An Explanation of Systems and Cultures
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This 5 page paper looks at systems theory and definitions of culture. Talcott Parsons's explanation of systems is provided. The concepts are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA118sys.doc

An Internet Society Could Change the World, But It Would Remain The Same
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This six-page-paper presents a theoretical discussion on what would happen if everyone in the world suddenly had access to the Internet and all that it offers. The political and sociological beliefs of several famed sociologists are outlined in accordance to what would probably happen in this situation. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: CWlibera.wps

An Overview of a Series of Lectures in Sociology by the Noted Scholar Theodore W. Adorno
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A 17 page review of a series of lectures presented in 1968. This paper summarizes the main points of this series lecture by lecture emphasizing the interconnection between sociology, all its related subclassifications, and other disciplines. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPsocLct.wps

Analysis of Angela Y. Davis' Article, "Surrogates and Outcast Mothers"
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A 5 page paper which analyzes and provides a synopsis of Angela Y. Davis' article, "Surrogates and Outcast Mothers: Racism and Reproductive Politics in the Nineties" to determine its specific topics, the geographical and chronological setting, the article's organization, its major point and how the author supports it, evaluates whether or not it reflects an identifiable bias, and how the article compares with others on similar topics.
Filename: TGadsur.wps

Analysis of Stigma and Social Identity
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A 5 page paper which provides a sociological analysis, featuring Erving Goffman's 1963 book, "Stigma: Notes on the Management of Spoiled Identity." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGstigid.wps

Analysis of Systems Theory in Nursing
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This 7 page paper evaluates systems theory based upon a model found in Chinn & Kramer's Theory of Nursing. Parsons's systems model is discussed in depth. Various elements of the theory are discussed and several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA141sys.rtf

Analysis of ?The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life? by Erving Goffman
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A 5 page paper which presents thoughts and reactions to the innovative sociologist?s landmark 1959 text. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGegself.rtf

Analyzing the Homeless / Why Don't They Just Get a Job?
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An 8 page research paper which looks at the reality of being homeless as shown in Down on Their Luck: A Study of Homeless Street People by David Snow and Leon Anderson (1993). This work reveals that the stereotypical images of the homeless as either lazy or mentally disturbed are completely false and offers empirically based research results that paint a far different picture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Luckdown.wps