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An Examination and Study of George Herbert Mead
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1967)With honors. -
An Examination of Head Start: Transforming An Enrichment Program Of The Past Into An Intervention Program For Today
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An Examination of Organizational Culture within the College Textbook Business
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2014)This project researches business planning, company cultures, subcultures, values, and rituals that can be seen in an expanding business. I will be using my experiences in my internship at Brian’s Books, Inc. to reflect ... -
An Examination of the Philosophies of Sociology of Paul Furfey and George Lundberg
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1967)I have chosen to examine the philosophies of sociology of a Catholic sociologist and a neo-positivist, in hope that the dialogue created by two so distinct posit1ons will bring into focus the main problems involved. In ... -
Examining the Interrelationships in Leftist Movements Between Movement Elected Officials and Third Sector Organizations : a Study of Chicago Alderman Ramirez-Rosa, United Neighbors of the 35th Ward, and Chicago Democratic Socialists of America
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2020-11-01)This paper examines the interrelationships between leftist politicians and leftist third sector organizations to effectively build towards a broader leftist vision. This project seeks to gain insight through a microcosm ... -
Existence of a Saga: A Kalamazoo College Case Study
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2005)This project examines the theories of sociologist Burton Clark as they relate to the organizational saga in a liberal arts college. Clark's theories were examined in depth and outlined for application purposes. The goal ... -
Expanding freedoms: Applying Amartya Sen's theory of "Development as Freedom" to poor urban women in Oaxaca, Mexico
(2001)The research presented in this paper illustrates poor, urban women's lives in Oaxaca, Mexico. Women in Oaxaca, the poorest state in Mexico, have a life expectancy rate of 77.1 years, versus men's 71.0 years, but have ... -
Expanding Freedoms: Applying Amartya Sen’s theory of “Development as Freedom” to poor urban women in Oaxaca, Mexico
(2002)In recent years, much attention has been given to the situation of the world’s women, especially to those who live in underdeveloped countries. Issues of inequality, whether they are in the areas of health, education, ... -
Exploration and Implementation of Basic Behavior Modification Techniques with Multi-Handicapped Adolescents in a Residential Setting
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1992)Although many hold beliefs to the contrary, Behavior Modification Theory is a very humane and easily understood approach to behavioral change. Its techniques are open and public, and subjects are encouraged to take part ... -
An Exploration of Body Image in Female Collegiate Athletes
(2008)Recent research has revealed an increase in body image dissatisfaction among adolescents and adults, specifically females. One group that seems to be particularly at risk for poor body image is female collegiate athletes. ... -
An Exploration of Community Attitudes toward Negroes in a Chicago Suburb
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1966)The scope of the study 1s extremely broad which prohibits in-depth analysis of any one area. At the same time, this makes it possible to view many aspects of Des Plaines as a non-integrated city and to see it in the ... -
An Exploratory Study of the Functions of the Group in Recovery, Inc.
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1964)The writer decided to study Recovery, Inc., an unusual group technique. because of a serious interest she developed in aftercare from experience and study both at home and abroad. !he writer -
Exploring Female Delinquency Through the Voices of KPEP and Juvenile Home Residents
(2003)This study examines the contextual / situational dynamics of the drug use and delinquent behavior of female residents of the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home and the Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program. Theoretical ... -
Extreme Green : An Evaluation of Far-Right Ecologism as a Social Movement
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2022-11-01)Both climate change and the rise of the far-right across America in the twenty-first century have the potential to increase radicalization and collective action. As the effects of climate change increase, some may find ... -
Extreme Green: An Evaluation of Far-Right Ecologism as a Social Movement
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2023)Both climate change and the rise of the far-right across America in the twenty-first century have the potential to increase radicalization and collective action. As the effects of climate change increase, some may find ... -
Fa 'a Samoa and China : The interface of indigenous socio-political systems, legacies of colonialism, and (re)imaginations of race in the independent state of Samoa
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2017)In an exploration of the way that race operates in Samoa, this qualitative research project studies the intersection of the Fa'a Samoa - the socio-political governance system of Samoa, the recent Chinese migration in the ... -
The Face of Machismo Among Mexican-American Young Men
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2013)Through in-depth interviews and observations, this qualitative study analyzes the significance of machismo among contemporary young Mexican-American men from the Greater Los Angeles County. Using Practice Theory and an ... -
Facilitating Recovery from Mental Illness: An Examination of the Relationship between the ACT of Kalamazoo and its Consumers
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 1994)This study was performed over a three month period as part of a larger research project focusing on Kalamazoo County's Community Mental Health System and the services it provides for mentally ill adults. This research ... -
Facing Reality: An Evaluation of the Building Blocks Program of Kalamazoo, Michigan
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2004)The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of Building Blocks, a collaborative grass-roots organizing initiative in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In order to do so, I have collected data (by ... -
Factors Associated with Female Athletes and Eating Disorders: A Review of the Literature From 1999 Through 2002
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College., 2003)