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Talcott Parsons: A Theory of Action
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1969)This thesis is to be a general survey of Talcott Parsons' major and outstanding contribution to sociology which is what he calls a theory of action. He believes that actions is the foundation of the social sciences and ... -
“The Talk” An Analysis of the Evolution of Sexual Discourse and Sex Education in the United States from the Mid-twentieth Century Until the Present
(2003)This study analyzes the various changes that have occurred in regard to sexual discourse and sexuality education in America over the past fifty years. The main changes occurred through political and social organizations ... -
Tasting Karma: How Food Produces Hindu Communities Within India
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2006)Food and religion are an integral part of India's society. In this thesis I will be exploring the many interrelationships between the two to gain a wider understanding pf India's society. By choosing Hinduism, I focused ... -
Technological Change and Industrial Organization: A Case Study
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1969)The paper will first present a general discussion of the relationship between technological change and industrial organization. This will be followed by the formulation of several hypotheses and their analysis in terms ... -
Temporary Return Trips to Israel and American Jewry
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2014)This paper examines Jewish American return to Israel. In specific it investigates the meaning of temporary return trips to Israel attended by many youth and young adults in the U.S. Through relevant literature by professionals ... -
Temporary Return Trips to Israel and American Jewry
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2015)More and more, Jewish young adults of the diaspora are getting the opportunity to visit Israel. Trips are organized by large organizations such as Taglit Birthright and Passport to Israel as well as various local sponsors ... -
A Terminal Case: A look at what one organisation is doing for the working children in the Terminal Terrestre in Quito, Ecuador
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1997)It has been predicted that by the year 2000, 21% of the world population under 15 will be living in the cities of Latin America. Urban youth will soon be the majority worldwide. If present trends continue 30% of the ... -
A Theoretical and Practical Approach to Volunteer Management
(1994)Volunteerism has been an essential partner in America's growth and progress; it is a source of our country's enduring strength. Americans have always volunteered in great numbers: in community services, politics, religious ... -
Therapeutic Horticulture: Applications to Different Populations
(2002)Horticulture therapy is the. use of gardening and horticultural activities to help people of all ages and mental and physical abilities to improve their quality of life. This form of complementary therapy develops social, ... -
"There's No One Closer to K Than Homeless People": The Role of Class and Aesthetics in the Exclusion of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness from Kalamazoo College's Campus
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2012)This study interrogates the relationship between Kalamazoo College and individuals experiencing homelessness in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with a particular focus on the roles played by the built environment, campus security, ... -
This Is My Playground: Gender Socialization and Hegemonic Masculinity at Camp
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2015)Gender affects all aspects of one’s life. However, it can seem particularly salient at a young age, when one is still developing a sense of identity. This saliency is further compounded at a context like a day camp, where ... -
The Ties that Bind: An Inquiry in the Perseverance of Farming, Fiber Arts and Rural Ways of Life in the Face of Suburbanization
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2001)While rural communities are on the decline, some small farmers are holding tight, and traditional skills are being sought after. How and where do these major trends in American society meet? And most importantly why are ... -
The Ties that Bind: An Inquiry in the Perseverance of Farming, Fiber Arts and Rural Ways of Life in the Face of Suburbanization
(2002)As we progress into the next millennia it is worthwhile to note the direction our society is moving in; looking to trends in the past century can help illuminate the decades to come, but can also influence decisions about ... -
Time Out: an Analysis of Anger, Agression, and Temper Tantrums in Adolescents
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2009-04-27)-Anger is defined as “a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism” (Morse, 2008, Definition). It is the most general term compared to its synonyms rage, fury, and wrath. Although the reaction is named, it ... -
A Time To Rest: Respite Care for the Homeless at the Campus for Human Development in Nashville, Tennessee
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1997)The study I completed at the Campus for Human Development dealt with health care, substance abuse, and homelessness. More specifically, I looked at where homeless people go to heal or, respite care. I conducted ... -
To My Family : A Final Request : Death, Transnationalism, and Mourning
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2017)This research involves conversations revolving around the topics of death and immigration. Most studies on death and immigration are often studies on the alarming (im)migrants who have settled in the US. This project ... -
To What Extent are the Psychological and Sociological Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect Avoidable? A Focus of the Effectiveness of Preventative Strategies and Early Intervention
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"The Token of Their Liberty" : An Analysis of the Function of Drama Therapy Within a Residential Treatment Program
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1990)The author describes her work with kindergartners in a residential treatment facility in the Los Angeles area and their production of Winnie the Pooh. -
Towards a Transformative Service-Learning: A Pedagogical Handbook
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2001)Service-learning ts a learning method that has the potential to address the problems that arise when academia dismisses the learning generated by the community; thus, it is the answer for an increasingly isolated, ...