Culture and Materialism as Symbolized in Howard's End
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A 7 page paper that examines the concepts of culture versus materialism and practicality versus intellectualism as presented by the Schlegel and Wilcox families in E.M. Forster's 1910 novel Howard's End. Also included are discussions of the symbolism incorporated into each family characterization as well as into the physical estate of Howards End. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Culture and Newly Arrived Migrant Workers in the UK
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This 5 page paper examines the culture of migrant workers entering the UK. The paper looks at the research and theories concerning the way that integration or assumption may occur. The paper also looks at and the evidence of acceptance or rejection of the host nations culture and the way in which a hybrid culture may develop. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Culture Change and Uncertainty
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This 4 page paper examines three areas of change in society that cause uncertainty. These are the perceived increase in crime and the rise of fear, the changing structure and role of the family and the way that the media may be creating a homogenous culture. The paper concentrates on the UK but the theory is applicable to other countries. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Culture from the Perspectives of Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky, and Isaacs
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This 4 page report discusses the fact that perspectives on culture always require that one consider the personal experience and understanding, along with experience and timeframe of the person offering the perspective. A number of notable theorists in the realms of education, language, and socialization offer points of view that within given circumstances are all valid. Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner, Lev Vygotsky, and Susan Sutherland Isaacs’ views are brifly discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Culture of Fear & Stranger Next Door
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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 two books considers the overall intent of these authors and how effectively they achieved their respective goals. No additional sources cited.
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Culture: Disputation Over The Concept
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9 pages in length. While people may share various cultural traits, there are still both subtle and extreme differences that set one individual apart from another, ultimately establishing cultural differences. However, there are very basic cultural characteristics that bring every era and ethnicity together in relation to how people culturally interact with members of their own civilization, as well as those of other, lesser understood cultures. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Culture: Meaning And Global Importance
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the meaning of culture as well as its importance to international relations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Dangerous Cults
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This 11 page paper examines cults primarily associated with Satanism. Examples are given and rituals are discussed. The possibility that Laci Petersen was abducted by Satanists is included as an example. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Dangers Of The Elderly Living Alone
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A 4 page paper that looks at two of the many dangers for the elderly living alone: heat and nutrition, with an emphasis on heat-related deaths. Of all natural weather conditions, including heat, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightening and floods, heat takes more lives each year than any of the others and seniors are especially affected. Another issue facing the elderly who live alone is proper nutrition. Both issues are discussed with statistical data, the emphasis is on heat-related deaths. Three alternative solutions are offered to eliminate the risks of both issues among the elderly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Danny Zuko From The Movie Grease
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This 9 page paper discusses the main characters in the movie "Grease" in terms of adolescent development. The emphasis is on Danny Zuko. Theories such as Erikson's psychosocial stages, Freud's psychosexual stages and Kohlberg's stages of moral development are used to are used to explain the behaviors of the characters in the film. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Decade of Greed: 1980s
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A 3 page paper which examines various aspects of the decade of greed, the 1980s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Decision-Making and The Atomic Bomb:
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This 8 page paper discusses the different decision making models (according to Graham Allison) and attempts to apply these models to the U.S. decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. This paper provides much insight into the weeks and days prior to dropping the bomb in order to fully understand how the U.S. arrived at this decision. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Dedham, Massachusetts: Commitment to Community
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An 8 page paper discussing the apparent atmosphere of a single community in this suburb of Boston. There are public programs available, but they exist for the good of the entire town rather than for only a minority segment of the population. Dedham appears not to have segregated itself into black, white and Hispanic, but rather to have chosen to be a city in which the interests and needs of all citizens - regardless of color or ethnicity - are addressed in the events within it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Defining Altruism:
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This 10 page paper discusses altruism in-depth, and furthermore presents many case scenarios. This paper explores such theories as The Bystander Effect and different perspectives on helping in order to fully understand altruism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Definition of a Community
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A 5 page paper which examines the definition of a community. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Department Of Health And Human Services – Long Beach
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A 10 page paper that discusses this department, which is one of three city-operated health departments in the state of California. The writer outlines and discusses the organizational hierarchy, the different bureaus within this Department of Health and Human Services and the committees and councils that are associated with the department. The writer uses the department's mission statement, a memo to the staff regarding healing in the wake of September 11 and the qualifications of the Director to draw conclusions regarding leadership strategies. Bibliography list 7 sources.
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Deportation and the Fracture of the Family:
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This 5 page paper analyzes how deportation affects families and the consequences to the family unit. This paper furthermore highlights the role of the social worker and his/her role in easing the impact of deportation on the family. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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