Postmodern Theories as a Replacement for Totalising Theories
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This 14 page paper looks at a variety of theories. Foucault's ideas are noted as well as concepts such as labeling theory, feminism and Marxism. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Postmodernism
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A paper which considers the different ways in which postmodernism can be defined, with reference to relativism, nihilism, anomie and the Krokers' concept of the panic age. Bibliography lists 9 sources
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Postmodernism: Definitions
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A 4 page overview of the era we know as postmodern. While the exact point in time that postmodernism is said to have began is difficult to pin down with any accuracy, many suggest that it began with the 1960s. The author of this paper notes the numerous meanings associated with the term postmodern as well as the many societal implications to this concept. 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 civil disobedience. Bibliographer lists 5 sources.
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Postmodernism: Foucault and Bauman
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A paper which considers the postmodernist perspective on sex, madness and society, as expressed by Foucault and Bauman, with reference to societal ethics and the means of socio-political change. Bibliography lists 10 sources
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Poverty: Definitions and Impacts
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A 6 page discussion of the way we define poverty. The author contends that the so-called "poverty line" and the welfare scenario that accompanies it are deeply flawed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Pressure and Motivation
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A 6 page discussion of the applicability of pressure in motivating individuals. Notes that managers have utilized a number of different approaches over the years in motivating individuals to accomplish various goals and objectives. Perhaps one of the most controversial of these is the application of pressure as a motivation enhancer. As difficult as it may be to accept, pressure is one of the most effective factors which can be implemented in the motivation of human beings. It should be noted, however, that pressure is not always manifested in a negative form. Pressure can also be extremely diverse in its manifestation. Much of the research regarding the factors which influence motivation in fact recognizes the importance of pressure in one aspect or another, they simply refer to it utilizing different terminology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Prince of Tides/Bowen Family Systems
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An 8 page research paper that analyzes The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy. This novel creates a detailed study of a dysfunctional family and how this effects the lives of the three adult siblings. The problems of the this family, the Wingos, are presented in such detail that this novel provides illustrations that can aid in understanding the basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, which is a comprehensive method of psychoanalysis developed by Dr. Murray Bowen in regards to family therapy theory. The basic concepts of this system are applied to an analytical examination of the novel. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Problems and Positive Aspects of Bureaucracy
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This 3 page paper examines the concept of bureaucracy. Weber's ideas are explored and positive and negative aspects of this model are duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Professor Bernard Williams On Utilitarianism
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6 pages in length. Bernard Williams, the Knightsbridge Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge University, believes that utilitarianism, while professing to protect the majority's quest for happiness, does nothing to promote individual rights. When assessing the Williams' concerns, it is important for the student to consider the fact that utilitarianism represents the belief that what serves the greatest number serves the greater good, rather than what is favorable for a few. Ethically speaking, Williams contends that a single entity cannot begin to know what is for the good of the majority when it comes to the pursuit of happiness, inasmuch as people perceive this aspect in significantly different ways. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Public And Private Families: An Introduction by Cherlin
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A 5 page paper that responds to specific questions regarding the content of this book by Andrew Cherlin. The questions are: Why the U.S. Census Bureau's definition of "family" is not adequate; What is the difference between the private and public family; What are four trends affecting the concept of family; How are gender roles learned; and What are characteristics of four social classes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Public Cemeteries
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A 28 page research paper that examines literature and discusses public cemeteries as an aspect of secular life, relate to the concept of the sacred. The writer argues that this is a particularly relevant area of discussion as there is evidence that the public mindset, in regards to the burial rituals, is currently evolving in new directions. There is also controversy in regards to the value of maintaining public cemeteries in the face of capitalistic concerns. In using the example of public cemeteries as an aspect of the sacred in secular life, this discussion will indicate how sociologists feel that the concept of the sacred functions within secular life, that is, its societal functions while contrasting it with the sacred within other social contexts. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
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Puritanism and the Formation of the American Character
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This 13 page paper discusses the "Puritan ethic" and how it has shaped the "American character." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Quantitative Social Science
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A 5 page paper which discusses quantitative social science as it involves two books. The books are "The Measure of Reality" by Alfred Crosby, and "The Mismeasure of Man" by Stephen Jay Gould. The books are discussed separately and then compared and contrasted. No additional sources cited.
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Questioning Our Beliefs: The Indubitable Nature of Foundationalism?
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A 12 page discussion of the role of questioning in shaping our society. Examines foundationalism, the immovable and irrefutable cornerstones of knowledge from which logical deductions can be formulated, and emphasizes that not only the positives of society such as religious beliefs and science are considered foundationalist but so are the more negative aspects of society such as disbelief in a divine power or even in the inherent nature of right and wrong. Turns to the classical writings to support the emphasis that in order to grow and prosper we must continually examine the consequences of our actions in terms of societal welfare. Emphasizes that it is not enough to simply accept a teaching or a directive, we must continually question those teachings and directives in terms of societal good. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Questions and Answers in Sociology
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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.
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Questions and Answers in Sociology
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This 8 page paper answers four questions posed by a student. One question concerns Marxism and racism and another has to do with Pareto's ideology in relation to the current state of Russia. The third question is about Simmel's ideas about small groups, and finally, the fourth question addresses the issue of trends in society and how Sumner might view them. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Questions and Answers on the Communist Manifesto
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This 3 page paper answers questions on the Communist Manifesto and Marxism in general. Answers are provided in bulleted format. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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