Michael Billig’s View of Nationalism
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A 12 page paper discussing Billig’s concept of “banal nationalism.” Billig’s position is that nationalism is much more integrated into individuals’ daily lives, that it rises to consciousness with unusual circumstances or in response to specific events, but otherwise is more a matter of accepted social behavior or concept. The purpose here is to discuss the “relationship between Renan’s point and Billig’s conception of ‘banal nationalism.’” Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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MICHAEL BURAWOY AND MANUFACTURED CONSENT
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This 9-page paper examines sociologist Buroway's concept on "manufacturing consent" and "making out." The paper also touches on some criticisms of the theory and its relevance in today's workforce. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTburman.rtf

Michael Jackson: Analysis Of Psychopathic Behavior
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3 pages in length. The strange behavior displayed by Michael Jackson is credited in part with the overwhelming public fervor his trial has created. Not that his behavior is so very different from the eccentricities he has historically been known to exhibit, however, this time the world has a microscopic view of this otherwise unusual man and is readily devouring his peculiarity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mills' Sociological Imagination
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C. Wright Mills, in The Sociological Imagination (1959), proposed that those interested in sociology come out from behind the theory and study the world, the experiences of man and how these two might relate to one another. This 5 page paper provides a review of the book. no additional sources are listed.
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Milton & Rose Friedman's 'Free To Choose'
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A 10 page synopsis and critical analysis of this insightful book by Milton and Rose Friedman. Free to Choose discusses the political system symmetrically with the economic system in language that easily comprehensible to the ordinary person who is not well-read in economic theory. No additional sources cited.
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Milton Friedman's 'Capitalism & Freedom'
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Friedman's 1962 book by this name is discussed in a 5 page paper. The major premise of this book is that competitive capitalism is a major requirement for political freedom. Friedman's book is the only source used.
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Modern Social Theory & The Issue Of Divorce
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the application of a number of major social theories to the issue of divorce and considers the implications. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Modern Song Lyrics Analyzed / Conflict Theory
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Bush's 1994 release "Machinehead" is analyzed in its relationship to conflict theory. Conflict theory is discussed as seen by sociologists Marx and Weber as well as later contributors such as Mead and Goffman. The focus of the 5 page paper is on the song itself and its exemplification of sociological theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Modernism and Postmodernism: Sociological Changes in a Modern World
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A 6 page discussion of these sociological definitions. Specifies that the term "modernity" is used in most cases in reference to the emergence of modern world religions, religions which had evolved in response to a dramatically changing environment. Indeed, sociologists have invested considerable energy in understanding the evolution of these religions and the impact of these changes on our culture as a whole. Consequently they have devised an extensive terminology to describe the changes which they observe. Postmodernism, as the term would suggest, is a subsequent stage to modernism but it is a term which encompasses a considerably broader aspect of society than religion alone. Perhaps one of the most interesting and potentially devastating implications which has resulted in response to postmodernity is that of globalization and its consequent contributions to world politics and economics. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Moral Development and Gender
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This 5 page paper looks at the different stages of moral development as defined by Carol Gilligan, Piaget and Kohlberg. Gender differences are discussed as are the implications of each of Kohlberg's stages. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Multiculturalism and Pluralism / Similarities and Contrasts
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A 3 page comparison of the concepts of multicuturalism and pluralism as presented by Donna Gollnick and Philip Chinn in 'Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society' (1998). Presents multiculturalism as the better approach to education. No additional sources cited.
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Music Therapy
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A 6 page research paper that defines and discusses what music therapy is, how it is used, and who uses it. The writer discusses how music is acknowledged through the health care industry as a valuable therapeutic tool. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmusthe.rtf

My Social Groups (A Personal Essay)
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This 4 page first person essay examines various social groups to which a student might belong. Bureaucracy is also explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Neo-Weberians Building on Marx
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This 8 page paper discusses the way in which Antonio Gramsci and Jurgen Habermas adapted and added to Marx's ideas to devise their own theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Nineteenth Century Disenchantment With Progress
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This 6 page paper examines progress, and the unhappiness with it. Several authors are discussed. Novels from the time period are used in the discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Nineteenth Century Views on Capitalism
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of Marx's ideas about capitalism. His theories are compared with novelist Emile Zola's concepts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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NORWEGIAN CULTURE AND ETHICAL DILEMMAS
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This 8-page paper analyzes Norwegian culture and national identity by using various frameworks and theories. The paper offers a brief analysis of Norwegian culture and identity, analyzes this culture by using Edward Hall's high and low context cultural patterns and then analyzes Norwegian culture and the light of an ethical question. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTnorcul.rtf