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09640. ATHLETES AND STEROIDS. An investigation of athletes' use of anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance. Traces the history of steroids in sports, examines the prevalence of usage, and presents the ethical and medical arguments against steroid use in sports. 10 pages, 25 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09624. CHILD ABUSE: A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR'S PERSPECTIVE. Considers the problem of child abuse from the school administrator's perspective, analyzing the administrator's roles and responsibilities in detection, reporting, and education. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09619. PLANT CLOSINGS: SOCIAL AND LEGAL ISSUES. Examines the financial, social, and psychological costs of plant closings to workers and their communities. Considers management's traditional position as well as its social obligations to workers. Special attention is given to the recent federal plant closing law, WARN, including an analysis of its provisions and exemptions. 10 pages, 33 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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09617. ECONOMICS OF COMPARABLE WORTH. This term paper argues against the implementation of comparable worth. Demonstrates that gender pay inequities and female occupational segregation are more the result of compensating wage differentials and women's personal choices than employer discrimination. Maintains that the forces of supply and demand, not government regulations on job "worth" are the best objective measure of wage scales. Further argues that comparable worth programs would disturb free market labor regulation in a way which would result in both labor shortages and labor surpluses within certain occupational groups. KEYWORDS: comparable worth gender parity wages women labor force. 12 pages, 23 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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09615. TESTING FOR DRUGS AND AIDS: ISSUES FOR UNION AND MANAGEMENT. Considers economic, social and legal issues in employee drug testing and employee AIDS screening from both the proponent's (management) and opponent's (union/employee) viewpoint. Concludes that while employee drug testing (under certain parameters) finds widespread legal and public support, employee AIDS screening is legally, socially, and medically indefensible. 12 pages, 28 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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09594. THE RIGHT TO STRIKE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR. Explores the controversy over public employees' right to strike in the U.S. Compares private versus public employees' right to strike and the laws in the U.S. with other industrialized countries. Traces the evolution of collective bargaining in the public sector, concluding that the right to strike will soon be as clearly established in the public sector is it currently is in the private sector. 11 pages, 28 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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09570. THE PROBLEM OF HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA. An examination of the history, causes, and components of homelessness. Views underlying structural problems such as unemployment, poverty and overpriced housing as a major factor. 9 pages, 16 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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09569. PRISON OVERCROWDING. Analyzes the problem of prison overcrowding, assessing both its scope and the factors contributing to the problem and then considers possible solutions. 10 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09528. AUTOMATION, UNEMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS. Explores the social and economic costs of automation's displacement of the blue-collar work force. Argues that mechanization, automation and robotics do not necessarily translated into an improved economic outlook for the bulk of working Americans. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09524. EXTRAMARITAL SEX: A SYMBOL, NOT A CAUSE, OF MARITAL INSTABILITY. Reviews the literature on the characteristics, occurrence, and outcomes of marital sexual infidelity and concludes that extramarital sex can be better viewed as an effect, not a cause, of marital instability. 5 pages, 12 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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09520. THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY ON JOBS AND WORKERS. Argues that the advancement of technology and increasing automation in the work place has created a need for well-trained and computer-literate workers -- a need which the current educational system has failed to meet. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09488. SPOUSE ABUSE: A REVIEW OF THREE ARTICLES. Summary review and analysis of three empirical studies published in The Journal of Marriage and the Family on the causes and components of spouse abuse. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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09478. INCEST AND HUMAN SEXUALITY. Considers social, educational, psychological, and legal problems posed by incest. Focusing on non-consensual incest, the sexual abuse of children by family members, the essay argues that incest represents a serious and pervasive social problem which has been "in the closet" for too long. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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09477. THE COURAGE TO HEAL WOMEN SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE. Review of this book which considers the special social and psychological problems of adult female survivors of incestous abuse. 4p 4f. 1b.
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09436. RAPE: THE VICTIM'S VIEWPOINT. Examines rape from the victim's viewpoint, exploring its psychological, legal and social effects. Also looks at potential legal and personal preventative measures. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09409. STRESS AND DISSATISFACTION IN TWO EARNER MARRIAGES. Overview of the inherent problems of two-earner marriages, ranging from role conflict to economic stress to jealousy. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09397. TELEVISION VIOLENCE AND VIEWER AGGRESSION. An objective look at the evidence suggesting causal links between television violence and aggressive behavior in viewers. Concludes that the evidence is at best equivocal, although concedes that a large body of research linking TV viewing with other adverse modeling behaviors merits greater attention to this issue. 13 pages, 46 footnotes, 32 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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09387. CHILD CUSTODY BY HOMOSEXUAL PARENTS. A position paper arguing that the sexual preference of the parent should not be an issue in determining child custody. Also presents arguments for the other side. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09386. PROBLEMS IN PATRIARCHAL DEFINITIONS OF SEXUALITY. Argues in support of the position that sexuality must be redefined to escape from the dominance/submission model that equates sexuality with conquest. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09385. ANDROGYNY. Argues the position that changes in sex roles towards a more androgynous stance are positive in the long-term, although they may create disturbances in the short-term. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09370. IS HOMOSEXUALITY NATURAL OR UNNATURAL? A survey of research into sex-role and sex-orientation in human development. Argues that homosexuality is not unnatural, but rather a variation in the spectrum of gender identities. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09362. IN SUPPORT OF EUTHANASIA. Builds a case for legal, voluntary euthanasia as a human right examines cases and laws, as well as proposed criteria for "mercy killings." 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09361. GRIEF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF AIDS PATIENTS. Considers the psychosocial problems presented by AIDS from the perspective of the informal (family, friends, lovers) caretaker and then assesses how the psychiatric nurse can be of assistance. Includes list of selected community agencies offering services to AIDS caregivers, friends and family. 16 pages, 28 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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09360. SEX EDUCATION: A MATTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Argues that sex education of children should not be left solely up to parents. Contends that public school sex education is mandated by public health and social welfare issues. 6 pages, 19 footnotes, 19 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09359. LONG-TERM MEDICAL EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA ABUSE. Medical (cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, reproductive, psychiatric and neurophysiological) effects of marijuana are explored. This is followed by an analysis of the synergistic effects of marijuana and cocaine abuse. The investigation concludes with an assessment of the long-term national effects of such abuse. 12 pages, 29 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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09357. THE CAUSES OF TELEVISION VIOLENCE. Argues that television violence is a reflection of social violence in America, not a cause. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09322. ATHLETES AS ROLE MODELS. Argues that considering modern society's glorification of the anti-hero, the violence inherent in sports, and links between sports figures and drug abuse, athletes are not suitable role models. The analysis draws heavily from Brian Bosworth's own experience as an anti-hero. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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09320. SEX EDUCATION AND THE FAMILY. Position paper argues that sex education belongs in the schools because of the size of the teenage pregnancy problem, the spread of disease, and the ineffectiveness of parental-based sex education. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09311. WHY WE NEED STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CONVICTED DRUG PUSHERS. Makes a strong case for the argument that stiffer sentences and strict enforcement are the only way to deal with the current drug abuse epidemic and the crack cocaine problem in particular. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09310. DRUGS AND CRIME AS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ISSUES. Articulates and critiques the campaign promises of Bush and Dukakis regarding what each would do about the drug-crime problem. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09308. THE CASE FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. Examines and analyzes the arguments for and against capital punishment, making the case that the death penalty is a just and necessary sentence for criminals committing certain types of crimes by rejecting the discrimination, constitutional and moral objections. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09306. IN SUPPORT OF GUN CONTROL. Argues in favor of gun control laws, reviewing NRA activities and public and police support for tougher laws. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09258. BLACK WOMEN -- UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNDERPAID. Overview of Black women's employment status in the U.S., with a look at specific discrimination cases involving Black women. Concludes that Reagan's tax policies and racist and facist attitudes within the government have contributed to the plight of Black women. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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09251. LIFETIME MONOGAMY IS UNNATURAL. Argues that lifetime monogamy among humans is both biologically unnatural and impractical. Serial monogamy is viewed as a viable alternative to monogamy. 6 pages, 13 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09250. LONG-TERM MEDICAL EFFECTS OF COCAINE ABUSE. Medical (cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, reproductive, psychiatric, and neurophysiological) effects of the drug are explored. Particular attention is devoted to the medical effects of cocaine abuse in its powerful, "crack" or freebase form. The investigation concludes with an assessment of the long-term national effects of such abuse. 12 pages, 35 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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09227. CHANGING SEX ROLES. Supports the position that changing sex roles are beneficial for both men and women, increasing the chances for satisfying lives, including satisfying relationships. Considers the ways in which both male and female sex roles have changed over the past few decades. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09210. ABORTION: THE MORAL ISSUES BY EDWARD BATCHELOR. Summary and analysis of this reader which surveys the current debate on abortion and supports the pro-life position from the Catholic perspective. Concludes with a personal opinion supporting the basic belief that abortion is wrong, but questioning the Church's position on birth control and sex education. 7p. 9f. lb.
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$49
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09190. DOCTORS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IF THEIR PATIENTS HAVE AIDS. A philosophical essay arguing that there should be a mandatory reporting system which will notify primary caregivers if their patients are infected with the AIDS virus. Such a system preserves physician rights, protects labworkers, protects the patient's contacts, and ultimately leads to better health care for the patient. 5 pages, 12 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09186. SOCIAL FACTORS IN MENTAL DISORDERS. Based on the premise that social factors influence the incidence of mental disorder, this essay argues that the reduction and/or elimination of unemployment, the establishment of workfare rather than welfare, the implementation of anti-discrimination practices, and the discarding of Christian values in favor of "humanist" principles would lower the incidence of mental disorders in developed nations. 7 pages, 20 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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09185. EUTHANASIA IS WRONG. Takes a firm position against the practice of euthanasia, contending that mercy killing is antithetical to the teachings of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. Argues that euthanasia would diminish the quality of medical care and ultimately undermine the patient's right to self-determination. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09131. VIOLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY SPORTS. Explores the reemergence of violence as an accepted behavior in modern sports through a look at violence in four different dimensions: Physical, participatory, psychological and political. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09125. TEEN SUICIDE. Investigates the phenomenon of suicide among American adolescents. Reviews the basic epidemiology and demographic features of teen suicide victims for the past two decades. Examines specific social/familial causes and correlations of teen suicide. 10 pages, 31 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09124. DRUNK DRIVING: LEGAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES. An overview of the problem of drunk driving in the U.S., which a focus on California. Includes a discussion of DUI laws and programs, a profile of the drunk driver, and a consideration of program effectiveness. 10 pages, 35 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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09123. PAYOLA. The nature and history of bribery of disk jockeys and station managers is reviewed. The focus is on the 1960 Harris investigations and the more recent mafia-connected cash/cocaine scandal in Hollywood. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographics sources.
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$42
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09122. RANDOM DRUG TESTING SHOULD BE ALLOWED. Argues that a compelling state interest, arising out of the need to preserve public safety, exists for drug testing of employees. Includes a refutation of the opposing position. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09069. THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT DEBATE. Presents the arguments for and against mandatory retirement and proposes solutions to the conflict. Recommendations include early retirement payments, parttime and consulting roles for older employees, and temporary situations for workers over 55 years of age. 7 pages, 13 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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09059. WOMEN AND MANAGEMENT. An essay addressing the current status of the professional working woman. Considers women's position relative to men, barriers to corporate entry, typical strategies employed, and issues of role conflict. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 8 annotated bibliographic sources.
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$70
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08990. SUICIDE IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD. This investigation provides an overview and analysis of suicide in Europe, North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Israel, looking at various factors which have been statistically correlated to the rate of suicide in developed countries. Durkheim's theory of suicide is discussed and the various types of suicide explicated. The influence of underlying culture, religiosity, family structure, and economic structure are examined. KEYWORDS: suicide durkheim anomie suicide rates causes types of suicide. 15 pages, 36 footnotes, 26 bibliographic sources. 3,791 words.
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$105
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08983. TERRORISM. Considers the denotative and connotative meanings of terrorism in the context of the modern world. Analyzes, the history, motivations, and applications of terrorism. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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08976. ABORTION: TWO ARGUMENTS, ONE CHOICE. Presents the arguments for both sides of the abortion controversy and takes a position in favor of the pro-choice argument on legal, moral, social and economic grounds. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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08974. SURROGATE MOTHERING SHOULD BE OUTLAWED. After a brief examination of the history and legal status of surrogate motherhood, this essay makes a strong moral and social argument against the practice. 7 pages, 9 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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08973. IS GENETIC ENGINEERING ETHICALLY PERMISSIBLE? After a review of the arguments for and against genetic engineering, this essay concludes that while the science of genetic engineering holds many promises for improvements in agricultural productivity and disease control, it nevertheless presents a serious threat to individual freedoms and rights of privacy. 7 pages, 13 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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08919. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF DRUG USE AMONG COLLEGE ATHLETES. Investigates attitudes towards and drug use patterns of athletes, with particular attention to anabolic steroids and smokeless tobacco. Following a review of literature, the investigation presents the results of a 10-item survey questionnaire and its summary distributed to 60 college athletes. 15 pages, 16 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08918. CHASING THE GOLDEN CARROT: SPORTS, FAME AND SOCIAL MOBILITY. An investigation into whether or not sports provide a reliable route for upward social mobility, and if so, in what way. Also considers the implications and ramifications of a general belief within society that sports promote upward social mobility. 10 pages, 13 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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08903. SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE 1980S. The essay exposes the inadequacy of current social welfare policies (and their underlying philosophies) and explores specific reforms to the welfare system which would begin to address these problems. 6 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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08901. DRUG MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. Examines the issue of utilizing drug maintenance programs, rather than rehabilitation or jail, in dealing with drug-addicted individuals who have not voluntarily indicated a desire to stop using drugs. Concludes that this would be an appropriate alternative. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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08898. PORNOGRAPHY AND SOCIETY. The pro and con arguments for the censorship of pornography are considered. It is concluded that constitutional freedoms outweigh the need for censorship. 6 pages, 3 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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08890. THE HANDICAPPED WORKER. This essay defines the concept of handicapped worker in both objective (legalistic) and subjective terms. Discusses both the positive and the negative ways in which the classification of handicapped is used in modern society. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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08867. DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES. First-person discussion of the pros and cons of drug testing of employees by business and government. The paper takes a strong stand against unilateral mandatory drug testing of employees. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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08705. CONSEQUENCES OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. Examines the problem of child sexual abuse and the consequences of that abuse for the child. Considers both incest and child molestation by strangers. Impact of child abuse on the child's self-esteem is considered in depth. 11 pages, 7 footnotes in text, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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08684. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR'S RESPONSE TO THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS OF AIDS PATIENTS. Examines the psychological and social needs of AIDS patients and their caregivers as well as the State and medical community responses to those needs. Concludes with a class analysis of the power hierarchy involved in AIDS care. 13p. 28f. 26.
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$91
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08666. MORAL ISSUES IN ALTERNATIVE BIRTH METHODS. Explores the major moral issues present in the use of alternative birth methods and the various positions of the principal groups involved in the debate. 10 pages, 17 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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08594. DISCRIMINATION. Explores a common theme of dehumanization which lies behind the development of discriminatory action against ethnic minorities. Development of discrimination against Blacks, Asians, Indians, and Mexican-Americans in the U.S. is discussed. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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08576. NEURO-PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND ABUSE. This paper surveys the neurological and physiologic effects (both desired and adverse) of commonly abused legal and illegal street drugs. Also examined is each drug’s overdose and withdrawal symptoms. Particular attention is devoted to the effects of PCP, MDA, synthetic heroin, and crack cocaine. Keywords: pharmacology brain neurology physiology street drugs. 14 pages, 23 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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08531. SHOULD EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING BE MANDATORY? Explores the issues surrounding mandatory employee drug testing. Argues that such testing should not be mandatory on the basis of Fourth Amendment rights, legal precedents, inaccuracy of testing procedures, and the failure of tests to measure job impairment. Opposing arguments are discussed. 11 pages, 23 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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08514. DEVELOPMENT OF AN AGENCY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. Provides a descriptive summary of a proposed agency for children and families. Includes an analysis of the external environment, agency organization, agency goals and objectives, control methods, and budget. 10 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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08512. DAY CARE IN THE UNITED STATES. Proves an overview of the development of the day care system in the United States, including information about its history, present components of the system, future trends, and a visit to one typical day care center. Problems are analyzed and possible solutions proposed. 25 pages, 30 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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08446. THE SOCIAL AND PERSONAL VALUES OF WOMEN COMBINING MARRIAGE AND CAREER IN AMERICA. Examines the social and personal values of American women who combine marriage with career, in order to see whether or not there is any truth in the accusation that women who do so inevitably neglect their families. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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08443. DRUG ABUSE IN SPORTS. Examines the use of drugs in both professional and amateur sports, considering the issue in light of the effects of drug use on health and performance, and of the social and legal implications of their use. Considers the issue of whether or not drug testing should be mandatory. 10 pages, 9 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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08413. ALCOHOLISM AMONG NATIVE AMERICANS. Considers Native American alcoholism as a complex phenomenon, with historical, cultural and social causes that make it impossible to declare that there is any simple reason for its existence. A distinction is made between social alcoholism and anti-social drinking. 11 pages, 12 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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08392. ALCOHOLISM: CAUSES AND EFFECTS. Presents a concise overview of the causes and effects of alcoholism. Discusses the two main causation theories of heredity and environment as well as effects spanning a broad range of categories, including physical, psychological, neuropsychiatric, social, economic, and family-related. 14 pages, 25 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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08390. NURSING'S RESPONSE TO PATIENT LONELINESS. Investigation of the clinical phenomenon of loneliness viewed from the perspective of Orem's self-care model of nursing. The phenomenon of loneliness and the appropriate nursing response is illustrated within the biospychosocial nursing model of Dorthea Orem. 10 pages, 23 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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08322. INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE. A brief review of recent literature on interracial marriage and its impact on the individual and the family with a central focus on black/white marriages. Annotated bibliography. 7p. 8b.
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$49
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08313. IS THE ASIAN-AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY A MYTH OR REALITY? An investigation of the economic and social status of Asian-Americans to see whether their success story is a myth or a reality. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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08312. COMPUTERS AND PRIVACY. Contends that the benefits of computer ownership outweigh the risks to the loss of privacy. Discusses a variety of control measures which can be implemented to ascertain privacy. 7 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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08307. DIVORCE AND THE MARRIAGE SACRAMENT IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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08302. NEGOTIATING FAMILY DISPUTES. Examines the mediation process as it is used in the resolution of family disputes. Various theories and techniques of negotiation and research findings which support those theories are reviewed. 5 pages, footnotes in text, 4 bibliographic sources.
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08289. DRUG ABUSE AND TREATMENT MODALITIES IN GREAT BRITAIN. Drug abuse and drug treatment programs in Great Britain are overviewed, with particular attention devoted to heroin treatment programs. Medical uses of heroin, legal dispensation of heroin to addicts, and rates of recovery from addiction are assessed. 15 pages, 28 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08257. "AN INQUIRY INTO THE HUMAN PROSPECT" BY ROBERT L. HEILBRONER. Summary and analysis of Heilbroner's work which attempts to formulate a serious answer to the rhetorical question: Is there hope for man? 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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08172. SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY. A look at the issues of socioeconomic status and its impact on educational attainment. Argues that cultural differences should be recognized and accepted, and that status is not a determining factor. 9 pages, 14 footnotes, 3b.
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$63
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08079. INCOME, POVERTY, AND THE AGED. A study of the current financial status of the aged in American society which considers their sources of income and evaluates which groups are most impoverished. 9 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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08064. SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN HOSPITALS. An overview of the problem of health professionals impaired by substance abuse. Considers the magnitude of the problem, the factors that lead to abuse and problems caused, how hospital staff should deal with the substance abuser. Includes statistical tables. 15 pages, 23 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08046. WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT: MANAGING MOTHERHOOD. A consideration of the difficulties faced by a working mother. Discusses the increasing proportion of working mothers and their influence on society. Includes statistical tables. 11 pages, 10 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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08043. ADOPTION. A study of adoption practices and procedures in the United States. Considers the variety of problems facing adoptive parents. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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08028. SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF DRUG USERS. A historical survey of the social problems of drug users, paying particular attention to the current problem of cocaine abusers. 7 pages, 4 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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08007. AGING IN A YOUTH-ORIENTED SOCIETY. A study of the increasing segment of older Americans in the population and the problems they face in a society that stresses youth. Contains demographic data on older Americans, and analysis of their situations and prospects for the future. 8 pages, 15 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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07712. CAN MARRIAGE IN AMERICA SURVIVE THE L980S? Brief overview of marriage and population trends in the l980s. Includes 1980 census data on households and projections for 1990; theories on why family lifestyles are changing; how the baby boom generation is and is not different in marriage and childbearing trends than previous generations. 6 pages, 15 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. 1 table.
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07711. THE REVIVAL OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE IN AMERICA. An examination of the argument which claims that Americans are returning to a more conventional form of monogamy and child-rearing. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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07710. TRENDS IN AMERICAN MARRIAGE. A statistical and societal evaluation of marital trends in the United States. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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07708. SUFI ALLEGORY IN THE DIVAN OF HAFIZ. The terms and symbols for spiritual enlightenment in the 14th Century Persian poet's work are analyzed; Hafiz is considered as a legitimate adherent of Sufi mysticism on the basis of a textual study of five of his poems. 15 pages, 27 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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07664. HOW SECURE IS SOCIAL SECURITY? This work analyzes the political climate and debate over the future of social security financing. Recommendations from the President's commission are discussed. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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07658. THE LEGAL STATUS OF INDIAN RESERVATIONS. Complete overview of American Indian law in the U.S., focusing on legal theory. Includes brief history, legal basis of tribal sovereignty, the validity of Indian treaties unless specifically abrogated by Congress, Congressional powers over Indians, problems of jurisdiction on the reservation, and present practices, tribal courts, taxation of Indians, and Indian civil rights. 10 pages, 28 footnotes, 3 biobliographic sources.
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$70
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07656. AN EXAMINATION OF THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DETERMINANTS OF PROHIBITIONS ON FIREARMS: THE UNITED STATES. An effective examination of the philosophical, political, and legislative forces inhibiting the passage of gun control legislation in the United States. Framed with valuable historical perspective. 20 pages, 41 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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07610. AMERICAN DIVORCE: A DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS. Survey of divorce statistics and study of how these might be correlated to geography, race, income, etc. The only clear picture that emerges is the steady rise in the national divorce rate since 1900, from 1 divorce per 18 marriages to 1 divorce per 2 marriages today. Statistics for divorce by states, by religion, by race, and by socio-economic status are given, but do not reveal any clear trends or conclusions. 18 pages, 13 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources. 4 tables.
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$126
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07596. SELF-ESTEEM AND THE ELDERLY. Survey of the psychological changes/problems of America's senior citizens. Reviews theories and studies of psychological changes of the elderly, focusing on self-esteem and self-image; significance of factors such as economic class, attitude towards authority, altruism, finds basic paradox that elderly generally share the negative conceptions about old age in general, yet many see themselves as an exception and do not personal difficulties in adjusting to age. 17 pages, 21 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$119
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07488. THE DYSFUNCTION OF THE AMERICAN PRISON SYSTEM. History and overview of the crisis of today's prisons. Includes history of prisons and punishment in America; creation of the idea of rehabilitation since 1945 and its failure in practice; gangs, violence and contraband in today's prisons; overcrowding and why it won't end soon. The debate over community corrections, incapacitation, punishment and other fundamental issues. 16 pages, 44 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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07391. FOUR BOOKS ON CHILD ABUSE. Two-page reviews of four books on child abuse: Children Deprived of a Normal Home Life by the Un Dept. of Social Affairs; K. Martin Child Abuse -- An Interactional Event; Frude, ed., Psycho. Approaches to Child Abuse; Mitchell Violence in the Family. Also two pages on an overview of the problem and the two techniques generally used to prevent it. 10 pages, 0 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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07326. AN ANALYSIS OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN AMERICA: DISTRIBUTION AND CHARACTERISTICS IN 1980. Clear analysis of basic Census data for ethnic groups (whites, blacks, Asians, Spanish) in 1980. Distribution of ethnic groups by state (absolute and in percent); complete chart of unemployment rates by state and ethnic groups, and calculation of unique job discrimination index showing job discrimination still strong even where Blacks are a large percent of population; median family income by groups; income distribution by groups, and analysis of competition for income between Blacks and Spanish in NY, LA, Houston, and Miami. 13 pages, 13 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 12 tables.
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$91
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07252. CHILD ABUSE. Good basic review of statistics and causes on child abuse, with personal comments on one incident observed by author at theater. Finds sociological causes such as competition and permissiveness towards violence as most important reasons, though not neglecting psychological problems of perpetrators. 10p. 4f. Notes in text.
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$70
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07251. AGING: ALTERNATIVES FOR SURVIVING SPOUSE: WIDOWHOOD AS AN EXIT ROLE. Covers all aspects of widowhood and many of the general problems of senior citizens. Hopes that widowhood be seen as an exit or transition role to a more self-sufficient state. Includes psychological problems of mourning and adjustment, financial problems, finding new activities, sexual problems of surviving spouses, living arrangement possibilities and guidelines for remarriage. Includes some data from interviews of activists and volunteer agencies in S.F. Bay area. 15 pages, 46 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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