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The Sociology of Risk »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the sociology of risk. The events of 9/11 are used as an example of state influencing risk perception, sociologically. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Psychological, Sociological, and Mass Communications Dimensions of Advertising »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of academic disciplines related to advertising. Psychology, sociology, and mass communication are explored in this context. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Introduction to Sociology »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper defines sociology, contrasts it to anthropology and psychology, and describes some its historical figures and their contributions to the discipline. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Erikson's "Identity And The Life Cycle" »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the value and specific aspects of Erikson's contribution to sociology in relation to his book "Identity and the Life Cycle." No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Conflict Theory as it Relates to Juvenile Delinquency »

Number of pages 8

In 8 pages the author discusses conflict theory as it relates to juvenile delinquency. Juvenile delinquency is seen as a serious problem in the American society. Students in sociology and criminology need to be grounded in the reasons behind this widespread occurrence. One of the many theories that has been applied to juvenile ... View Full Description
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Ruthellen Josselson's "The Space Between Us" »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page research paper provides a critical analysis to consider the importance of the sociology text, The Space Between Us, by Ruthellen Josselson. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Emile Durkheim on Suicide »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the book by Emile Durkheim called ‘Suicide : A Study in Sociology’. In this Book Durkheim identifies society as an influencing factor on suicide rates, and goes on to describe four types of suicide; egoistic suicide, altruistic suicide, anomic suicide, and fatalistic suicide. This paper considers these definitions and ... View Full Description
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Karl Marx and Historical Materialism »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page report discusses Karl Marx's theory of historical materialism and compares and contrasts it with the ideas of Emile Durkheim on the sociology of religion and Claude Levi-Strauss's perspective on the universality of the human mind. To a great degree, the idea of historical materialism encapsulates much of what Marx believed to be ... View Full Description
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Welfare, Work & Single Mothers Suffering From Poverty »

Number of pages 5

5 page review of an article from the American Journal of Sociology examining the relationship between work and welfare in poor, female-headed families, tracing the process single mothers follow to get off of welfare. Various social and economic issues are explored and it is ultimately concluded that background characteristics actually have very little direct influence ... View Full Description
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Observations In Cultural Anthropology »

Number of pages 6

An excellent 6 page essay for those studying anthropology or certain areas of sociology. Author illustratively describes pertinent observations made about people in a Brooklyn, NYC pizzeria and the surrounding events that transpired. Several quotes are used from observed conversations. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Issues in Sociology Regarding the Modern and Postmodern Ages »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper is devoted to four separate questions in sociology which address concepts such as deviance, the collective conscious, social norms, Gemeinschaft, Gesellschaft and postindustrial society. The research is presented in a question and answer format. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Concept of Racial Inferiority: Organizational Perpetuation »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of racism as it has existed since the nineteenth century when anthropology, medicine, psychology, and sociology all became vehicles of racism as they proposed and supported theories which perpetuated disenfranchisement and segregation. Even the concept of evolution itself indirectly supported the predominant feeling that there was a hierarchical relationship between ... View Full Description
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Marx and Weber on Education and Religions »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper takes a look at how each sociologist views the subjects of education and religion. Their views are compared and contrasted. How the topics are related to sociology is explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Kornblum’s, Interactionism, Conflict and Functionalism »

Number of pages 7

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 ... View Full Description
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Messner And Rosenfeld's "Political Restraint Of The Market And Levels Of Criminal Homicide: A Cross-National Application Of Institutional-Anomie Theory": Article Critique »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Authors Messner and Rosenfeld strive to demonstrate the inherent relationship between crime and the manner in which society divides its classes. Stating that the differences among nations in rates of crime and violence is as old as the sociology of crime itself, they effectively correlate the connection between social ... View Full Description
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Peter L. Berger/ 'Religion and World Construction' »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page analysis of the first chapter of Peter L. Berger's book, 'Sacred Canopy: Elements of a sociological theory of religion.' The first chapter of this work, 'Religion and World Construction,' demonstrates for the sociology student where religion fits into an overall model of how human society originated. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Classical Sociology »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper explains why Marx, Weber and Durkheim are considered classical sociologists. Classical sociology is examined and the Chicago School is also touched on. Some of the three authors' most common theories are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Topics in Sociology »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of sociological topics which are fundamentals in sociology, youth and society, education, politics, economics and the corporation. These topics are explored and contained within these sections are references to Marx, Durkheim and Weber as well as to the significance of class. Special attention is paid to hip hop ... View Full Description
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Widening Circles - A Study in Conscious Choice & Fresh Perception in the Classroom »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that presents the widening effects and fresh perception that one conscious choice in slightly different course content might make on the path to career development. In this particular example, a sociology student and future school social worker chooses to incorporate a particular plan of seemingly inapplicable medical course study into ... View Full Description
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Sociology Questions »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that answers various sociology questions. The topics covered are: use of political power, social work in communities, problem of not enough low-income housing, and the Montgomery bus boycott. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Social Darwinism and Australia’s Aborigines »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page contention that racism has been one of the primary shapers of contemporary Australian society. In the nineteenth century in particular the concept of racial inferiority was purported by a number of disciplines. Anthropology, medicine, psychology, and sociology all became vehicles of racism as they proposed and supported theories which perpetuated ... View Full Description
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Human Relations »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Human Relations practice is based upon an eclectic mixture of theories from different academic disciplines such as psychology, sociology and political science; while each discipline indicates divergent methods to the overall approach of human relations, they all share a common denominator of empowerment and reassurance. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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A Sociological Look at College Drinking »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the problem of college drinking and why it is a social problem. The concept of the social problem is examined in this paper suitable for an introductory course in sociology. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Origins of Religion »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper focuses on the book called Religion by James Thrower and looks at how religion came about, with the assumption that God does not exist. From this point of view, there are three areas of focus which are primitive belief systems, psychology and sociology. The theorists included with this paper ... View Full Description
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Turkle & Cyberspace/article analysis »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page article analysis. The writer examines an article by Sherry Turkle entitled "Cyberspace and Identity," which was originally published in Contemporary Sociology (November, 1999). The writer summarizes the author's main points and then offers personal observation as to the author's effectiveness and thesis. No bibliography offered. View Full Description
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The Relationship Between Sociology And Social Work »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper. It could be said that social work is the practical application of sociological theories and perspectives but it is more than that. This essay first defines and explains what sociology is and what social work is. From there, the writer discusses the integration of other disciplines, such as psychology, in the ... View Full Description
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MARY RICHMOND’S INFLUENCE »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper discusses the influence of Mary Richmond on the world of sociology and the social worker, but also in other historical events such as women's suffrage and child welfare. Bibliography lists 17 sources. View Full Description
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Sociological Topics »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper provides three sections about topics in sociology. The theorists used in the discussion are Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Simmel, and Tocqueville. Questions are related to war, peace, democracy and communism. The subject of religion is also addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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AN EVALUATION OF WEBER’S PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper gives a thorough evaluation and analysis of Max Weber's work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. Criticisms are supported with quotes from the text as well as informed opinions of experts in the fields of sociology, theology, and philosophy. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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How The Disciplines Of Sociology, Psychology And Biomedicine Help To Bring About A Better Understanding Of Men's Health »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how sociology, psychology and biomedicine play a role in understanding the impact of coronary heart disease (CHD) and suicide upon the male gender. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Case Studies in Social Work »

Number of pages 7

7 pages. This series of three case studies is a case-by-case analysis of the best therapy to be used for each case. There is a thorough explanation of why the particular therapy was chosen and what specific actions need to be taken in order to address the problems at hand. An excellent ... View Full Description
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SOCIAL STRUCTURE IN THE WORKS OF WEBER AND MEAD »

Number of pages 5

This philosophy of sociology paper compares and contrasts the works and ideas of Max Weber and George Herbert Mead in regard to the idea of self and community. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Book Review of Eric Schlosser’s “Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market” »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page review which examines the book’s purpose, the author’s credentials, considers its intended audience, which of the three major theoretical perspective of sociology the author favors, and proposed solutions to reduce this social problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Auguste Comte: The Father of Sociology »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of the sociological premises presented by this eighteenth century sociologist. Comte coined the term "sociology" and set the stage for a scientific approach to social interaction. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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SOCIOLOGY: MARRIAGE »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the theories on marriage as suggested by McDaniel and Tepperman in their book, Close RElationships, an introduction to the sociology of families. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Crown Heights Community of Brooklyn, New York: My experience as a Christian Living amid a Jewish Neighborhood »

Number of pages 10

Life arts sociology project for Crown Heights community of Brooklyn NY. Thesis Christian Living in a Jewish neighborhood, friendship bond and understanding under Mead, Cooley and Freud. 8 works cited. jvCrownH.rtf View Full Description
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Conflict Theories »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines conflict theories in sociology. Theorists discussed are Marx, Weber, and Foucault. Hegel's ideas as they relate to Marx are also included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Quality assessments in education »

Number of pages 7

A paper which looks at the structure of the GCSE course in Sociology, and also considers quality assessments in further education. Bibliography lists 5 sources View Full Description
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The Teaching of Sociology in Further Education in the UK »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers the way in which sociology is taught in the UK, looking at the pedagogy and various influences and the way in which OFSTED and FENTO have influences the way in which it is taught as well as the content of the syllabus. The bibliography cites 13 sources. View Full Description
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Questions and Answers in Sociology »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines several concepts in sociology. Ten questions are answered in the context of this paper. Concepts are explored, including but not limited to habitus, dialectical method, systems theory and the psychic apparatus. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Culture of Fear & Stranger Next Door »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper/essay that contrasts two sociology texts. Barry Glassner, in Culture of Fear (1999), and Arlene Stein, in The Stranger Next Door (2001), each present fascinating and compelling sociological studies of aspects of contemporary society. Each book is well-written, scholarly, with convincing sources and a well-considered argument. The following examination of these ... View Full Description
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Sociology: Science or Not? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper argues that sociology is a science, but one that differs from the "hard" sciences in its use of interpretation; however, this does not make it any less important a discipline. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Why Do People Smoke? »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page consideration of this perplexing question. The author points out that, of all the social sciences, the disciplines of sociology and psychology are best suited to answer this question. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Private Schools - Not Havens »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses an article entitled "Private Schools are Not Emotional Havens for Teens" that appeared in the October 2003 issue of Sociology of Education, a professional education journal. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Postmodern Social Theory »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines sociology and looks at classical and postmodern theories. The relevance of postmodern social theory is highlighted. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Homosexuality and Medical Sociology »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of several key points relating to homosexuality and how it concerns medical sociology. Because homosexuality introduces certain risk factors homosexuals must take certain precautions. The medical environment, however, is often reluctant to openly acknowledge those risk factors or the precautions that must be taken. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of Law as a Reflection of Social Change and Society’s Attitudes: Homosexual Rights and Euthanasia in The Netherlands »

Number of pages 9

This is a 9 page paper discussing how the homosexual right laws and euthanasia laws in The Netherlands reflect society’s attitudes. Two basic perspectives are considered in regards to the role of the law in society. One is that the role of the law is to reflect society’s attitudes and throughout the process of social ... View Full Description
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The Role of Law as a Reflection of Social Change and Society’s Attitudes »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing the role of law in society. Two basic perspectives are considered in regards to the role of the law in society. One is that the role of the law is to reflect society’s attitudes and throughout the process of social change through history, so too will the law ... View Full Description
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Jurisdiction and Different Areas of Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers the jurisdiction of the courts under tenancy law, contract law and tort law according to English law. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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A Discussion on the Rockefeller Drug Laws »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines the war on drugs with particular attention to the 1973 statutes that were purported to be the toughest drug laws in the country. While New York law is the focus of the paper, the result of the law is evaluated with use of prison statistics from the ... View Full Description
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