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Love on the fringes in Gould's Book of Fish and the People of Paper

For an emotion that is considered universal, it is interesting to note that love is portrayed in such a wide variety of ways in literature. In some books love is the great redeemer, in that people become better because of love and finding romantic love ensures a happy ending.

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Martha Derthick's analysis of administrative failure in the Social Security Administration

Stress: the Social Security Administration in American Government, Martha Derthick examines the performance of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Her conclusion is that the SSA is foundering.

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Social segmentation and group behavior at the beach

For my observation of social interactions assignment, I chose to observe a beach on a nice day. One of the most unusual features of a beach is that it tends to draw a fairly wide array of people, of different ages and social classes.

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Colander's critique of aggregate supply and demand model pedagogy

Colander, David. The stories we tell: A reconsideration of as/AD analysis. The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 9.3 (1995, Summer): 169-188.

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Ethics program and code of standards for nonprofit organizational consultants

Appropriate standards and procedures section for a code of ethics. Because of the potential for conflicts of interest and the requirement to use government funds appropriately, there is need for a unified set of ethical standards for consultants advising nonprofit organizations (NPOs) today (Kelly,…

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Progressive Corporation's variable dividend policy and gainshare calculation method

Analyze the three factors that Progressive Corporation will use to calculate dividends. Progressive Corporation will use three basic factors to calculate its dividends for shareholders.

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Three views of organizational conflict in management theory

Compare and contrast the traditional view, the human relations view, and the interactionist view of organizational conflict.

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Peace possibilities between the United States and North Korea

United States and North Korea: Is Peace Possible? North and South Korea have officially been at war since 1950, but the armistice signed in 1953 ended most of the armed conflict on the Korean peninsula.

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Why soccer's constant action captivates me

"Dude, get a real game," one of my friends always says as he sees me walking down the sidewalk, rolling my black-and-white ball from side to side. I laugh, because I know that for many people, all over the world, soccer -- or what they call football -- is the only real game.

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Choctaw and Cherokee prosperity after forced removal to Indian Territory

Describe the way of life of the Choctaws and the Cherokees in early 19th century America society. What were the Advantages and the Disadvantages in 19th century American society? Had they not been removed, is it likely they would have prospered on their lands.

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