Life Changes
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A 5 page analysis of the book Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges. This book deals with the transitions that everyone goes thorough, specifically or non-specifically. Everyone goes through difficult and painful transitions at one time or another in their life and that is the basis for this book. It is a well written and exceptionally well detailed book filled with easily understandable concepts that make a lot of sense. He details the idea of growth as opposed to the unrealistic idea of ridding oneself of the unavoidable transitions. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Lifecha.wps

Life Changing Events: "Angela's Ashes"
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A 5 page paper which discusses several life changing events, experienced by the author, which take place in "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAangelaash.wps

Literature Review/Leadership
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A 20 page literature review that is designed to be used with a study on leadership that employs the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), developed by Kouzes and Posner in the late 1980s. While this review of pertinent literature does not solely address studies that have employed the LPI, this point is occasionally stressed, as this is the study instrument to be employed by the student researching this topic. In the following literature review, research studies are examined in which leadership was addressed in reference to gender, age, ethnicity and education. Bibliography lists 32 sources.
Filename: khldslit.rtf

Living in a Society
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A 10 page essay that examines 5 works in regards to how their authors feel about the forces of society and their affect on human behavior. The writer looks at how various social philosophers have expressed themselves concerning this topic and the proper role of society. Specifically, this discussion focuses on "Politics and the England Language" and "Shooting the Elephant" by George Orwell; " The Origin of Civil Society" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, "Self Interest" by Thomas Hobbes, and "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. No bibliographical data is available for this paper.
Filename: khlivsoc.wps

Living In Poverty - The Working Poor
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This 10 page paper reviews two books: No Shame in My Game by Katherine Newman and The War Against the Poor by Herbert Gans. Newman discusses the working poor. Three examples from Newman are provided in the essay. The issue of unionizing low-wage earners is also discussed. Gans thoughts are discussed and explained, along with a critique of the work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGwkpor.rtf

Living With Terrorism in the U.S.A.
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This 10 page paper explores the sociological ramifications of the World Trade Center disaster along with the cumulative effects of other acts of terrorism lodged in the United States. The Oklahoma City bombing is also discussed. Ways in which people cope, how the 2001 disaster has affected people spiritually, psychologically and economically is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA141ter.rtf

Long Distance Relationships
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An 8 page literature review of research on long distance relationships. Different types of relationships are examined such as prisoners and their wives or girlfriends.College students and commuters and their experiences are discussed. Children are discussed as well as the implications a long distance relationship between their parents may have. Techniques that make for successful and fulfilling relationships are described which may be helpful for individuals involved in a marriage or romance that spans a considerable distance. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
Filename: Distantr.wps

Looking Glass Self and the Labeling Theory
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A 5 page paper which first discusses Charles Horton Cooley's concept of Looking Glass Self, and then discusses the Labeling Theory. In examining the concepts and theories the paper addresses how each is perhaps useful, yet also perhaps limited. Possible improvements are suggested. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAglsself.wps

Lookism: Male Perspective
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5 pages in length. Society is filled with various 'isms' that serve to define and ultimately separate the groups for which these words were created. While some of these expressions are beneficial to people as a whole – patriotism, heroism – the vast majority – racism, sexism, genderism, ageism – are used in a negative connotation as a means by which to sequester certain portions of society. In keeping with this alienating attitude, lookism has become yet another standard on this long list of 'isms," with the male perspective one of the most important aspects of its existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCLoksm.rtf

Louisiana Laws: Child Abuse And Neglect
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A 15 page research paper that begins by presenting some national statistics about child abuse and neglect. The federal laws covering these crimes are then cited and explained. The writer then focuses on the state of Louisiana, including statistics, laws, definitions, maximum prison sentences, actual costs of child abuse and neglect and prevention programs. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGLAcld.wps

Love: Storge, Philios, Eros, and Agape
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A 6 page annotated bibliography of 12 sources which relate to the topic of the four types of love: Storge, Philios, Eros, and Agape.
Filename: RAlovann.rtf

Lucy Grealy's "Autobiography Of A Face" - Deviance
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8 pages in length. Lucy Grealy was victimized twice in her life: the first time being broadsided by childhood cancer that - by distorting her face - caused her insurmountable grief and torment for the rest of her life and the second time by the social dictate that branded her a deviant who was not welcome to assimilate into her own culture. The extent to which Lucy faced adversity with regularity yet still labored to overcome it is both grand and far-reaching; that through her lifelong efforts to do so only pushed her deeper and deeper into the depths of social deviance speaks to the cyclical nature of society, its stringent mandates for acceptance and the substandard image - along with the disfigurement of her face - with which Lucy had to live. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCGrealy.rtf

Male and Female Roles in Marriage
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A 3 page paper which examines modern roles of men and women in marriage, and the roles of women from traditional times of the past. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAgnrole.rtf

Management and Leadership of Social Workers
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A 5 page paper discussing differences in management considerations of professionals as opposed to hourly service workers, such as the employees of a fast food restaurant. The view of the employee as someone who needs to be watched constantly is an outdated one that precludes the need for leadership. This is particularly untrue for professionals involved in social work. There are issues of governance that must be addressed and rganizations need to have specific procedures in place of course. They also need to have the means to ensure accountability. Most social workers are committed to their jobs in terms of ideology and personal conviction, however. They are unlikely to require much if any supervision for the purposes of ensuring productivity. Adherence to procedure and creative solutions to administrative problems are of greater issue for social worker supervisors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtLdrSoc.rtf

Managerialism And Social Welfare
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An 8 page paper that begins with the definitions of managerialism found in the literature. Managerialism with its focus on efficiency has become the dominant principle in the organization of social welfare agencies. Following a discussion of managerialism, the writer presents alternatives to this ideology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGmngsm.rtf

MANAGING THE WEDDING
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Revolving around the planning of a wedding, this 5 page paper reviews various conflict management and negotiating techniques. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTwedman.rtf

Marriage
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A 6 page examination and analysis of the institution of marriage. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmaiae.rtf