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Health consequences and demographic factors of intimate body piercings

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G. William Domhoff's theory of American power concentration

Rules America? G. William Domhoff's sociological analysis Who Rules America? argues that the reins of power within America are tightly controlled by the interests of corporations, the financial industry, and members of America's elite 'upper class.' While officially America is supposed to be a…

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Technological change and music distribution in the digital age

The issue is analyzed within the context of the rapid technological change which has occurred over the last half century, especially the advent of digital means of reproduction and distribution through computers and the Internet.

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Lowering the drinking age to eighteen in America

The era of Prohibition was a dramatic demonstration that an excessively moralistic attitude towards alcohol is not effective in reducing consumption -- and over-consumption -- of the beverage. In fact, Prohibition had the opposite effect upon the nation.

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Paul's vision of spiritual transformation through faith and the Holy Spirit in Romans

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Lynda Van Devanter's Home Before Morning: trauma and nursing in Vietnam

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Second Amendment interpretation and individual versus collective rights

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Malaria prevention through mosquito protection and personal repellents

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Managing employee absenteeism at Exxon Mobil Oil Company

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The constitutional right to privacy and free speech conflict

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