A Century of Raising Children
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A 5 page paper discussing the history of child rearing and family size over the course of the past century. One “authority” told parents in 1912 that children should not be kissed; Dr. Spock told us 50 years later that they should have no negative influence at all. So much has changed in the past several decades. We swung the pendulum too far away from austerity to in some cases total abdication of the responsibility of raising children. Too many today are allowed simply to grow up rather than being raised, but we seem to be gravitating to a more reasonable middle ground. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSsocChildRear.rtf

A Critical Analysis of Daniel Bell's Concept of Post-Industrial Society
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This 12 page paper examines the concept of post-industrial society put forward by Daniel Bell in his book The Coming of Post-Industrial Society: A Venture in Social Forecasting. The paper analysis this to determine if Bell's vision has been correct or if there have been divergences. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEpostind.rtf

A Critique of “Fatal Impact” by Alan Moorehead
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An 8 page critique of Alan Moorehead’s work “Fatal Impact.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmooreh.rtf

A Discussion of Death: Cultural Variation and the Obligations of the Living
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A 4 page contention that death is a process, a process in which the dying terminate their societal obligations but in which family members often incur obligations in the form of family vigilance. These obligations have varied, however, over time and culture. In many aspects of our modern society death has become more of a clinical topic than a personal and spiritual one. To more traditional societies, however, the process of death is one in which family members not only are expected to but want to provide the structure which they feel best allows their loved one to transition from the physical world to the living world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPdeath4.rtf

A Hero
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A 5 page paper which discusses the word hero, defining it and illustrating what makes a hero. The paper discusses Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as recent heroes of September, 2001, in illustrating what makes a hero and why it is such a powerful, and needed, reality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAherowd.rtf

A Look At Certeau's Concept of Incarceration
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This 5 page paper begins with Michel de Certeau's unique take on modern life and talks about the things that imprison those living in the twenty-first century. How city and suburban life each contain elements of incarceration is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA139MdC.rtf

A Look at Popular Culture Through the Eyes of Massumi and Jenkins
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This 4 page paper takes a look at popular culture, politics and media with two theorist's points of view. Jenkin's fan culture is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA317pop.rtf

A Multi-Dimensional Approach to the Multi-Dimensional Problem of Child Abuse
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This 60 page report discusses the existence of child abuse in the 21st century and suggests a research study related to home visitation intervention for the prevention of such abuse. A statement of the problem, its history, a literature review, the study, outcomes, and recommendations are included. It is a concern for all of society since: “Without early prevention, abused and neglected children do more poorly in school, are more likely to become teen parents, and abuse alcohol and drugs. They are also more likely to become criminals as adults and to suffer from chronic health problems.” Bibliography lists 32 sources.
Filename: BWchdabu.wps

A Multicultural Background
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A 5 page paper which utilizes “Daughter of Invention” by Julia Alvarez and “With Your Permission” by Dona Aida in offering a look at growing up, and living with a multicultural background. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAalv.rtf

A New Society Emerges
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This five-page-paper presents and in-depth discussion about the new phenomena , "Internet Addiction". The reasons people get involved in and addicted to the Internet are explored as well as the problems it can cause. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWinnova.wps