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11843. SERIAL KILLERS. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the phenomenon of serial murder and a profile of serial killers. In examining the motivations, methodologies, personal histories and personality traits of serial killers, the initial focus is on the male serial killer. A separate section considers the special case of the female serial killer and how she differs from the male serial killer. Includes a statistical profile of serial killing in the U.S., a discussion of the "phases" of the serial kill, and a typology of serial killers. 12 pages, 32 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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11704. DOMESTIC TERRORISM IN THE U.S. Overview of the rising tide of domestic terrorism: Defines terrorism, considers its history, and outlines its current scope. Identifies the major sources or threats of terrorism in the U.S. and assesses the terrorist risks from these groups in the near future. Considers appropriate responses to the terrorist threat and the danger posed by curtailing civil liberties in the effort to combat terrorism. 17 pages, 42 footnotes, 33 bibliographic sources.
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$119
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11696. DOES PORNOGRAPHY DEGRADE WOMEN? Considers and then refutes the argument that pornography degrades women. Examines feminist definitions of pornography and concludes that these opponents are actually anti-sex. Provides examples of positive effects of pornography. 11 pages, 11 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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11693. EDUCATIONAL REFORM: A PROBLEM FOR BUSINESS. Argues that in order to cope with their own problems of lost production, worker incompetency, training and screening costs, etc., American businesses must become actively involved in all phases of educational reform and development. Provides examples of the benefits which accrue to both business and society when business does get involved. 8 pages, 11 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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11661. THE GUN CONTROL CONTROVERSY: ARGUMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Presents an overview of the gun control controversy, summarizing its history, and the arguments on both sides of the issue. Concludes with an argument in favor of strict gun control. 7 pages, 14 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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11623. THE ETHICS OF EUTHANASIA. Thorough pro-and-con treatment of euthanasia, including history, medical ethics arguments on both sides, American law, Oregon initiative 1994, Holland's law. concludes neither side can accept either compromise or surrender. 20 pages, 41 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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11594. THE IMPACT OF LEGISLATION ON PLASTIC RECYCLING. This paper provides an analysis of the problem of municipal waste and plastic recycling, focusing on California bottle-recycling and wastestream reduction laws of the 1980s and 1990s; includes reasons why plastics are so little recycled and proposals for future action. 15 pages, 31 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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11578. A DISCUSSION OF THE DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIP IN MALTREATED CHILDREN. Good use of clinical vocabulary in this summary of an officially-recognized syndrome in which abused children act unpredictably and irrationally. Syndrome is considered from several perspectives, including behavioralist. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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11574. AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC). Through an analysis of the AFDC program and current efforts at reform, argues that while the system is indeed in dire need of reform, the current approach toward welfare reform is wrong because it is based on the fallacious assumption that welfare and the behavior of recipients causes poverty. Offers an alternative view of the underlying causes of AFDC 'failure' and proposes different approaches to reform. 12 pages, 38 footnotes, 25 bibliographic sources.
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11548. CHILDREN PRENATALLY EXPOSED TO DRUGS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM. Following a review and analysis of the literature on the behavioral and developmental outcomes of young children prenatally exposed to illicit drugs, the analysis considers the implications for early childhood educators and examines appropriate intervention strategies. Points to the danger of labelling these children as biologically doomed to failure and makes the case that after age 3, environmental risks take precedence of the children's initial drug exposure. 16 pages, 41 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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11528. DECRIMINALIZATION IS THE BEST WAY TO WIN THE WAR ON DRUGS. Considers the case for the legalization or decriminalization of the commonly-used illicit substances such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin. The analysis considers the rationale behind existing laws and then makes the economic, social, historical, pragmatic and moral case for decriminalization or legalization. 10 pages, 39 footnotes, 23 bibliographic sources.
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11521. ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE. Compares and analyzes the rationale, prevalence, and efficacy of various treatment models and programs used to address the problem of family violence. Profiles causal models of family violence, common features and major approaches to treatment. Discusses specific studies testing the efficacy of the criminal justice, sociological, and psychological-educational approaches to treatment. 20 pages, 59 footnotes, 32 bibliographic sources.
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11515. DOES ADVERTISING EXPLOIT CONSUMERS? Argues that advertising does in fact exploit consumers, but not always in ways that consumers believe or expect. Debunks the myth of exploitation through subliminal advertising and suggests that real exploitation occurs through a careful combination of targeting to vulnerable consumer groups and construction of emotion-invoking appeals. 5 pages, 11 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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11505. BLACK MALE-FEMALE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT DISPARITIES: BLACK MALES & THE CULTURE OF URBAN VIOLENCE. Presents data demonstrating higher levels of black educational attainment among females. Argues (based on an assessment of possible alternative explanations drawn from the literature) that black females outperform black males on measures of educational achievement because of an urban black culture-environment which draws black males irrevocably towards a "cult of violence" and away from the values of academic environment. Also cites ways in which the in-group (Black) and out-group (White) of black culture provides more support for females than for males. 13 pages, 93 footnotes, 33 bibliographic sources.
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11490. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR DEPENDENT AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. Examines the problem of neglected children and youth in America and considers the current and appropriate future responses to the problem, with a focus on community-based services and policies. Presents an overview of the problem, including definitions, consequences and causes of child neglect. Looks at the historical and current responses to the problem of child neglect. A concluding section offers policy recommendations. 22 pages, 67 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.
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11486. DATE RAPE. A summary of the problem of rape, date rape and acquaintance rape, focusing on the existence and importance of various "rape myths" which keep both men and women from recognizing or reporting the sexual assaults of the men they have allowed into their lives through friendship, blood or marriage relation, employment or other voluntary relationship. 6 pages, 22 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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11414. SEXUAL HARASSMENT. This paper provides an overview of sexual harassment, considering its legal definition and components, its prevalence and demographic profile, its causes and consequences, and its potential remedies. KEYWORDS: sexual harasssment definition prevalence. 12 pages, 25 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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11413. GAY AND LESBIAN TEENS: THE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. Describes major issues confronting gay/lesbian high school teens, including issues of acceptance, alternative school programs. Gives examples of teens who have "come out." 5 pages, 19 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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11396. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION. Investigates the problem of sexual harassment in higher education. Following a discussion and analysis of the definition and meaning of sexual harassment (in legal and practical terms), the analysis looks at the problem in higher education. The causes of sexual harassment, including the contributions of differences in male/female perceptions of harassment, gender inequality and academic culture are discussed. The final section of the paper examines "model" programs of sexual harassment prevention and makes recommendations for school sexual harassment policies and grievance procedures. 20 pages, 32 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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11375. POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT. Investigates the relationship between rapid population growth and education and health care of the population in developing countries. Considers both the limitations that rapid population growth places on health and education services and the extent to which health and education programs can assist in controlling rapid population growth. Makes recommendations for controlling education and health programs to promote sustainable development in Third World countries. 18 pages, 72 footnotes, 38 bibliographic sources.
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$126
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11369. CALIFORNIA'S THREE STRIKES -- THE WRONG APPROACH. Considers California's "Three Strikes" mandatory sentencing law, explaining its history and intent. Using criminal justice theory, argues that the law will not meet its objectives and will have a number of unintended side effects. Suggests alternative approaches. 10 pages, 19 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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11364. SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND BLACK-WHITE HOMICIDE RATES. A review of literature and content analysis study testing the hypothesis that socioeconmic variables explain the higher rate of homicides among blacks (versus whites). Descriptions of racial variation in homicide and theories postulating explanations for the variation are presented. The study finds little support for the hypothesis that socioeconomic variables explain the racial differences in homicide rates. 10 pages, 36 footnotes, 24 bibliographic sources.
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11361. THE CULTURAL ROOTS OF VIOLENCE. Explores the issue of whether violence is culturally created, looking specifically at the case of the U.S. Based on a brief review of literature, examines the argument that violence is culturally created versus the opposing side which argues other causative factors. Supports that notion that cultural beliefs are a root causative factor in America's high violent crime rate. 6 pages, 15 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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11360. DATE RAPE. Examines the date rape phenomenon and the controversy surrounding it. After considering the definition and estimated prevalence of date rape, the analysis looks at the causes and mitigating factors involved. Included is an examination of some of the factors (gender, personal belief systems) involved in the attribution of responsibility for date rape. 6 pages, 24 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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11318. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Overview of the problem of domestic violence, focusing on male-female spouse abuse. Defines the problem and describes its current incidence. Examines the structural (family, social, legal) and interpersonal dynamics of domestic violence. Considers the role of contributing factors such as alcohol. Looks at intervention/prevention strategies and their relative effectiveness. 14 pages, 30 footnotes, 23 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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11317. ELDER ABUSE. Overview and analysis of the problem of elder abuse. Defines the problem, considers its prevalence in contemporary society and the reasons for its growth, and examines legal, community and family-based prevention and intervention strategies. 12 pages, 15 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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11311. ABUSIVE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT. Considers the impact of parental sexual abuse on their children's psychosexual development. Analyzes skepticism toward the reality of abuse in traditional psychoanalytic theory, reviews incidence of abuse, and looks at what is known about the impact of parental sexual abuse on the child's development. 5 pages, 25 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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11308. NON-TRADITIONAL PARENTS AND CHILDREN'S SEXUALITY. Reviews the psychological literature on children's psychosexual development in non-traditional families- 1) divorced parents and 2) gay parents. Looks at parental influence on children's gender identity, gender role and sexual orientation. Concludes that parental divorce and parental sexual orientation has little impact on children's psychosexual development. 12 pages, 51 footnotes, 24 bibliographic sources.
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11280. PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING AND AGING. This paper critically examines the proposition that psychological functioning does not deteriorate with age. Reviews theories on aging and cognitive changes and analyzes current research on the topic. Includes the results of six interviews. Concludes that cognitive decline of some type ("slowing" of intellectual processes and memory deficits) is inevitable even in "successful aging." Includes analysis on factors known to be associated with more and less rapid cognitive declines among the elderly. 16 pages (+ interviews), 45 footnotes in text, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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11269. WELFARE REFORM: THE CURRENT APPROACH IS WRONG. Argues that the "deterrent," "moralistic" approach towards public welfare assistance perpetuates the poverty cycle and foments social unrest and resentment among the poor. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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11260. THE EFFECTS OF SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN. Traces rise in single-parent families in the U.S., with focus on effects of such family settings upon psychological well-being of children. Argues that such families are more likely to be the locus of developmental and social difficulties than two-parent families. 9 pages, 25 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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11192. DRUG TESTING: SUCCESSES, SHORTCOMINGS, & CONTINUED CONTROVERSY. This paper explores the drug testing controversy from the perspective of the 1990s. Considers the rationale behind testing, its current status in the military and in work settings, its legal status, and the criticisms against the practice. Argues that drug testing in the private sector is not supported by either legal justifications or evidence of efficacy in reducing drug abuse. 11 pages, 20 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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11191. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE U.S. Provides in-depth discussion of level of sexual harassment in U.S. with specific reference to workplace, forms of harassment, responses (personal and legal) to problem, role of feminist movement in exposing problem. Also describes organization response. 9 pages, 23 footnotes, 21 bibliographic sources.
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11179. LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR HABITUAL CRIMINALS: AN EVALUATION OF PROS AND CONS. Discussion of proposed "3 strikes and you're out" concept in which habitual criminals would be permanently incarcerated after a third felony conviction. Describes Clinton Administration position and other pending crime control programs. 11 pages, 27 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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11170. IS BIG BUSINESS BECOMING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE? Holds that environmentalism is being corrupted by corporations' use of environmental concerns for their own ends- marketing themselves as being concerned about one area while continuing to endanger other parts of the environment and using "green" status as a platform to dismiss environmentalist concerns that work against their own interests. 6 pages, 13 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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11155. "THERE ARE NO CHILDREN HERE" BY ALEX KOTLOWITZ. Review of a book on life for two children in a black ghetto. The society of a Chicago housing project, and its differing impact on two brothers, are described. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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11128. GAYS IN THE MILITARY. Outlines the arguments and issues for and against removing the ban on homosexuals in the U.S. Armed forces. Security, morale, and privacy issues are discussed, and the cost of discharging gays from the service is noted. Concludes by supporting the removal of the ban. 5 pages, 12 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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11121. TRENDS IN MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND REMARRIAGE. Analyzes issues and statistics involving divorce, remarriage, and marital satisfaction. Considers impact of decline in society value of family unit as the influence of schools and other social institutions waxes. Benefits and disadvantages of remarrying are analyzed. 9 pages, 30 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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11119. THE CASE IN FAVOR OF ABORTION RIGHTS. Considers abortion statistics since 1972 (age, class, and frequency), Griswold vs. Connecticut and Roe vs. Wade, privacy issues, parent and child rights, and birth control issues. 10 pages, 25 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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11106. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF TOXIC WASTE DISASTERS. Defines posttraumatic shock disorder. Reviews studies of Three Mile Island and Chernobyl disasters. Discusses symptoms and population groups most affected. 8 pages, 18 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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11102. POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE AFDC PROGRAM. Discusses history of welfare programs, problems in modern system. WIN, NETWork, JOBS and other AFDC modifications are analyzed. Concludes with policy recommendations. 12 pages, 31 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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11034. PRISON OVERCROWDING. Presents scope of problem and criteria for evaluating severity in individual prisons, effect of overcrowding on inmates, obstacles to consensus on issue. Options are evaluated on basis of prisoner welfare, cost, effectiveness, and political feasibility. Main options are more physical capacity, alternatives to incarceration (intensive probation, house arrest, half-way houses, and community service), shortening sentences, and status quo. Concludes promoting alternatives to incarceration is best policy. 22 pages, 18 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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11022. PRISON RAPE. The phenomenon of rape in prison is examined as an expression of power relations, submission-domination, and as an extension of heterosexual forms of aggression. Problems with AIDS and violence in the penal system are noted. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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10695. GAYS IN THE MILITARY: A THREAT TO THE MILITARY MILITARY MISSION. Investigates the issue of lifting the ban on gays in the U.S. military. Following a brief background summary on the current status of military policy, presents the arguments against allowing gays to openly enlist in the military. The concluding section presents a summary argument against lifting the ban. 11 pages, 34 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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10694. TEEN VIOLENCE: THE PROBLEMS AND ITS CAUSES. Investigation and analysis of the problem of teenage violence. Following an overview of the scope and magnitude of the problem, considers the sociocultural, familial and psychological factors in the etiology of teen violence. Concludes that multiple causal factors are involved in this growing social problem. 13 pages, 39 footnotes, 43 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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10693. COPING WITH TEEN VIOLENCE IN THE SCHOOLS. Following a brief overview of the scope and magnitude of the problem, the report investigates strategies and tactics for coping with the problem of adolescent violence in the schools. The paper concludes with an "action plan" for the high school educator to use in addressing violence in the school. 11 pages, 23 footnotes, 43 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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10692. GAYS IN THE MILITARY. This paper investigates the issue of lifting the ban on gays in the U.S. military. Following a brief background summary on the current status of military policy and the potential influence of recent events on future military policy, we will consider the arguments on both sides of the controversy. The concluding section takes the side in favor of lifting the ban on gays in the military, refuting the arguments of the opponents and providing suggestions about how to implement the new policy. 24 pages, 52 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10691. THE ARGUMENT AGAINST ALLOWING GAYS IN THE MILITARY. Argues that the traditional ban on gays in the military should continue to be enforced. Contends that the presence of open gays in the military impairs the accomplishment of the military mission, destroys esprit de corps, violates heterosexual's privacy rights, and may spread AIDS. 6 pages, 17 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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10690. THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF LIFTING THE BAN ON GAYS IN THE MILITARY. Argues that the ban on gays in the military should be lifted- based on the fact that gays are already serving, their presence is not disruptive, public opinion generally supports gay rights, and the fact that the ban is discriminatory. The conclusion includes recommendations for implementing the new policy. 7 pages, 21 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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10689. GAYS IN THE MILITARY: TIME TO LIFT THE BAN. This paper investigates the issue of lifting the ban on gays in the U.S. military. Following a brief background summary on the current status of military policy and the potential influence of recent events on future military policy, we will present the arguments in favor of allowing gays to openly enlist in the military. The concluding section provides a summary argument in favor of lifting the ban, refuting the arguments of the opponents and providing suggestions about how to implement the new policy. 10 pages, 35 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.
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10564A. AN ARGUMENT AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY. Following a brief summary of the history and current status of capital punishment in the United States, this paper presents an overview of ethical, legal, practical, and economic arguments and concludes with a brief recommendation for future policy decisions. 11 pages, 43 footnotes, 21 bibliographic sources.
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10564B. AN ARGUMENT FOR THE DEATH PENALTY. See Section 6B. 11 pages, 43 footnotes, 21 bibliographic references.
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10499. SOCIAL MOBILITY AND SOCIAL BARRIERS IN AMERICA. Race and ethnicity are viewed as the primary barriers to social mobility and its facilitator, education. Poverty is also discussed. 10 pages, 25 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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10404. WHY WOMEN SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SERVE IN COMBAT ROLES. Examine the merits of the arguments against allowing women to serve in combat positions and present the case in favor of women in combat. As background, the historical and current position of women in the U.S. military is considered. 11 pages, 38 footnotes, 21 bibliographic sources.
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10389. SEXISM IN ADVERTISING. Following a brief definition of what constitutes sexism in advertising, evidence of its prevalence and concentration within certain product categories is disucsssed. The rationale for using sexist appeals and the evidence of its effectiveness are examined. The concluding analysis considers the recent movement to reduce sexism in advertising. 12 pages, 42 footnotes, 35 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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10362. REFUGEES: U.S. POLICY AND PRACTICE. This paper examines U.S. policies and practices regarding refugees. Following an examination of the laws and conventions which define and regulate the United States, an overview and analysis of the refugee situation in the U.S. is presented. The demography of U.S. refugee migration is explored and analyzed. Specific examples of U.S. policy and practice are drawn from the U.S. experience with southeast Asian, Cuban, Haitian and Central American refugees. 10 pages, 36 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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10359. SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE. The movement toward worksite-based smoking restrictions, smoking bans and no-smoker policies is reviewed. The arguments for and against banning smoking and implementing no-smoker policies are considered and discussed. 5 pages, 12 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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10357. SOCIAL CONTROVERSIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIFE-SUSTAINING/PROLONGING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES. This paper looks at controversies in the application of medical technical systems as a whole, and in particular their application in efforts to extend, prolong and sustain life which, lacking such technical systems, would be unsustainable. Following an overview of the impact of technology on medicine in general, this paper examines social controversies in medical technologies at two ends of the life continuum -- the application of medical technology to permit and/or sustain life for newborns and the application of technology to prolong/sustain life for the elderly and the terminally ill. Major issues in the controversy such as quality of life versus quantity of life, patient autonomy, cost-benefits ratios of treatment, and the right to die are considered from the perspective of medical ethicists, scientists, the courts, and the patients or objects of the technology. Problems in the application of the technologies are identified and recommendations for reform of the technical systems considered. 12 pages, 32 footnotes, 19 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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10318. EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING AND SOCIAL WELFARE: THE CASE OF POLICE OFFICERS. This paper considers the political, legal and social issues involved in employee drug testing within the occupational category of the public sector -- police officers. The analysis considers the problem in terms of a social welfare issue: the rights of the police officers to privacy are weighed against the need for public safety. 6 pages, 16 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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10277. MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF ALIENS. An analysis of a proposed new rule published in the January 22, 1991 issue of the Federal Register. The rule, proposed by the Public Health Service's Centers for Disease Control, alters the existing list of "dangerous, contagious diseases" which is used to exclude aliens (both immigrants and non-immigrants) from entry into the U.S. The rule would eliminate HIV infection, several sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy from the list, leaving only tuberculosis. The reason behind the proposed changes, the political, medical, and economic effects of the new rule, and possible alternatives and improvements to the rule are considered. The concluding analysis recommends implementation of the new rule, with only minor modifications calling for a program of health education specifically focused on AIDS prevention. 19 pages, 46 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10262. RESEARCH PROPOSAL: A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF TEACHER BIAS AND ITS EFFECT ON STUDENT OUTCOMES IN MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION. This study attempts to address some of the shortcomings in the existing research on multicultural education and help to form an initial foundation for the assessment of the effectiveness of a multicultural education program. The specific focus of the study is the effect of teacher variables (bias/expectancy, education, race) on student outcomes (self-esteem, achievement, social distance from other ethnic groups) within a multicultural education setting. 28 pages, 64 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10201. PROBLEMS IN URBAN HOUSING. This paper provides an analysis of factors involved in the systematic decline of inner city housing and a consideration of appropriate government policy responses. Also considers the need for cooperation from landlords, tenants and the community at large. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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10195. THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE AMERICAN FAMILY AND TEEN SUICIDE. Report composed of three sections. The first section describes the disintegration of the American family unit; second discusses rising incidence of teen suicide; and third relates family changes to increase in suicide. 10 pages, 20 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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10183. IS ABORTION WRONG? Considers the arguments for and against abortion rights and then makes the case against abortion, drawing on ethical, social and legal arguments. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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10179. CENSORSHIP OF ROCK LYRICS. Arrest and conviction of rock artists for obscenity are related to conservative judicial and social trends. The Tipper Gore record-labeling movement and the 2 Live Crew arrest in Florida are noted. 9 pages, 18 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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10173. THE SIMPSONS TV SHOW. A look at the role models provided by the satirical cartoon characters of the hit television show; questions whether viewers respect or take seriously the characters behavior. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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10170. THE MOTION PICTURE RATING SYSTEM: SELF-CENSORSHIP? A critical analysis of the Motion Picture Association of America's official rating system for films. Origins in obscenity laws and the Hays Office of the Hollywood of the 1920s are noted, and current views of movie censorship by politicians and directors are contrasted. 10 pages, 15 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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10141. TEEN SUICIDE. Report describes incidence of teen suicide in America, reasons for increase in suicide rate, and types of services available to prevent suicide. 10 pages, 21 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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10129. WOMEN ON DEATH ROW. The crimes, backgrounds and living conditions of women condemned to death in the U.S. are examined; the background of execution of women is reviewed, and prospects for a resumption in the 1990s are noted. 10 pages, 21 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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10128. FLAG BURNING AND FREE SPEECH: PRO AND CON. An examination of the 1989 U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the right of demonstators to burn the American flag, including an analysis of the free-speech argument which supports the right and an analysis of the "flag as a sacred symbol of liberty" argument which argues against this right. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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10120. TELEPHONE SEX (DIAL-PORN). Size of the industry; its history; court rulings and their effects; how billing is handled; role of FCC and telephone companies; the future. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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10093. THE IMPACT OF COMPUTERS ON SOCIETY: GOOD OR BAD? Considers the merits of each side of the argument concerning the impact of computers and computerization on modern society. Concludes that while computers have had some negative impact, the benefits far outweigh their detriments. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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10075. A PREDICTION OF U.S. RACIAL AND ETHNIC MIX IN THE YEAR 2050: MOVING FROM RACIAL MAJORITY TO PLURALITIES. Analyzes the trend of changing ethnic population composition in an effort to arrive at a reasonable projection of U.S. ethnic diversity in the year 2050. The analysis considers current demographic trends within and among the groups in terms of the three main factors effecting population change (fertility, mortality, and net immigration) as well as trends within the sub-influences on these factors, such as the distribution of wealth, the use of contraceptives, susceptibility to disease (rates of morbidity), and political/legal restraints on immigration. 14 pages, 43 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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10074. MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTING. This paper presents an overview of current theory and practice of multicultural education in the early childhood setting. Definitions, goals, assumptions and rationale for application in the early childhood setting are considered and analyzed. Issues specific to implementation at the early childhood stage are discussed and available models of instruction presented. 10 pages, 32 footnotes, 24 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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10070. VIOLENCE AND POPULAR CULTURE IN AMERICA. Examines the changing character and depiction of violence in American popular culture from the 1960s to the 1990s; shifting patterns of political and protest violence are noted. 23 pages, 34 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10065. PLACEMENT OF ABUSED OR NEGLECTED ADOLESCENTS IN GROUP HOMES. Describes use of group home placement for troubled adolescents; therapeutic millieu discussed, along with reasons for placement. 12 pages, 23 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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10031. HOMELESSNESS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. An analysis of the problem of homelessness in the 9-county Bay Area, examining the extent of the problem and the kinds of programs available to help the homeless. Assesses the impact of area economics as well as the impact of the October 1989 earthquake. 10 pages, 23 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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10020. ABORTION: THE PRO-CHOICE ARGUMENT. An argument in favor of a woman's right to choose abortion. Presents the legal, social, economic, moral and biological arguments for the pro-choice position and illustrates the falllacies in the opposition's arguments. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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10017. FILIAL RESPONSIBILITY. The sociological perspective on filial obligation to one's parents is examined. An overview of research literature from the last two decades is presented, and recent trends and developments are analyzed. The emergence of a new generation of middle-aged daughters caring for elderly parents is noted, and prospects for a new system of financial and social guarantees supporting the care of the aged are assessed. 20 pages, 31 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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09993. CRACK BABIES: A SOCIAL SERVICES CATASTROPHE. Analyzes, from a social planning perspective, the impact that crack babies will have on straining the social services of the nation's cities. Considers the antecedents to the problem, the scope of the problem (with a focus on New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles), the major ramifications on public hospitals, child welfare services, and public schools, and possible solutions to the problem. Argues that there must be major changes in Medicaid funding, drug treatment program focus, and our current concept of parental rights. 23 pages, 74 footnotes, 37 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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09957. WHITE COLLAR CRIME. Looks at the extent of the imbalance between the enforcement efforts against white collar and street crime in order to consider how lay enforcement agencies might better serve the taxpaying public by focusing more on the kinds of crime which cost society the most. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09956. VIETNAM VETERANS AND CRIME. Focusing on Vietnam-era veterans and the problem of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); examines the connection between combat experience and post-war criminal behavior. Concludes that the high incidence of criminal behavior among Vietnam Veterans, and of violent criminal behavior among Vets of particularly brutal combat, appears to be the inevitable psychological and social price our country must pay for sending a generation of young men to war. 15 pages, 28 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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09954. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT AND THE CHURCH. Examines the religious arguments for and against capital punishment, in an effort to determine the validity of the various arguments and scriptural references. Takes the position that while the Biblical and theological arguments supporting the death penalty are legitimate in their own right, a more compelling case against capital punishment can be made from a careful consideration of the Christian position on the sanctity of life and the supreme authority of God in all such matters. 11 pages, 19 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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09953. THE MCMARTIN PRESCHOOL CHILD MOLESTATION CASE. A brief review and analysis of the McMartin case, arguing that the case demonstrates some of the difficulties involved in charges of sexual abuse of children. The role of issues such as the credibility of child testimony, the emotional nature of the crime, and public awareness of the problem is discussed. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09922. DO INFORMED CONSUMERS MAKE BETTER DECISIONS? Looks at literature in consumer research to determine how (and if) consumers benefit from product and/or service information. Describes some of the major barriers to consumers' use of information, including consumer motivations, point of reference, availability and quality of information, quantity of information, and consumer information processing limitations. 7 pages, 15 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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09918. AIDS IN THE WORKPLACE. 7 pages, 16 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources. See Section 16.
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$49
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09857. IMMIGRATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS. The issue of immigration rights is explored; situations of boat people, political dissidents, and economic refugees are contrasted, and U.S. immigration policy criticized. 8 pages, 13 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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09855. RACISM ON CAMPUS. The resurgence of racist attacks and harassment on American college campuses in the late 1980s is examined. The roots of the problem in past injustices and current attempts to redress them through affirmative action are considered. White elitism and black separatism are viewed as unviable solutions. 11 pages, 15 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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09827. THE AMERICAN DISEASE: ORIGINS OF NARCOTIC CONTROL BY DAVID F. MUSTO. Summary and analysis of Musto's book which presents a history of drug abuse and attempts at drug control in the U.S. since the turn of the century. The conclusion considers this history in light of the recent drug epidemic and the movement for drug testing at work as a means of control. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$70
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09797. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. An examination of the recent research into causes and cures for Alzheimer's; theories of neurochemical cause, symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and research into treatment are considered. 11 pages, 14 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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09773. PERCEPTIONS OF DRUGS IN AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE: THE NEW MORALISM AND ITS CONTRADICTIONS. Portrays American's attitudes towards illicit drugs and their use in the 1980s, presenting the argument that perceptions have changed dramatically since the permissive 1960s. Examines some of the factors responsible for this shift in public opinion, including the impact of drug-related deaths among athletes, the presence of drugs in the workplace, the effect of violent youth drug gangs, and the anti-drug campaigns of recent Republic Administrations. 20 pages, 49 footnotes, 40 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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09769. REVITALIZING AMERICA'S INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOODS. Considers whether poor urban neighborhoods can be revitalized without undergoing gentrification: privatization of public housing stocks, tenant management schemes, and low-income housing subsidy programs are reviewed. 11 pages, 13 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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09756. DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Church's views on the sacrament of holy matrimony are reviewed in this study. The biblical origins and the social history of the Church's views on divorce and remarriage are examined in detail. Twentieth Century doctrine and the procedures for the Church's marriage courts are also described. 15 pages, 17 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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09731. PORNOGRAPHY AND CENSORSHIP. Makes a First Amendment case against banning pornography, providing such materials are created by consenting adults for use by consenting adults. 4 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$28
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09729. A CASE FOR PORNOGRAPHY. Presents the arguments for and against banning pornography. Concludes that pornography should not be banned based both upon the lack of evidence for harm from pornography and First Amendment rights. 5 pages,7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09726. THE WAR ON DRUGS -- INTERDICTION OR LEGALIZATION? Considers America's drug crisis as a problem of supply and demand, arguing that no amount of police action can prevent drugs from reaching our borders. Economic, political and moral arguments for and against legalization and regulation are analyzed, with the conclusion that decriminalization and regulation are most likely to succeed. 11 pages, 13 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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09724. PRISON VIOLENCE: CAUSES AND POSSIBLE CURES. Examines the causes of prison violence, distinguishing between psycho-social causes and environment (institutional) causes. Suggests that efforts to address the problem should focus primarily on institutional factors (e.g., overcrowding, convict code of conduct). 5 pages, 17 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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09723. ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON: A COMPARISON OF TWO INNOVATIVE METHODS. Examines alternatives to prison from the standpoint of philosophical intention, implementation obstacles and opportunities, and proven effectiveness in meeting the objectives of deterrence, rehabilitation and/or retribution. The focus is on two specific alternatives: 1) restitution programs; and 2) intensive probation supervision with electronic monitoring. 15 pages, 52 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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09703. FORTIFIED WINES: CAUSE OR SYMPTOM OF GHETTO ALCOHOLISM? An analysis and overview of the fortified wine controversy and its effects on skid row alcoholism. Details market characteristics and size, and looks at community group and wine producer positions in the fortified wine controversy. 7 pages, 17 footnotes in text, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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09642. GANGS AND DRUGS. An overview and analysis of the drug gang problem in America's inner cities. Focusing on the problem of "crack" cocaine gangs, the investigation reviews the scope of the problem, its ramifications, and its central causes. Argues that any solution to the problem of drug gangs requires that the sub-problems of crack itself, the availability of sophisticated weaponry, the economic incentives of gang life, and the legal system which favors juveniles must be addressed. 10 pages, 25 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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