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Education and alienation in Studs Terkel's Working

The interview subjects in Studs Terkel's book Working run the gamut from farm wife to university professor, but all are able to be articulate about what it is that they do for a living. However, some basic patterns emerge upon examination of a representative sample of Terkel's interviews.

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Political economy analysis of social protection policy in Africa

The perception of welfare state requires the government to promote and protect the social well-being of citizens and their economic situation. This is guided by the doctrine of public responsibility, capital sharing, and equal opportunity.

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Effects of violent video games on youth behavior and aggression

In this modern era, technology has made us its slave. Life has never been this flexible and convenient bringing efficiency and speed too. The technology has certainly altered our methods of communication, socializing, entertainment and maybe the way we behave.

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Childhood obesity in Kentucky: causes, health risks, and community interventions

Childhood overweight and obesity has grown at an alarming rate over the last decade. Obesity is linked to media advertising, environmental, social and psychological, food labeling, and parental factors.

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Programmatic advertising's automation of digital media buying and sales

Programmatic marketing is as some will say the next best way to advertise. In digital marketing, new techniques are being developed to effectively and efficiently target a broader audience through online and the web.

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Organizational behavior and employee motivation at Walmart

Organizational behavior is critical components in a company in order help to determine the effectiveness and efficiency. When we look at organizational behavior, we are looking at how an individual acts or relates to each in a working environment.

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Should the U.S. government prohibit outsourcing to countries without labor protections?

Whether this practice is acceptable or should be stopped is worthy of consideration. There are two main reasons for researching this topic.

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Arguments for and against genetically modified organisms

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are controversial. There are many proponents that argue GMO's provide significant social and economic benefits, while those against the technology argue there are potential disadvantages, including risks to health and the environment.

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Characteristics and processes of high-performance teams

This chapter is about teamwork and team performance. The first section is about high performance teams.

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Same-sex parenting in the United States: trends and social attitudes

For a period extending back to the last twenty years, the number of households headed by same-sex parents in the United States has subtly increased. According to a unanimous agreement in the U.S.

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