The Transformation of the American Family: The Pursuit of Individualism
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48 page thesis Research utilizes historic theories of Hegel, Durkheim, Marx, and many others to illustratively prove points. Bibliography lists well over 40 references.
Filename: Amerfami.wps

Spousal Abuse: A Bibliography
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This 3 page paper provides an outline of a study of the problem of spousal abuse and outlines a bibliography of sources for this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHAbuBib.rtf

The Catholic Church / Sex & Marriage
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In this 5 page paper the author discusses whether it is wrong to have sex outside the sanctity of marriage? The Catholic Church says most definitely, but in today's more liberal society, this notion might not be as widely accepted as in the past. The writer talks about how sex, marriage and chastity still hold firm within the religion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cathsex.wps

Services for the Elderly in Morris County, New Jersey
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the needs of senior citizens in Morris County as well as services already available. A proposal for an expansion of services, to fill the gaps, is presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA113NJ.wps

Woman, Violence, Substance Abuse & the Family / Implications for Social Work
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As an increasing number of women with children seek services from providers in the social services community, understanding the major issues facing these women has become a significant task. Social service providers have noted three prevalent problems in female populations seeking services: domestic and interpersonal violence, substance abuse and the presence of children or pregnancies without resources to provide care. This 10 page paper provides an overview of four empirical studies conducted to consider the problems facing women seeking social services and then evaluates the implications for social work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Soclwork.wps

Human Service Organizations
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(5 pp) What was once seen in the light of the Biblical admonition, 'the poor are always with us,' the human service organization is beginning to look at some vital retooling in the new century. This discussion will examine some of the new challenges and potential solutions that face human service organizations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBhumsrv.doc

The Film Ordinary People & Carl Rogers
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A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the film Ordinary People, directed by Robert Redford for Paramount in 1980, which presents a dysfunctional family that is traumatized by guilt and grief. Conrad Jarrett is an adolescent who tries to commit suicide following the death of his brother, Buck, in a boating accident. Conrad cannot overcome his intense feeling of guilt for having survived the accident that killed his brother. Conrad is eventually able to heal due to the intervention of a therapist, Dr. Berger, the context of the movie suggests that Dr. Berger’s intervention can be viewed as adhering to the therapeutic and theoretical perspective of Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khorcrog.rtf

'New Republic' Article Review / Rauch's 'For Better Or Worse'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of premises in a New Republic article suggesting the Christian arguments against Rauch's perspective. Rauch essentially provides arguments in regards to marriage and the efficacy of both homosexual and heterosexual unions. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Better.wps

“Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and its Devastation” by Susan Forward and Craig Buck
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A 5 page book report on a taboo subject that remains a ‘dirty little secret’ in many families. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGincest.rtf