Jerry H. Bentley's "Old World Encounters: Cross-Cultural Contacts And Exchanges In Pre-Modern Times"
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5 pages in length. The fundamental purpose behind Jerry H. Bentley's Old World Encounters: Cross-Cultural Contacts And Exchanges In Pre-Modern Times is to illustrate the manner by which contemporary society was, at least in part, established from religious, political and commerce policy prior to 1492. Considered quite innovative in nature, Bentley's book delves deeply into the primary cross-cultural impacts that metamorphosed both Europe and Asia during and prior to the fifteenth century. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Jewish & Christian Intermarriage
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A 12 page research paper that investigates this issue. There has been a dramatic increase in recent decades in interfaith marriages. Historically, Catholicism and Judaism have taken the strictest position against adherents to these faiths marrying outsiders to their beliefs. An examination of the rationales behind each of these positions shows that the reasons why leaders in each faith have traditionally opposed intermarriage are remarkably similar. Furthermore, the current situation in regards to the effects of interfaith marriage on Judaism, as practiced in the US, shows that there is legitimacy to the traditional position, which opposes interfaith marriage. This discussion explores the historical and contemporary data on intermarriage between Jews and Catholics and then speculates on future ramifications of current trends. Bibliography list 25 sources.
Filename: khcavjew.rtf

Jewish Burial And Mourning Customs
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A 5 page paper that begins with how Judaism views death. Beliefs regarding autopsy and embalming are explained. The writer discusses the various stages of the mourning process within this faith and culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Jewish Social Identity
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This 6 page paper look at the social identity of the Jewish community in the US, and argues that the manifestation of this is as a selective form of collectivism, which is separate form any national ties. The paper looks at different approaches form inside the community and the perception of Israel to assess this approach. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEjewsoc.rtf

Job Opportunity verses Government Aid: Hypothetical Approaches for Improving the Economic Status of Female Heads of Household
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A 2 page analysis of two hypothetical approaches to improving the economic status of low income women and their dependents. Contrasts the benefits and disadvantages of one program providing higher levels of earned income credit and another which provides jobs and equitable wages for a predetermined period. Concludes that he second approach rewards a woman for working but at the same time there is a more immediate cap put on the time that she can benefit from such a program. The woman's work incentive, therefore, is not in the form of government subsidies but in the form of the realization that after three years she will be on her own to provide for the needs of her family. While it may seem like a harsher program in many ways, it is superior to the first in that the taxpayer is not left in the position of indefinitely having to support the families of others. No sources are listed.
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Johan Galtung: Violence and Peace
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A 7 page paper which examines Johan Galtung, his views concerning violence and peace, and his contributions to understanding violence and peace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Johari Window
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A 3 page paper which examines how an understanding of Johari Window can help a supervisor. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAjoh.rtf

John Berger's 'Ways of Seeing'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the essential elements of Berger's book Ways of Seeing. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Berger.rtf

John Galtung/Theory and Methods of Social Research
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A 10 page book review on Galtung's text Theory and Methods of Social Research, which was published in 1967. The writer offers an overview summation and discussion of this book and concludes that while some of Galtung's references to technology, such as referring to computer "cards" are out-dated, the insights that he offers on the rationales behind sociological research methods most certainly are not out-dated. Therefore, this remains a highly relevant and important text. No additional sources cited.
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John Gottman/ 7 Principles for Marriage
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A 5 page overview of John Gottman's book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. The writer outlines the major points of the text and summarizes each principle. No additional sources cited.
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John Howard/18th Century Social Reformer
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A 9 page research paper that examines the life and accomplishments of the "father of prison reform," eighteenth century social reformer John Howard. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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John Stuart Mill and John Rawls
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A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the philosophies of John Stuart Mill and John Rawls. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Joint Custody / The Better Option
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A 6 page paper examining issues surrounding joint custody. The paper provides a history of laws leading to maternal-bias custody and how that was changed by "the men's movement," issues mothers face, issues fathers face, issues children face, and statistics which prove that sole-custody is not as good an idea as joint custody. Recommended self-help tips for parents are included as a response to parental issues. The writer argues that children suffer the most from divorce, but joint custody is the better option. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Joint Task Force-Full Accounting (JTF-FA): An Evaluation of an Organization
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This 6 page paper looks at various paradigms of organization, inclusive of Weber and Taylor's models, and goes on to explore the organizational culture and design of JTF-FA. The organization is responsible for finding Americans who are missing in action. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA246JTF.rtf

Jokes; The Different Perceptions of Humor
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This 5 page paper considers how jokes and the humor they represent is an individual perception, based on may factors such as individuals moral framework, social pressures, situations, and even self confidence. The writer examines this through considering what types of jokes exist and how they may create genuine of false laughter. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Joking: A Reflection of Social Structure
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A 4 page discussion of the various societal situations in which joking results. Notes that these situations, and the specifics of the joking, can change according to a number of factors. Relates observations from three separate societal situations in which joking occurs, the globalized workplace, the classroom, and in Presidential addresses to an audience. Utilizes the anthropological literature to explain the differences. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Journal Article Analysis
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6 pages in length. The writer provides a thorough analysis of a journal article about school violence. No additional sources cited.
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Judging Homosexuality in a Non-Western Individual
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A 9 page paper which examines how a Westerner would likely judge a homosexual from a non-western culture. The paper examines homosexuality in other cultures as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAhomcul.rtf

Judy Brady’s “I Want a Wife”
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A 3 page analysis of the relevancy of Judy Brady’s essay “I Want a Wife.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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JUSTICE, LABOR AND THE PERFECT SOCIETY
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This 7-page paper focuses on a building of a perfect society through libertarianism. The essay focuses on why this society is so perfect, and also how the community sees itself. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTjussoc.rtf

Justifications for Capital Punishment
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This 5 page paper looks at justifications for the death penalty, with a focus on Kant's ideas. Other theorists are referenced. Capital punishment is discussed in general and arguments include social control, deterrence and retribution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency
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This 7 page paper considers the underlying reasons for juvenile delinquency and the arguments that exist for its presence. ome theorists have argued, for example, that poverty and familial status is a determinant of delinquency, while others have asserted that educational experiences and a lack of religious direction in the lives of modern adolescents are factors that impact whether children turn to delinquency and crime. These elements are considered in the context of existing research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency / Designing a Strategy for Intervention
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5 pages in length. A social work-related discussion in which the writer presents a specific case study of a young adolescent in an inner-city help center who struggles with counselors to avoid maintaining a life of crime and drugs. The writer fulfilled internship requirements at a 'Youth Advocate Center' where this particular case examination takes place. Common concepts in social counseling such as peer pressure, role models, and so forth are utilized and recommendations are made based upon pertinent knowledge. The youth's name remains anonymous. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources.
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JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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This 3-page paper focuses on two websites that deal with juvenile deliquency programs, and details what those community programs entail. Also included is a brief discussion about the importance of such programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTjdprog.rtf

Juvenile Delinquency in Terms of Social Theory
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A 10 page paper discussing proposing a study focused on whether delinquency is more prevalent in single-parent families. There has been a sizeable increase in the number of single parent families over the years, perhaps with an associated increase in juvenile delinquency. That the two are connected would be a reasonable assumption on a superficial level, but may not stand the scrutiny of empirical study. The purpose here is to investigate whatever links exist between the two trends, from the perspective of a variety of social and psychological theories, including functionalist, conflict, family decline, ecological, containment and neutralization theories. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
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This 3 page paper begins with the most recent data regarding juvenile crime. The writer then provides the results of studies related to causes and prevention programs. Finally, the essay presents recommendations for implementing a prevention program in the community. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
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A 4 page paper that begins by defining juvenile delinquency and then provides statistical data on the juvenile arrests. The rest of the paper represents a proposal for the types of activities a new organization in town will offer in an attempt to prevent juvenile delinquency. Statistical Data included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGjuvdl.rtf

Juvenile Delinquency/Core Concepts
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An 8 page research paper that address issues pertaining to juvenile delinquency. The first half of the paper looks at three major theories of delinquency: cultural transmission theory; social learning and labeling theory. Then, the writer looks at the marginal status of juveniles in society; juvenile codes and status offenses; and the juvenile court. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency: A Program Design for One on One Interaction Between Adult Volunteers and At-Risk Children
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A 13 page paper reviewing the problems and possible solutions for juvenile delinquency. This paper compares the successes and failures of programs around the country and suggests a program design for an innovative program allowing one on one interaction between adult volunteers and at risk children. The program design includes specific criteria for evaluating a child’s progress over a one year period. Bibliography lists 26 sources.
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Juvenile Delinquency: Causes and Potential Addresses
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A 20 page discussion of the problem of juvenile delinquency. The author asserts that this problem can relate to a number of factors including the particulars of a child's home life, their socioeconomic status, etc. Finding a solution to juvenile delinquency, however, is not as easy as determining its causes. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
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Juvenile Violence/Theoretical Perspectives
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A 15 page research paper that, first of all, critiques various perspectives on the origins of violence in teens and then offers an overview of the theory favored by the writer, which is the developmental perspective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Kant and Rousseau: Hypothetical Situation
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A 5 page paper which examines a hypothetical situation and then applies the theories of Kant and Rousseau to the situation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Karen Swift's "Manufacturing Bad Mothers"
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This 4 page report discusses read Karen Swift's 1995 book "Manufacturing Bad Mothers: A Critical Perspective on Child Neglect. Swift presents the perspective of both an academician and a protective services social worker as she discusses the idea that there are "hidden realities" related to child neglect that are related to socio-economic status, race, and gender. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
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Karl Marx and the Feminist Movement
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This 7 page paper presents a hypothetical situation as presented by a student. Karl Marx is brought back to life and attends a banquet in his honor. The paper provides a speech by a professor who supports the feminist movement, but is not enamored with Marx's work. Marx is provided an opportunity to respond. This fictional work draws on actual theories and political concepts. No bibliography.
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Karl Marx, Socialism, Communism And Class Struggle
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses law of motion, alienation, dictatorship of the proletariat and socialism/communism from Marx's perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCMarxComm.rtf

Karl Marx: An Overview
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This 8 page paper is chockfull of information on the theorist's life, times, ideas and writings. There is information about the author's ideas about communism as well as concepts such as alienation. Several of his works are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA142Mrx.rtf

Karl Marx: Overview
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A 5 page paper which discusses some basic theories and perceptions presented by Karl Marx. The paper addresses means and relations of production, the bourgeois and the proletariat, dialectic method, and other elements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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King's Ideas about Equality are Superior to Marxist Ideology
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This 3 page paper examines the ideas of Karl Marx and Martin Luther King and concludes that the latter theorist's methods and ideas are superior. Several points are made and the philosophers are each looked at in terms of experience and theory as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Kingsolver: “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”
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This 3 page paper discusses Barbara Kingsolver’s new book, “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle,” how it relates to sociology, and how it can alter a person’s relationship to food. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Kinship, Marriage, and Family
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A 5 page research paper that defines "family." and goes on to discuss marriage and kinship, how it evolved and how it exists today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Kornblum’s, Interactionism, Conflict and Functionalism
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Kornblum’s, Interactionism, Conflict and Functionalism: This 7-page analytical essay examines the three major theoretical precepts espoused by William Kornblum relevant to his sociological text, “Sociology: The Central Questions.” Functionalism, Conflict and Interactionism, the cornerstones of his ideology expose the friction that exists between those who want to modify social structure, and those who wish to preserve the status quo. Bibliography lists 1 source. SNKornbl.doc
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Kozol's Amazing Grace
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Poverty Culture: In Amazing Grace (1995), Jonathan Kozol writes concerning the lives of people - the people of the South Bronx and how they live as renegades to a society that considers them 'unclean'. This 5 page paper argues that the isolation that results within a community from being locked behind their own defenses is a form of segregation that can only encourage violence, desperation and a continuance of the cycle of poverty. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Ku Klux Klan: Race And Law Perspectives
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10 pages in length. To understand the Klan's motivation is to first comprehend their beginning. Having existed for several decades with beliefs of racial superiority, the Klan has come to represent everything wrong with society. It can be argued that all the ill will, strife and discord that occurs even in today's world can be attributed somewhat to the origins of racism. Without such intolerance, there would be no war; there would be no need to fight people for their land, their people or their existence. The writer discusses the origins and legal concerns in relation to the KKK. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Kubler-Ross' Death: The Final Stage of Growth
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8 pages in length. America, says Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, is a death-denying society. We all know death is going to happen to us, but we act as if it's not. Even when we hear of the death of an elderly acquaintance, we ask what was wrong with him -- as though death were somehow a rare or abnormal condition caused by something he did. This thoughtful essay and review of Kubler's well-known book argues that the American method of handling the subject of death is injurious to both the dying and their survivors. The primary source is quoted and full citation is provided.
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Kukulewa Villagers: Ideas, Experiences And Transformation Of Community Prior To 1983
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5 pages in length. The manner by which Kukulewa villagers' ideas and experiences of "community" changed along with the transformations that took place in their local economy and government in the thirty years prior to 1983 speaks to the notion of modernity and the significant impact it has held upon this progressively fractured society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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