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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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Shakespeare and Wordsworth on human emotion in poetry

Two hundred years and a vast chasm of experiential differences separate two of England's greatest poets. And yet, the unabashedly romantic overtones of their respective works suggest a telling continuity between William Shakespeare and William Wordsworth.

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Religious fundamentalism and the science-religion conflict in post-9/11 America

Religion has been on the losing side of a prolonged conflict with the secular world for the past two centuries.

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The purpose of the present paper is to discuss the issue of environmental responsibility.

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Wrongful life damages and abortion rights in Australia

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing requirements and debtor obligations

Under the Bankruptcy Code, Janet is obliged to file several documents and schedules.

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Self-assessment of research and academic writing strengths and weaknesses

The exercises I have done so far brought several opportunities for self-analysis, which in turn provides the opportunity for growth. My strengths and weaknesses can be organized in terms of writing and research, where both areas have revealed to me significant areas that still need work.

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Immigrant job and social satisfaction in Australia

The immigrant population of Australia has grown rapidly over the past decade, more so than since the huge growth spurt following World War II. With this influx, numerous cultural and social issues arise.

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Win-Win discipline strategies for classroom management and consistency

Kagan, Kyle, and Scott's win-win discipline and apply them to your classroom management system. Why is each important to you?

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