An Exploration of Horoscopes
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A 5 page overview of horoscopes. This paper discusses their origin, construction, and influence. Even professional horoscopes, however, are subject to considerable variation in their production and their interpretation. Consequently, there is considerable controversy surrounding their validity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhorosc.rtf

An Overview of Homeless Families in Atlanta
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This 7 page paper provides data and statistical information about homeless families in the world, the United States, Georgia and most specifically Atlanta. The problem of homelessness is addressed. An overview of one shelter is provided. There is a decided focus on homeless families and available resources for women and children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA243Ga.rtf

AN OVERVIEW OF SOCIALISM IN AUSTRALIA
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This 8-page paper answers questions dealing with various socialistic philosphies and practices in Australia, especially during the Hawke/Keaton eras. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: MTaussoc.rtf

Anti-Poverty Programs
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This 3 page paper discusses three "anti-poverty" programs as outlined by Karger; they are unsecured credit cards, rent-to-own companies, and payday loans. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAntPov.rtf

Are We Still Blaming the Victim?
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A 5 page research paper that first of all examines the principal points of William Ryan's Blaming the Victim (1971), which accuses American society of perpetuating social rhetoric that places the blame for social inequalities on the victims. The writer then examines some recent articles on health care and the poor to assess how they either substantiate or contradict Ryan's accusation for the present day. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 99blavic.rtf

Assessment (Case Study of a Homeless Man)
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This 9 page paper provides an assessment of a 51 year old homeless man who has been a drug addict from an early age. Although no names are used to protect the identity of the client, this evaluation is based on an actual case study submitted by a student. No bibliography.
Filename: SA344hom.rtf

Attitudes Towards Harm Reduction for Substance Abusers: An Annotated Bibliography
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of an annotated bibliography on the attitudes of social workers towards harm reduction for substance abusers. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MHSocW34.rtf

Baltimore Child Protective Services
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A 3 page research paper that offers an analysis of the Child Protective Services (CPS) agency serving the city of Baltimore, Maryland, which is part of the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR). This is a specialized agency dedicated to service for children who may be either abused or neglected and to the parents of these children, as well as other adults, who are involved in the “permanent or temporary” care and custody of children at risk (DHR). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khcpsmd.rtf

Barbara Ehrenreich on the Working Poor and Not Getting By in America
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This 7 page paper discusses Barbara Ehrenreich’s book “Nickel and Dimed,” as well as the system in place in Florida to assist the poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVnkdime.rtf