A Sociological Analysis of the 911 Attacks
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This 5 page paper provides an analysis of the 911 attacks, with the use of theories by Erving Goffman. Primary sources are used. The aftermath of the attacks is the focus as this paper that looks at those of Middle Eastern descent who are stigmatized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Sociological Analysis of the Casino Proposition for Grand Forks
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This 4 page paper examines Grand Forks, North Dakota and the proposition to include a casino. Systems theory is used to evaluate the community. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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A Sociological Analysis of the September 11th Attacks
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This 5 page paper delves into sociological theory with a focus on Marxism and conflict theory. The World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters, which occurred on September 11, 2001, are discussed in respect to those theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Sociological Look at the Business of Baseball
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This 6 page paper looks at the economics of baseball and how high salaries play into the overall concept of capitalism. Theories of Marx, Durkheim and Weber are used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA346bb.rtf

A Study of the Different Theories of Deviance
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the central elements of etiologic and constructivist theories of deviance. This paper includes a comparative view of the similarities and difference in the two perspectives, the strengths and weaknesses of both and gives examples of how these are applied. This paper provides a substantial view of both views of sociological theory and outlines one possible perspective on these views. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Variety of Theorists' Views on Culturalism
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This 5 page paper looks at several theorists inclusive of Karl Marx, Roland Barthes and Herbert Marcuse, and their ideas about culture. Political and psychological theories are discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA215cul.rtf

Acquiring Knowledge: Shelley, Marx, and Mill
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A 2.5 page paper which examines a quote from Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” concerning acquiring knowledge. The paper discusses the possible reaction of Marx (The Communist Manifesto) and Mill (On Liberty) to such a statement. No additional sources cited.
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Adorno's Theories on Mass Culture; The Case of Rap Music
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This 5 page paper examines Adorno's theory of mass culture, with concepts such as the culture industry, standardization, pseudo individualization and the pacification of the masses with the creation of false needs leading to political apathy. This concept is applied to the development and presence of Rap music in modern society and argues that the theory is still valid, even where the music form is seen as differentiated. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEadormass.rtf

Alexander Rosenberg/Predictability in Social Science
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A 5 page discussion of a point from Rosenberg's Philosophy of Social Science. For the purposes of discussion, Rosenberg reduces the fundamental perspective of all social science to one principle, which he refers to as "L." However, he then argues that this principle (L) is not empirically based and does no lead to increasing level of predictability. No additional sources cited.
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Alienation in Modern Society
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This 4 page paper focuses on an article about Hurricane Katrina and relates it to Marx's alienation. Comments by the article's author are used to make the point that modern society contains a great deal of alienation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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