Alcoholism and Social Work
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A 13 page review of alcoholism as it pertains to the field of social work. This paper clarifies the relevance and delineates developmental stages, interventions, strengths and future projections. Includes a Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPalcSoc.rtf

Alcoholism: Genetic Predisposition
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5 pages in length. The question of alcoholism as a genetic disease rather than a choice is one that has been posed for decades. The writer discusses implicating findings by addressing the biological and psychological aspects of alcoholism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCalgen.wps

Alternative Elder Care
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A 5 page research paper that explores alternative choices to nursing home care in regards to an aging disabled client. The write outlines a case study scenario and then discusses how both an assisted living facility or the services of a companion could afford the client choices that are not only cost effective, but preserve his independence as much as possible. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khalfetc.rtf

Alternative High School
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9 page analytical discussion of "The Burger King" academy; an alternative high school within Newark, New Jersey's "Cities in Schools" program. Author draws upon personal experiences as an observer/intern and employs pertinent sociological terminology within the discussion.
Filename: Altskool.wps

American Families & The Nostalgia Myth / The Way We Never Were
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Focusing primarily upon the argument in Stephanie Coontz's (1992) book by same title, the writer of this 5 page paper presents the argument that each generation has looked upon the one previous to it and commented on how pure and innocent things were back in the proverbial "good ol' days." In actuality, however, morality was never as high in the past as we are led to believe. We are "brainwashed" by family-orientated television programs to believe that during the 50's and 60's, people were more "innocent" when in reality, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, etc.;-- soared-- sometimes to levels much higher than today. This social phenomenon is explored in great detail. Bibliography also cites 2 additional sources.
Filename: Waywene.wps

An Argument for Monogamy
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In this 5 page report, the writer makes an excellent argument for monogamy-- describing it in an historical context as actually outdating polygamy. The evolution of hunting societies and the imbalance of sexes in society are two of the many causal factors attributed to the unfortunate rise of polygamy. In great detail, the writer also explores social, medical, and economic reasons to promote monogamy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Monogamy.wps

An Interview with My Grandmother: Changes Through Time
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A 6 page discussion of the changes which have been experienced in family structure, technology, educational expectations, and society as a whole between the life of a woman born in the 1920s, her daughter, and her granddaughter. The author utilizes the views of her grandmother to illustrate the declining societal mores which characterize our contemporary world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPeldBio.rtf

An Obese Child/A Utilitarian Analysis
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A 3 page research paper that presents a case study concerning an obese child and the ethical implications. The writer analyzes the actions of the Florida Department of Children and Families in taking the child’s guardians to court. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfdcf.rtf.

An Overview of Cybernetics and Systems Science
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the concepts, and explores the differences between first order and second order cybernetics. Family systems are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA224cyb.rtf