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Jean Watson's philosophy of nursing and human caring theory

Watson's philosophy of nursing is a unique approach to nursing that states that "nursing is a human science that addresses the nature of human caring" (Alligood 2009). Watson is all about going back to the traditional values of nursing, focusing on the caring aspects.

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Catholic opposition to capital punishment and the sanctity of life

The issue of the death penalty is one that is fraught with ethical, moral as well as theological questions and problems. Generally this is related to the view that the taking of life is seen from a theological view as problematic, as life is deemed to be sacred and a gift from God.

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Quality improvement methodologies at the University of Kansas Center for Advanced Heart Care

In the health care sector in the United States, quality improvement is probably one of the most important paradigms to consider in terms of patient health and safety.

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Western bias in the scientific achievements of ancient Maya civilization

While the way of "doing science" in Western cultures is based on the Greco-Roman tradition, while borrowing as much as possible from other countries, the Middle East in particular (algebra, astronomy, etc.), it still remains tied to a more Western paradigm of reductionism and linear thinking.

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Blameworthiness and proximate cause in negligent tort liability

The only balanced basis for permitting recovery in tort appears to be blamableness.

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Age and developmental stage in individualized transition plans for special education students

The integration of students with special needs into the general student population is not without its challenges. The advances made in policy and programs for integration have made the process easier for both the student and the parent.

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Keynesian macroeconomics without the LM curve: Romer's alternative model

Romer, D. (2000). "Keynesian Macroeconomics without the LM Curve." The Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 149-169.

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Tool use and hunting behavior in Senegalese chimpanzees

One way human culture is often defined is the manner in which humans are able to manipulate their environment through external means -- tools.

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Mary Richmond's disease conceptualization of alcoholism in social work

Straussner provides an excellent overview of the evolution of the social worker's role in the treatment of addiction. I was particularly interested in the information provided about Mary Richmond, who as early as 1917 recognized alcoholism as a disease rather than a sin.

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Grutter v. Bollinger: Supreme Court affirmative action decision analysis

Introduction -The case Gutter v. Bollinger (2003) was a 5-4 United States Supreme Court case that upheld the affirmative action policy of the University of Michigan Law School (Grutter v. Bollinger, 2003).

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