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Judith Ortiz Cofer's essay on cultural identity and stereotyping

I like the way "The Myth of the Latin Woman: I just met a girl named Maria" by Judith Ortiz Cofer begins: the young man on the bus singing the lines from West Side Story to the Latina girl who is trying not to show him any encouragement.

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The American Consumer Service Index: measurement methods and applications

American Consumer Service Index (ACSI) is the U.S. instrument that measures consumer satisfaction with goods and services.

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The history and evolution of social welfare policy for women and children

Research and examine the history of social welfare policy as it pertains to this population, discussing their specific needs from a social welfare program.

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Canada-U.S. border security and post-9/11 policy evolution

For the Canadian public, the United States is widely perceived as an intrusive, aggressive, and increasingly reactionary bully.

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Niche strategies for competitive advantage in shipping

Shipping firms tend to act as business aggregators, in part because the shipping business relies on economies of scale for the savings that make a shipping firm competitive. Economically, shipping is essentially a commodity, so maintaining a low cost strategy is essential to winning business.

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Subject matter and artistic philosophy in realism and impressionism

In general, the Realist and Impressionist schools of art sought to move away from idealist schools that represented allegory and figurative ideals.

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William Glasser's choice theory and language of control

This book is about choice theory, developed by William Glasser. Brief History of the Theorist; training and background information.

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The scientific research process: qualitative and quantitative methodologies

The primary process of research is to discover, interpret, and (in the case of applied research) use certain methods that will lead to more reliable, evidence-based knowledge about our world.

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Personality traits in panic disorder treatment and agoraphobia development

Panic disorder is a comparatively heterogeneous disorder, with its center characteristic, the knowledge of frequent unanticipated panic attacks, surrounding a diversity of somatic, physiological, and cognitive indications that can vary from patient to patient.

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Clement's analysis of organizational culture, leadership, and power in change management

The factors of influence for leadership and its effects have been thoroughly analyzed by specialists in the field. There are numerous aspects that influence the behavior of leaders, and various manners in which the leadership style affects the behavior of employees and the organizational culture.

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