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Zygmunt Bauman's analysis of the Holocaust and modern society

The writings of Zygmunt Bauman have had an extremely important influence on many disciplines, and especially on the development of contemporary sociology.

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Mollie Orshansky's poverty level definition and its modern limitations

Bell, Carolyn Shaw. (1995). What is Poverty? The American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 54(2) 161-173.

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Negotiating a residential property sale between neighboring families

The negotiation process never has -- nor will it ever have -- a "one-size-fits-all" strategy.

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Distinguishing between leadership and management roles

What are the arguments for and against making a distinction between leaders and managers? What is your definition of leadership?

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Childhood obesity in the United States: causes and health consequences

The problem of overweight children in the United States has increased dramatically in the last several years and some claim has reached near epidemic proportions.

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How work innovations and telecommuting have reshaped American family structures

Societal Changes in Work Structure Affected the Family Structure in the Last 20 Years?

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Conceptual framework for primary adult nurse practitioner roles and competencies

Advanced practice nursing itself is popularly known as a concept that embraces three dynamics: 1. The specialization or provision of care for a specific population of patients with complex and usually unpredictable health needs; 2.

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Cultural diversity and care in United States nursing homes

The process of aging is inescapable, as every human being is its victim. Aging does not discriminate; transcending gender, economic class, ethnicity, religion and culture. During this process, individuals are subject to the diseases and disabling consequences associated with growing older.

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Global China Connection organizational meeting at USC in 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM. The Global China Connection (GCC) is a network of non-profit, student-run organizational chapters established throughout 60 universities worldwide.

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Evidence-based practice's impact on nursing quality and costs

Evidence-based practice is a crucial component of quality of care. Nursing is a holistic profession that depends on caring and compassion but also on research and science. As both art and science, nursing must not neglect the role of evidence when making decisions related to patient care.

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