL DISORGANIZATION THEORY OF CRIME AND DELINQUENCY.

ThIs paper describes and analyzes the social disorganization theory of criminology as developed from theorists in the Chicago School. Considers how the more recent work of Robert Sampson and William... (more)		   $63
 

17389. CLASSICAL AND POSITIVE SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT IN CRIMINALITY.

This essay describes the classical and positive schools of criminality, as illustrated by Cesare Beccaria (classical) and Cesare Lombroso (positive) and considers what policy recommendations an... (more)		   $49
 

17378. A COMPARISON OF ETHNOLOGIC THEORIES BASED ON ANTHROPOLOGIST ELLIOT LIEBOW'S 1967 STUDY, TALLY'S CORNER: A STUDY OF NEGRO STREETCORNER MEN.

This paper draws on anthropologist Elliot Liebow's 1967 study, Tally's Corner: a Study of Negro Streetcorner Men, as a basis to compare and contrast some ethnographic and sociological theories about... (more)		   $56
 

17289. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING CHALLENGE: DIVERSITY IN LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES.

This paper considers the challenges and opportunities environmental planners face in creating leisure opportunities for diverse communities. It is noted that diversity is an issue of importance in... (more)		   $84
 

17286. CRIME THEORIES.

This paper provides a brief overview and discussion of several major crime theories including differential association/learning theory, developmental theories, social learning/subculture theory,... (more)		   $77
 

17244. THE CLASSICAL AND POSITIVIST SCHOOLS CRIMINOLOGY.

This paper compares the deterrence theory of Beccaria (the Classical School of criminology) with the biological traits theory of Lombroso (the Positivist School). The paper includes a discussion of... (more)		   $42
 

17243. THE REINTEGRATIVE SHAMING THEORY OF JOHN BRAITHWAITE.

This paper argues that Braithwaite’s “reintegrative” approach to reducing recidivism among delinquents is more effective than approaches that use “disintegrative shaming” techniques. The strengths... (more)		   $35
 

17242. JAMES MESSERSCHMIDT'S THEORY OF "DOING GENDER".

This paper discusses Messerschmidt’s theory on why men tend to commit more crimes than women, and why each gender tends to commit different types of crime. Men, for example, are constantly seeking... (more)		   $35
 

17241. BIOSOCIAL THEORIES OF CRIME.

This paper discusses how biological factors, personality traits, and social (or environmental) factors interact to contribute to crime. The paper includes a discussion of “biological harms,” twin and... (more)		   $42
 

17240. THE SOCIAL DISORGANIZATION THEORY OF CRIME.

This paper considers the “Chicago School” of criminology and its view that crime is caused by a breakdown of social controls in certain types of communities. Topics include urban zones, the weakening... (more)		   $35
 

17238. WHITE COLLAR CRIME AND THE "ROUTINE ACTIVITY" PERSPECTIVE.

This paper defines white collar crime (both occupational and corporate) and describes the types of offenses related to it. Following this the “routine activity” theory is used to explain the... (more)		   $35
 

17237. THE SOCIAL BOND THEORY AND THE SELF-CONTROL THEORY.

This paper discusses Hirschi’s view that the four elements of ‘social bonds’ play a role in preventing crime. Hirschi’s social bond theory of crime is compared with the view of Gottfredson and... (more)		   $35
 

17236. CRITICAL CRIMINOLOGY.

As noted in this paper, critical criminology argues that crime is caused by inequalities in capitalist societies. In addition, it is argued that the rich are often able to receive lighter sentences... (more)		   $35
 

17234. INTEGRATED THEORIES OF CRIMINOLOGY.

This paper discusses integrated theories of criminology. Integrated crime theories seek to provide a more thorough perspective on how and why crime occurs than individual theories can provide on... (more)		   $35
 

17190. BOEING COMPANY & ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE.

This paper provides a prescriptive overview of organizational change at troubled Boeing Company. Following a description of the company’s operations, structure, and micro and macro environment, an... (more)		   $105
 

17166. THE "COMMON CULTURE" OF YOUTH.

This essay explores the concept of youth and identity formation with reference to social differentiation in terms of race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, and locality. The analysis considers to what... (more)		   $133
 

17155. ATTITUDES TOWARDS WOMEN IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: BREAKING THROUGH THE STAINED-GLASS CEILING OR FACING BACKLASH? RESEARCH DESIGN FOR AN EXPLORATORY STUDY.

This paper presents a research design for an exploratory study of attitudes towards women’s changing role in Christian churches across the U.S. The study focuses on gender, denominational, and... (more)		   $77
 

17148. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE.

This paper looks at the connection between Total Quality Management (TQM) and organizational change in contemporary management practice. The paper begins with a discussion of the definition and... (more)		   $105
 

17145. SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY & MODELING: AN EXPLANATION FOR THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TV VIOLENCE.

This paper begins with a brief review of the research findings on the link between exposure to TV violence and aggressive behavior in children. Following this, the paper discusses how Bandura’s... (more)		   $77
 

17140. THE GREAT MIGRATION AND RACE RELATIONS IN AMERICA.

This paper considers the history, scope and impact of the Great Migration of blacks from the rural south to the urban north beginning in 1915. Following an overview of the forces driving the Great... (more)		   $133
 

17139. LAW AND SOCIAL CONTROL.

This paper critically analyzes five basic insights generated from viewing the law through the lens of the social scientist: 1) law is not free; 2) law is delivered by actors with limited resources and... (more)		   $133
 

17130. RATIONAL CHOICE AND ROUTINE ACTIVITIES THEORIES OF CRIME.

Following a brief discussion of the central tenets of each theory, this analysis describes and discusses how the Rational Choice perspective on crime serves as an explanation for robbery and how the... (more)		   $70
 

17129. COMPARING TWO CRIMINOLOGY THEORIES: SOCIAL BOND THEORY VERSUS SELF-CONTROL THEORY.

This paper compares and contrasts two different theories of criminality: Hirschi’s Social Bond theory and Gottfredson & Hirschi’s subsequently developed Self Control theory. Each theory falls... (more)		   $63
 

17128. EXPLAINING WHITE COLLAR CRIME.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of criminological theories which help to explain white collar crime. While the importance of both Sutherland’s theory of differential association and... (more)		   $70
 

17127. STRAIN THEORY IN CRIMINOLOGY.

This paper provides a brief overview and analysis of strain theory as originally formulated by Robert K. Merton and as modified and expanded by Cloward & Ohlin’s work on opportunity theory in... (more)		   $70
 

17124. THE 20TH CENTURY REHABILITATION MODEL AND FEMALE PRISONERS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

This paper traces the impact of the development of the 20th century rehabilitation model (as mandated by the Gladstone Committee in 1895) on female prisoners in Great Britain. The impact is noted in... (more)		   $63
 

17123. SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS IN THE STUDY OF THE HISTORY OF WOMEN'S IMPRISONMENT IN GREAT BRITAIN IN THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES.

This paper evaluates the usefulness and problems of historical social research for an investigation and critical review of the history of the imprisonment of women in Great Britain during the 19th and... (more)		   $63
 

17121. HOFESTEDE ON CHINESE AND AMERICAN VALUES: IMPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT.

This paper discusses and analyzes Geert Hofstede’s value dimensions of national culture within the context of two different national cultures: Chinese and American. The analysis compares and... (more)		   $70
 

17021. THREE MODELS TO EXPLAIN SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

This paper describes the disease, behavioral and sociological models explaining the problem of substance abuse. It is argued that the sociological theory provides the most complete and effective... (more)		   $35
 

17012. "RACE" AND RACISM.

Viewing the topic from a British perspective, this paper argues that it is important to have a theoretical and historical understanding of race and racism. Although “race” is a social construct... (more)		   $105
 

17004. CHANGE RESISTANCE IN ORGANIZATIONS.

This paper examines the problem of resistance to organizational change. The paper looks at the reasons why people often resist change in organizations, and the ways that change resistance can be... (more)		   $42
 

17003. ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE.

This paper discusses the functions of organizational culture and the possible negative and positive effects of culture on organizational performance. In addition, the paper describes the elements of... (more)		   $35
 

17002. THE SOURCES OF LEADERSHIP POWER.

This paper examines the sources of power among organizational leaders and considers how that power can be used to motivate employees, and the different styles that leaders can adopt. Keywords:... (more)		   $42
 

17001. ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMS.

This paper discusses how teams can benefit an organization, how effective teams can be developed, and the difficulties that might be encountered in implementing teams in organization. Keywords: teams... (more)		   $35
 

15949. "THE DECLINING SIGNIFICANCE OF RACE" BY WILLIAM JULIUS WILSON (BOOK REVIEW).

This paper provides a summary and review of Wilson’s book. According to Wilson, although racial discrimination still exists in the U.S., the opportunities for African Americans in the modern... (more)		   $35
 

15877. INCREASED SURVEILLANCE FOLLOWING THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS.

This paper refers to a New York Times article regarding how Americans, in response to their perceptions of fear, are giving up their liberties for the sake of greater security. The paper discusses... (more)		   $70
 

15871. SPORT AS A SOCIAL SPACE OF RELATIVE FREEDOM.

This paper addresses the claim that sports offer opportunities for people to move beyond rigid self-definitions, by examining gender issues in the sports word. Although an increasing number of women... (more)		   $49
 

15848. "FROM FRONT PORCH TO BACK SEAT" BY BETH L. BAILEY.

This paper reviews Bailey's book on the evolution of American courtship and dating patterns during the course of the 20th century. 7 pages; 31 footnotes; 1 bibliographic sources. ... (more)		   $49
 

15843. "THE ART OF THE COMMONPLACE" BY WENDELL BERRY (BOOK REVIEW).

This paper presents a review and critique of this compilation of "agrarian essays" in which the author advocates a simple, agrarian way of life that rejects the exploitation of large-scale... (more)		   $49
 

15840. "THEORIES OF CRIME" BY CURRAN AND RENZETTI (BOOK REVIEW).

This paper presents a chapter-by-chapter summary of this important book on criminology. The topics include hereditary, psychological, social, subcultural, radical, and feminist theories of crime... (more)		   $56
 

15834. CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF WEBER'S MAIN THESIS IN "THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM".

This paper examines Max Weber's thesis regarding the influence of Protestantism on the development of capitalism and its unique "spirit." It is argued that there is a lack of evidence to support this... (more)		   $84
 

15767. CONFLICTING VIEWS ON SOCIAL POWER: TALCOTT PARSONS VERSUS C. WRIGHT MILLS.

This paper analyzes and compares Mills' and Parsons' conceptions of power and its social systematization. Since it is the more clearly defined of the two views, the analysis begins with an overview... (more)		   $84
 

15766. DISCOURSE ANALYSIS: THE CULTURAL CONTEXT.

This paper focuses on a particular aspect of the cultural context of discourse: discourses of the Self (e.g., self-identity) and discourses of Other (which label or describe the out-group, discourses... (more)		   $105
 

15747. THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM (MAX WEBER).

A summary of Chapters 2, 3, 4a and 5, covering Weber's perspective on such things as the connection between Protestant asceticism and the "spirit" of capitalism, the role of entrepreneurs, the... (more)		   $98
 

15727. TANTRIC BUDDHISM.

The perspective of max Weber is used to examine the development of Tantric Buddhism and to explain how the influence of tantrism became marginalized and/or moderated over time. For example, the... (more)		   $63
 

15686. FEMINISM, GLOBALIZATION AND THE AUSTRALIAN STATE: PERSPECTIVES OF GIDDENS AND FOUCAULT.

This paper draws on the perspective of the social theories of Michel Foucault and Anthony Giddens to explain and analyze the Australian government's approach to feminist issues and the gendering of... (more)		   $133
 

15681. AND THE BAND PLAYED ON: THE AIDS EPIDEMIC AND A COMMUNITY IN DISASTER.

Using Randy Shilts' (1987) And The Band Played On as the primary source, this paper examines the early years of the AIDS epidemic as a disaster affecting the gay community within the broader context... (more)		   $105
 

15652. A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE ISLAMIC FAITH.

This investigation provides a multi-dimensional, blended perspective on the Islamic faith drawing on elements from the three major sociological paradigms of structural-functionalism (functionalism),... (more)		   $91
 

15632. RAPISTS: TYPES, CO-FACTORS, AND ANTECEDENTS.

After briefly identifying the differences between rapists and other sexual offenders and providing a general overview of the heterogeneity of rapists, this paper discusses some of the major typologies... (more)		   $63
 

15631. EXPLAINING RAPE: CURRENT & EMERGING MODELS.

This research paper provides an overview and analysis of the current and emerging explanations for rape. The first part of the report focuses on recent literature concerning biological/genetic... (more)		   $133
 

15627. LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS & CHANGE.

After agreeing with the statement that "constant change is here to stay" (and providing supporting reasons for that agreement), this paper examines the rise of the "learning organization" as a... (more)		   $91
 

15618. THE SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANCE: THE PERSPECTIVE OF BECKER.

This paper critically examines Howard Becker's labeling theory (1963) view that "social groups create deviance by making the rules whose infraction constitutes deviance." The first section provides... (more)		   $105
 

15613. THEORIES OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of contemporary theories of juvenile delinquency. Because the newer integrative theories build on established theories, the main part of the analysis... (more)		   $133
 

15591. STANDARD ENGLISH VERSUS LOCAL DIALECTS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

The debate over whether public discourses should be conducted only in the "Queen's English" shows the relationship that exists between power and language. Using a Marxist and pluralist viewpoint, it... (more)		   $77
 

15589. THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK (W.E.B. DUBOIS) AND RACE MATTERS (CORNEL WEST).

DuBois' 1903 and West's 1993 works are concerned with race relations in the U.S.; however, there are many differences between them because of the different timeframes in which they were written. On... (more)		   $42
 

15563. MARRIAGE IN ISLAM AND THE WEST.

Both cultures view marriage as important to the social order, forbid marriage between blood relations, and advocate similar sex roles for husbands and wives. However, Islam places more emphasis on... (more)		   $77
 

15533. LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

Discusses the importance of leadership training in organizations and compares what successful programs (such as "Seven Habits" and "Learning Organizations," among others) have in common. On this... (more)		   $91
 

15483. RELIGION IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY (CHALFANT, BECKLEY AND PALMER).

A chapter-by-chapter summary of the 1981 book, with its discussions of such things as the role of religion in group behavior and individual lives, religious pluralism in America, non-traditional... (more)		   $91
 

15482. SUMMARY OF KING LEAR (SHAKESPEARE).

Summarizes the plot of this tragic play, which is concerned with the problems of King Lear and the Earl of Gloucester in dealing with the offspring. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 1 bibliographic reference.... (more)		   $42
 

15481. INSANITY: LEGAL VERSUS PSYCHIATRIC VIEWPOINTS.

This research paper provides an overview and analysis of legal versus psychiatric/medical views of insanity with a particular focus on the insanity defense and the legal approach to mental illness in... (more)		   $91
 

15474. DEMOCRATIZATION IN BRAZIL.

This report examines both the process and the results to date of democratization in Brazil. The first section examines theories of democratic transition, focusing on Samuel P. Huntington's (1991) The... (more)		   $133
 

15463. MEXICAN IMMIGRATION & ACCULTURATION.

This research paper provides an overview and analysis of Mexican immigration and acculturation/assimilation in the United States. The essay begins with a background overview on the history and current... (more)		   $112
 

15430. IRISH-AMERICANS & JEWISH-AMERICANS.

A Comparison of Two American Ethnic Groups. This comparative analysis of one of the nation's biggest majority groups (Irish-Americans) and one of the country's smallest minorities (Jewish-Americans)... (more)		   $119
 

15213. CRITIQUE OF THREE BOOKS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ETHNICITY.

According to Stephen Steinberg in The Ethnic Myth, ethnicity should be studied from an historical-structural perspective rather than a cultural perspective. America Black and White (Thernstrom and... (more)		   $49
 

15206. COMPARISON OF HAMLET AND ANTIGONE.

Compares these characters of Shakespeare and Sophocles by looking at their strengths and weaknesses, the challenges they face, the impact of their deaths, and the lessons that can be learned from... (more)		   $49
 

15201. STREET CORNER SOCIETY (WHYTE).

It is argued that this 1930s study of Italian youth gangs is a work of classic ethnography. In particular, the appendix of the study contains valuable information on participant observation and other... (more)		   $42
 

15199. THE CLASS STRUCTURING OF CAPITALIST SOCIETIES.

Economic changes in the 20th century resulted in the world becoming more "multicultural" than before. According to some theorists, these changes have caused the concept of class to decline in... (more)		   $49
 

15198. NICOS POULANTZAS AND HEIDI HARTMANN ON CLASS STRUCTURING IN CONTEMPORARY CAPITALIST SOCIETY.

Both theorists follow a Marxist orientation, but they differ from one another because of Poulantzas' structuralism and Hartmann's feminism. Poulantzas expanded and clarified Marxist class theory by... (more)		   $42
 

15196. THE CLASS STRUCTURING OF CAPITALIST SOCIETIES.

Economic changes in the 20th century resulted in the world becoming more "multicultural" than before. According to some theorists, these changes have caused the concept of class to decline in... (more)		   $42
 

15195. GAMBLING CASINOS ON NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATIONS.

Critics claim that the casinos encourage crime, corruption, compulsive gambling, tribal divisions, and other problems. However, this paper argues for allowing casinos because they are a sovereign... (more)		   $49
 

15168. THE EMERGENCE OF AIDS IN THE EARLY 1980S, AND ITS IMPACT ON THE GAY/LESBIAN COMMUNITY.

At first, shock and denial, as well as economic and political concerns, caused the community to not react appropriately to the crisis. However, by the end of the decade, the gay and lesbian community... (more)		   $49
 

15160. AIN'T NO MAKIN' IT (MACLEOD): AMBITION AND SOCIAL STATUS IN AMERICA.

MacLeod's study is concerned with the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on educational and vocational aspirations. This paper discusses MacLeod's views on how young people of low SES either accept... (more)		   $70
 

15153. STREET CORNER SOCIETY (WHYTE) AND SCHISM AND CONTINUITY IN AN AFRICAN SOCIETY (TURNER).

Compares Turner's use of the Conflict Theory and his formal approach to observation with Whyte's use of the Interaction Theory and his absorption into the community. It is also argued that Whyte's... (more)		   $49
 

15102. CITIZENSHIP AND THE WELFARE STATE.

This essay argues that the sociological analysis of the concept of citizenship, as first popularized by the British sociologist T.H. Marshall, remains a valid and valuable concept in trying to... (more)		   $70
 

15059. THE CAUSES OF CRIME.

This research paper provides an analytical review of scholarly literature on the causes of crime and criminal behavior among adults and juveniles. Looking at both classical and contemporary theories,... (more)		   $133
 

15005. THE CAUSES OF CRIME.

Looking at both classical and contemporary theories, the analysis summarizes the major theories of criminal causation, beginning with early "spiritual" explanations for crime and extending through the... (more)		   $133
 

15003. IRISH AMERICANS AS AN ETHNIC GROUP.

This paper examines the controversy over whether Irish Americans are a unique ethnic group or have assimilated into American culture. Argues that they are a unique group, on the basis of... (more)		   $105
 

14096. THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AS A MIRROR OF AN UNEQUAL SOCIAL STRUCTURE.

This brief essay presents contemporary interpretations on Emile Durkheim’s view that education “reflects and maintains” the structure of society and that education is intended to socialize children... (more)		   $21
 

14078. DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY AND SCHOOL VIOLENCE.

Applies Sutherland's theory to the idea that school violence is caused by peer pressure and related factors. It is also argued that the theory helps explain gender differences in juvenile violence,... (more)		   $133
 

14077. INTEREST GROUP THEORY.

Using Mancur Olson's (1965) classic book, The Logic of Collective Action, as a starting point for the analysis, this term paper presents an analysis and overview of interest group theory. The paper... (more)		   $126
 

14055. FAMILY FRIENDLY ORGANIZATIONS.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of “work-family” issues (considering the topic from its more inclusive term of “work-life”) and their impact on the organization, in terms of making the... (more)		   $133
 

14033. GLOBALIZATION AND THE PROBLEM OF LABOR MARKET ABUSE.

This report considers the influence of globalization on abuses in labor markets (focusing in particular on the problem of the exploitation of workers) from the perspective of sociological theory. ... (more)		   $105
 

14014. TEENAGE PREGNANCY.

This paper discusses the extent of the problem, as well as the various factors that contribute to it. The controversy over whether teens should be taught abstinence or sex education is discussed, as... (more)		   $49
 

14005. THE CULTURAL ATTITUDES OF AMERICANS IN THE 1800S AND THE 1950S.

Based on the books 60 Miles From Contentment (Dunlop) and As Seen on TV (Marling), it is argued that cultural attitudes have changed because Americans have more leisure time and live more home-based... (more)		   $49
 

14000. THE PROBLEM OF VIOLENCE AND THE ISSUE OF GUN CONTROL.

This paper considers the policy recommendations that would probably be made by representatives of three major sociological perspectives (functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism). ... (more)		   $91
 

13971. MODERN MORMONS: EXPANSION OF THE LDS CHURCH.

This term paper provides an overview and analysis of modern Mormonism, a religion which one analyst notes is “in the late stages of a momentous transformations from a regional subculture to a major... (more)		   $105
 

13940. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION.

This paper reviews the scholarly literature on developmental research of expressed emotion. Discusses the hypothesis of the universality of expressed emotions, the facial feedback hypothesis, and the... (more)		   $98
 

13934. IS DECENTRALIZING DECISION-MAKING A RECIPE FOR CHAOS?

This paper considers the proposition that decentralizing decision-making may be more democratic but constitutes a recipe for organizational chaos. The term paper defines decentralized decision-making... (more)		   $63
 
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