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The Sociology of Groups »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses Max Weber’s principles that help define groups, and then considers how three groups (high school, Boy Scouts, billiard players) might be “classified.” Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Canadian Sociology »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper briefly observes sociological concepts provided in textbooks, and gives a list of definitions. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Looking at Canadian Sociology »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper observes sociological concepts related to Canada in particular and gives a list of definitions. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Sociology Of Drama And Theater »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper. The first section is the Introduction of the topic which focuses on two specific plays: Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession and Brecht's The Good Woman of Setzuan. The methodology that would be used in such a study is discussed and the chapters in the paper identified. The major part of the ... View Full Description
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3 Sociology Issues »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that addresses 3 topics: functionalism of three cultural universals; the sub-culture of hip-hop; and the pervasiveness and need for mainstream American ideology. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Sociology Applied to News and Music »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses three subjects – child support payments, a Trisha Yearwood song, and “hip-hop football” – from sociological perspectives. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Law Enforcement Technology and Due Process »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper explores some of the new technologies being used in law enforcement, what they mean to due process and the crime control model, and what they could mean for criminal justice in the 21st century. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Evaluating CSI: Crime Scene Investigation »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper analyzes an episode of the show “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” with regard to the messages and images the show illustrates with regard to law and order in our society. It discusses the ways the messages are communicated (nonverbal, verbal, etc.), the values embodied in the characters, and the structure of the ... View Full Description
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Land Law; Property Interests »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper answers questions set by the student concerning interests in property including the use of forged documents, equitable interest recorded as caveat or unrecorded, and interest of the purchaser at different stages of purchase process. The paper is written with reference to Australian law. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Society through the Lens of John Landis’s “Trading Places” »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses the film “Trading Places” as a cultural artifact, and explores what it says about the law, justice, and society. It also discusses whether the film made its points and if so, was it done badly or well. Finally, it discusses why and how justice was served at the climax of ... View Full Description
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Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is written in three parts. The first part summarises the main purpose of the trade practices act and the meanings of the term competition and market within the act. The second part applies the act to a scenario where a firm attempting to take advantage of market power. The last part ... View Full Description
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Theology And Canon Law »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that summarizes and comments on an article entitled: "Theology and Canon Law: An Inquiry into Their Relationship" by Orsy. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Law, Policy, Research and Results in Domestic Violence »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper discussing federal, state and local law and policy in domestic violence; common theories and means of intervention; and research evidence supporting the effectiveness of current policy and practice. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Should Plagiarism Prevent Admission to the Bar »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that discusses an exercise scenario in which a law student is caught plagiarizing and the question presented, which is whether or not the individual should later be admitted to the bar. The writer refers to numerous relevant cases. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Disparities & Discrimination in Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the relationship between disparities between statistics pertaining to criminal justice and discrimination. The writer argues that a disparity between ethnic groups that is disproportionate to the percentage that the group holds within the overall population is highly suggestive of discriminatory practice on the part of the criminal justice ... View Full Description
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Women in Construction »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of women in construction. The writer touches on the aspect of agency law, but focuses on the numbers and experiences women in the construction industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Cohabiting Couples; Establishing a Beneficial Interest »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at English law and the situation where on the breakdown of a relationship between cohabitants there is no overarching principle under which the parties' assets can be distributed. In the absence of a formal declaration of trust, two legal mechanisms assume relevance. This paper looks at the different mechanisms, ... View Full Description
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The Validity of Bequests In a Will »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at a will which results in the creation of several trusts. Each of the bequests is considered to assess if they are valid. These include the bequest of shares to a class that does not yet exist, the use of a lump sum to deal with a vague purpose and ... View Full Description
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Recovering Money from a Bank Robbery Using Trust Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers the case of bank robber and the way the bank can recover the money using trust law. The robber has spent some, given some to a girlfriend and invested some in the stock market though a stockbroker. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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First Amendment & Tort Law, UK & US »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 questions. The first question is What effect might the American and English rules (pertaining to tort law) have on the willingness of people to assert their rights through litigation? and the second question is How does the First Amendment right to petition for redress of grievances bear ... View Full Description
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Thomas Hobbes And Sigmund Freud: Man Is Born Into Specific Behaviors »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Theories greatly differ when it comes to how and why people behave the way they do, with those like Hobbes and Freud believing man is inherently immoral and hard-wired to crumble under the ever-tempting pleasure principle; only by way of social constructs such as law, punishment/reward and learned behavior are ... View Full Description
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Terrorism: Prosecuting Terrorists Under International Law »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. Terrorists must be held to the same levels of accountability as all other people on this planet are mandated under international laws; for them to escape prosecution for such heinous crimes against humanity while other lesser criminals are put on trial is a catastrophic breach of conduct to which nations ... View Full Description
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Computer Forensics: A Rapidly Growing Discipline »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper gives an overview of computer forensics and explains how an investigation is conducted. It also touches on laws safeguarding personal data and includes a brief literature review. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Montgomery Bus Boycott »

Number of pages 8

In a paper consisting of eight pages (seven pages plus and outline of one page) the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955 and 1956 is examined in an overview that includes the laws and bus codes regarding transit and riding buses who was involved before and after the boycott, movement ideology, reaction of whites and opposition, ... View Full Description
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The Companies Act 2006 »

Number of pages 9

It has often been stated that the courts have traditionally interfered too much in the field of company law. This 9 page paper considers whether or not The Companies Act 2006 reduce the need for court intervention by providing a coherent and comprehensive statutory code. This is discussed using two areas of the new act ... View Full Description
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Thomas Aquinas, On Law »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page summation of part of the text of Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae. In this text, Aquinas expressed his beliefs on law in the sections entitled Question 90 through Question 96. This is a summation of the principal points that Aquinas argues, which, basically, demonstrate his faith in the ability of human beings ... View Full Description
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper discusses the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the recent battle over extending its provisions. The extension was signed into law in August, 2007, with its controversial provisions intact. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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A Look at the Exclusionary Rule »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper includes a discussion about two articles, one in favor and one against, this rule in law. The paper argues in favor of the exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Bonne, Bridges, Mueller, O'Keefe & Nichols (SWOT Analysis) »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines this law firm with the use of a SWOT Analysis. Attention is paid to workplace practices. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Ethics Concerning Homeland Security and Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines how the focus on homeland security may compromise ethics concerning the involvement of law enforcement. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Gov. Regulation at Bon Secours/DePaul Medical Ctr. »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses briefly the governmental regulations and agencies, which are applicable to the operation of Virginia hospital. The writer focuses on Virginia law. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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GMAC v. Raju »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page research paper that examines a case, Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) v. Raju, which involves intellectual property law on the Internet. The writer particularly examines the court’s interpretation of Rule 4(k)(2). Bibliography is incomplete, but 5 sources are cited in the text of the paper. View Full Description
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Consequences of Speeding on a Military Base »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper/essay that examines the consequences of speeding with particular reference to military law. The writer discusses research that shows that speed increases the risk of traffic accidents. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Canon Law : 1917 Canon 196 Vs 1983 Canon 130 »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page that discusses the two entitle Canons. The essay includes general comments on Canon Law, the specifics of the two named Canons, their differences, the differences between internal forum and external forum and also mentions the Eastern Church is having similar issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Drawing Case Law/A Case Synthesis Exercise »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that outlines a law case scenario and then describes two cases that are relevant to the scenario. Based on these 2 cases, the writer argues on the rationale of the court in deciding this case. No bibliography is provided. View Full Description
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California Law and Medical Practice »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of California law, including civil code, regarding the use of advertising for abortion services. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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California: Emergency Response by Law Enforcement at State and Federal Levels »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the way in which California’s local law enforcement officials respond to emergencies, and what they can do if they decide they need federal assistance. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Abolitionism/There Was No Other Way »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that draws on Fergus M. Bordewich's Bound for Canaan, a history of the Underground Railroad, in order to argue on whether or not the abolition of slavery could have occurred without the abolitionist movement. The writer argues that it could not and that the abolitionist cause was justified in defying the ... View Full Description
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Discrimination In Job Advertisements »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper. There are many ways a job advertisement can covertly convey a preference for a certain type of applicant. This essay provides a brief overview of the laws concerning discrimination and discusses the types of discrimination that may be found in job advertisements. The writer provides a few examples of this type ... View Full Description
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Politics of Proposition 83 »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses Prop. 83, so-called "Jessica's Law," which affects sexual offenders in California. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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The Misuse of Psychology »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which psychology can be used and abused. The paper outlines the way psychology has developed and then looks at its’ use and misuse in business, law and advertising. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Information Privacy and Web Pages »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of the problem of information privacy on the World Wide Web. This paper reviews the history and emphasizes that the protection of private information is as much a problem of ethics as it is of law. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Prisoners: Lower Moral Development »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Attempts to improve upon the moral demeanor of inmates has proven more than a little challenging for law enforcement officials and psychologists who realize that much of what is behind a prisoner's moral makeup is hard-wired by a combination of genetic and environmental influences. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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A Proposed Oil and Gas Development »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper looks at the processes a company planning on setting up an oil and gas facility in a pre determine location will need to consider and comply with in order to gain planning permission and make the plan a reality. The paper looks at issues such as planning permission, environmental law, ... View Full Description
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Is The IEP The Curriculum Or A Guide For Students »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses how the IEP is used - as "the" curriculum or as a guide. To answer the question, the laws concerning the IEP are outlined along with other related questions. The essay discusses these issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Pay Equity »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at why and how pay equity and equality in total remuneration is protected in the United States, considering the federal laws, such as the the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and equal opportunities, including the Equal Pay Act. The paper considers how this ... View Full Description
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Free Will Or Determinism? Absolving Responsibility »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Taking responsibility for one's actions is not considered to be one of man's most admirable traits, a reality clearly illustrated by the preponderance of frivolous law suits clogging up the justice system. The extent to which responsibility comes from a place of moral accountability is both grand and far-reaching; ... View Full Description
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Getting Real with Diversity and Leadership »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper assessing the role of leadership in promoting cultural diversity. The position of this paper is that many of today's organizations pursue greater cultural diversity but often do so mechanically from duty and matters of law rather than from an awareness of the improvement that cultural diversity can bring to the ... View Full Description
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Impact Of Laws On Budgeting - Health Care »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that explains and discusses how laws and regulations impact federal budgeting for Medicare. The writer reports the basic criteria for Medicare beneficiaries, the latest data regarding the size of the budget and discusses entitlement programs, in general. The essay also comments on what has been done to fix the problems. ... View Full Description
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Laws and Regulations in Insurance Practice in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania »

Number of pages 13

A 13 page paper discussing the laws and regulations that govern insurance sales in these three states. Each of the states requires 24 credit hours for permission to take the initial licensing examination, and each requires 8 annual credit hours of continuing education to maintain licensing on an ongoing basis. Delaware's initial license ... View Full Description
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