Comte & Durkheim on Religion & Education
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A 7 page research paper that compares and contrasts the theories and ideas of sociological founding fathers, August Comte and Emile Durkheim on the topics of education and religion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khcomdur.rtf

Concepts and Analysis of Stephen J. Gould’s Essay “Dolly’s Fashion and Louis’s Passion”
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This is a 4 page paper discussing Gould’s essay “Dolly’s Fashion and Louis’s Passion”. Anthropologist Stephen J. Gould questions in his essay “Dolly’s Fashion and Louis’s Passion” (2000) man’s presumed need to always present components within the world in categories and dichotomies. He argues that human life is filled with such “foibles” and conflicts as firstly “our need to create order in a complex world begets our worst mental habit: dichotomy” and second that “many deep questions about our loves and livelihood, and fates of nations, truly have no answers”. One of the most prevalent dichotomies which seems to annoy Gould the most and which leads man down many false paths is that of the “nature versus nurture” debate; or the “genetic versus environmental sources of human abilities and behaviors”. The fact this question is always an “either-or dichotomy verges on the nonsensical” according to Gould. He then proceeds to highlight two particular modern readings in which the scientific perspective (nature) is presented but the environmental (nurture) perspective is ignored because of today’s preference for the scientific theory. Despite the current trend of today, Gould and some educators do not ignore the centuries of debate which have also discussed the nurture component and more importantly for Gould, readers should be aware that this debate (and others) should not be considered as “either-or”. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Conflict in Society: An Analysis of the Writers' Strike
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This 6 page paper begins by providing information on Coser and Marx as conflict theorists. Then, the 2007 writers' strike is evaluated under the Marxist perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Conflict in the Workplace from a Marxist Perspective
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This 5 page paper takes a look at how Karl Marx viewed the workplace. Modern examples are utilized to illustrate the point. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Conflict Theories
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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.
Filename: SA510c.rtf

Conflict theory as applied to Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation
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A four page paper which explains the basic principles of conflict theory as a rationale for social change, and applies this theory to the ideas put forward in Schlosser's expose of the meat processing industry in Fast Food Nation.
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Conflict Theory v. Functionalism / The Middle East Conflict
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the conflict theory and functionalism and then applies them to an understanding of the sociological elements of the Middle East Conflict. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Confunct.wps

Connecting Ideas: Courtwright, Berger, Sowell, Wright, and Beck
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A 4 page paper which connects ideas from David Courtwright’s “Violent Land” with Peter Berger (“Invitation to Sociology”), Thomas Sowell (“Race and Culture”), Robert Wright (“The Moral Animal”), and Sanderson Beck’s idea of materialism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAcourtw.rtf

Constructivism
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A 6 page paper on Constructivism regarding Jean Piaget and George Kelly. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAcnpia.rtf

Consumerism: The Curse Of Modernity
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8 pages in length. Humanity's constant quest for change is indicative of consumerism representing the curse of modernity. The vicious cycle that exists within the framework of consumerism -- the perpetual wanting of more and more materialistic tangibles until there is nothing left to appreciate -- resides within each and every person; it is a social ill that grows worse with each passing generation. The writer discusses how consumerism's negative influence upon modernity exemplifies the ongoing quest for betterment through change that often does not occur. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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CONTRASTING IDEOLOGIES OF IRAQ AND THE UNITED STATES:GULF WAR
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This 4 page paper gives a quick overview of the varying ideologies of structuralist, functionist, phenomenologist and symbolic interactionist thought in relation to the conflict between Iraq and the US, per the Gulf War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Contributions of Classic Sociologists
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This 3 page paper examines the contributions of Marx, Engels, Durkheim and Weber based on the times in which they lived. Their contributions to the field are duly noted. No bibliography.
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Contributions of Emile Durkheim
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A 6 page research paper that examines the theoretical contribution of Emile Dirkheim to the science of sociology. Durkheim (1858-1917) was one of the founders of the science of modern sociology. His distinguished career helped to establish sociology as a respected scientific discipline, capable of diagnosing the ills of society and recommending possible courses of action to cure these problems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Crime Theores X 2.
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(8 pp). As humans most of us constantly ask the question why. Criminologists, first being initially human, and second having a great sense of curiosity, ask that question as well, and accordingly have come up with several reasons called theories, why people break the law. In this discussion we will be examining two of those theories: Strain Theory,1910 and, Differential Association Theory, 1939. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Crime Theores X 2.
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(8 pp). As humans most of us constantly ask the question why. Criminologists, first being initially human, and second having a great sense of curiosity, ask that question as well, and accordingly have come up with several reasons called theories, why people break the law. In this discussion we will be examining two of those theories: Strain Theory,(1910) and, Differential Association Theory, (1939.) Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: BBcrthyR.doc

Criminological Theory
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A 5 page research paper that discusses and explains the three principal divisions in criminological theory – functionalist, interactionist, and Marxist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Criminology Theory of Edwin Sutherland
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A 10 page paper discussing Sutherland's Differential Association theory and the criminologist's theory of white collar crime. Edwin Sutherland emerged in the late 1930s as a leader in criminology theory, and he remains so today. Sutherland maintained that criminal behavior was learned, and that individuals were responsible for their own actions. He did allow that there were circumstances when such was not the case, but that they were exceptions rather than the rule. His theories fell out of mainstream favor in the 1960s, but they have since resurfaced as being valid today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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