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Community Structural Changes And The Nature Of Leadership, Gina L. Gilbreath Dec 1992

Community Structural Changes And The Nature Of Leadership, Gina L. Gilbreath

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Many communities in the Southeastern United States have experienced dramatic social and demographic change during the past two decades. Much of this change is brought about by population growth as well as other socioeconomic transformations such as increases in per capita income and educational attainment. One result has been an obvious change in leadership and social structure at the county level as engendered by these population and socio-economic factors. The objective of this research is to examine the nature of leadership and structural change in a Southern county that has been experiencing this categorical type of transformation. More specifically, this …

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Agriculture, The Environment And Rural Sociology In The South, John K. Thomas Dec 1992

Agriculture, The Environment And Rural Sociology In The South, John K. Thomas

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Agricultural conservation research was revived by rural sociologists in the late 1970s and gained momentum during the 1980s. Most of this research was focused, however, on social and farm organizational factors affecting technology adoption and diffusion. Few studies included environmental factors such as soil characteristics, land physiography, and climate. This paper reviews rural sociologists' recent attention to environmental factors. Next, it describes the ecological and agricultural variation among production regions in the South and overviews Southern producers' participation in federal farm conservation programs. Finally, it prescribes three tasks for rural sociologists in the South to consider if they are to …

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Determinants Of Farmers' Satisfactions With Farming And With Life: A Replication And Extension, C. Milton Coughenour, Louis Swanson Dec 1992

Determinants Of Farmers' Satisfactions With Farming And With Life: A Replication And Extension, C. Milton Coughenour, Louis Swanson

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The purpose of this study is to broaden the understanding of the determinants of farmers' satisfactions with life as a whole and with farming per se by replicating and extending Molnar's 1985 study of the overall subjective well-being of Alabama farmers. Data from a 1982 study of Kentucky farmers are used to accomplish this objective. Molnar's conclusions regarding the individual and structural determinants of farmers' global well-being are generally confirmed. In addition, the farmer's global satisfaction with life is shown to be related to his satisfaction with farming but the structural determinants of global and farm satisfaction differ. Net farm …

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Job Placement Of Jtpa-Trained Welfare Recipients: Implications For The Jobs Program In Southern And Nonmetro States, Linda M. Ghelfi Dec 1992

Job Placement Of Jtpa-Trained Welfare Recipients: Implications For The Jobs Program In Southern And Nonmetro States, Linda M. Ghelfi

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The new Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program was instituted to provide education, training, and employment for adults receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children. This study uses job placement rates for AFDC recipients trained through Job Training Partnership Act programs to gauge the difficulty participants in the new program may have in finding jobs. The results indicate that, at minimum, there would have been 56 percent more participants in the new JOBS program than there were in Job Training Partnership Act programs had the JOBS program started in the 1986 program year. Only about 60 percent of the …

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Concern About Eating Genetically Engineered Food, Glenn D. Israel, Thomas J. Hoban Dec 1992

Concern About Eating Genetically Engineered Food, Glenn D. Israel, Thomas J. Hoban

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Concern about eating genetically engineered food is explored for a sample of residents from Florida and North Carolina. Previous research on consumers' food safety concerns and perceived risk associated with food production suggests that concern about genetically engineered food is influenced by three factors. Concern is influenced by how well informed consumers are about food technology, their capacity to understand that information, and the compatibility of genetic engineering with consumers' moral beliefs. Utilizing logistic regression, women and persons who viewed genetic engineering to be morally wrong were found to have greater concern about eating genetically engineered foods. Awareness and educational …

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Employment Migration Among Graduates Of Southern Land-Grant Universities, John A. Ballweg, Li Li Dec 1992

Employment Migration Among Graduates Of Southern Land-Grant Universities, John A. Ballweg, Li Li

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This research addresses the geographic mobility of 2,028 graduates of 15 Southern land-grant universities. Concern was directed toward those who accepted positions outside the state where they graduated compared with those who remained within the state. The study uses panel data involving a 1976-77 survey while students were enrolled in an agriculture curriculum at land-grant schools and a follow-up survey a decade later. Migration patterns were identified and both demographic characteristics and employment history were examined. Migrant graduates were compared with non-migrant graduates according to what they considered important in accepting a first job as well as actual job earnings. …

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Spartan Daily, December 10, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 10, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 71

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Spartan Daily, December 9, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 9, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 70

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Spartan Daily, December 8, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 8, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 69

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Spartan Daily, December 7, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 7, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 68

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Spartan Daily, December 4, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 4, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 67

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Spartan Daily, December 3, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 3, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 66

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Spartan Daily, December 2, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 2, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 65

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Why Fiscal Policies Matter In African Countries, M. O. Ojo, T. O. Okunrounmu Dec 1992

Why Fiscal Policies Matter In African Countries, M. O. Ojo, T. O. Okunrounmu

Economic and Financial Review

The paper discusses the critical role of fiscal policy in developing African economies. While it is accepted that fiscal management is one of the important functions of a modern state, the nature of the fiscal management in a specific environment determines, to a large extent, the overall effect of such intervention. The Nigerian experience indicates a very narrow revenue base that could not withstand the weight of public expenditure and investment.

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A Review Of Small-Scale Enterprises Credit Delivery Strategies In Nigeria, E. E. Inang, G. E. Ukpong Dec 1992

A Review Of Small-Scale Enterprises Credit Delivery Strategies In Nigeria, E. E. Inang, G. E. Ukpong

Economic and Financial Review

The paper reviews the crucial role of Small-Scale Enterprises [SSEs] in facilitating industrial development, some special advantages of existing credit schemes to small-scale enterprises, the peculiar handicaps which SSEs face, the most crucial being poor access to development finance, and highlights areas and ways in which credit guarantee and insurance schemes for SSEs could substantially contribute to their development and growth in Nigeria. Notable among the credit schemes and institutions reviewed are the Small-Scale Industries Credit Scheme (SSICS) introduced in 1971; the Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry (NBC!) established in 1978; the Nigerian Industrial Development Bank (NIDB); the Central …

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Developments In The Insurance Industry In Nigeria In 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Dec 1992

Developments In The Insurance Industry In Nigeria In 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

While the number of insurance companies operating in the Nigerian economy increased in 1990, both income and expenditure of the companies rose during the same period. The report revealed that the growth rate of income in the industry exceeded the expenditure rate, as the income to expenditure ratio rose from 1.59 to 1.81 between 1989 and 1990.

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The Role Of Central Banks In Capital Market Development: The Nigerian Experience., Alhaji A. Ahmed Dec 1992

The Role Of Central Banks In Capital Market Development: The Nigerian Experience., Alhaji A. Ahmed

Bullion

Central banks, especially in Third World countries, play a major role in the growth and development process. Although the structures, functions and powers of central bank vary from country to country, depending on the economic, political, social and other environmental realities prevailing in society, the primary role of any central bank is the promotion of monetary stability and a sound financial system. In performing this role, a central bank necessarily undertakes some functions which include the issue of legal tender currency, maintenance of the value of the national currency, enhancement of funds mobilization, facilitation of competitive efficiency among banks and …

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International Financial Operations In Nigeria’S Export Processing Zones (Epzs), A. P. Awoseyila Dec 1992

International Financial Operations In Nigeria’S Export Processing Zones (Epzs), A. P. Awoseyila

Bullion

Since the inception of SAP, the Federal Government has introduced many far reaching economic and financial measures aimed at promoting non-oil exports. Such measures include the promulgation of the incentives and Miscellaneous Provisions Decree, No. 18 of 11th July, 1986, the establishment of the Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) to provide different funds and financial assistance to exporters, the introduction of the Nigeria Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND), the setting up of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Fund (SMEs Fund) and the deregulation of the Foreign Exchange Market (FEM) which has resulted in significant depreciation of the naira exchange rate. The …

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The Role Of Regulatory Bodies In Capital Market Development: The Nigerian Experience., George Akamiokhor Dec 1992

The Role Of Regulatory Bodies In Capital Market Development: The Nigerian Experience., George Akamiokhor

Bullion

This paper examined the need for capital market regulation which is motivated by the desire to protect the investing public from malpractices, instil confidence in the system and ensure financial market and economic stability which are pivotal to economic growth and development. History has shown that inadequate or absence of regulation is detrimental to the capital market as it encourages sharp practices by participants. Regulatory agencies are therefore necessary to police activities in the market with the aim of preventing or minimizing abuses which might mar investors’ confidence, the market's integrity and stability. As financial markets get liberalized, market participants …

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Access To Credit: The Case For Rural Women., E. B. I. Oladunni Dec 1992

Access To Credit: The Case For Rural Women., E. B. I. Oladunni

Bullion

The alleviation of poverty has generally been the cornerstone of economic policy in Nigeria. Past policies have been pursued with the sole objective of improving the living standards of the people through enhanced income and generation of employment opportunities. Despite all machineries put in place, most of the women folk have not benefited because of some endemic socio-cultural problems affecting the women. This paper highlights the need for credit, conditions for attracting credit especially for rural women and the policies that can provide the right atmosphere for access to credit by rural women for sustainable development.

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Volume 12, Number 4, December 1992 Olac Newsletter, Sue Neumeister, Johanne Lagrange, Barbara Vaughan, Frank T. Wheeler, Verna Urbanski Dec 1992

Volume 12, Number 4, December 1992 Olac Newsletter, Sue Neumeister, Johanne Lagrange, Barbara Vaughan, Frank T. Wheeler, Verna Urbanski

OLAC Newsletters

Digitized December 1992 issue of the OLAC Newsletter.

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The Demand For Monetary Function In Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation, F. O. Oresotu, Charles N.O. Mordi Dec 1992

The Demand For Monetary Function In Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation, F. O. Oresotu, Charles N.O. Mordi

Economic and Financial Review

This paper provides _further empirical evidence ,in the nature ,if the demand for money function in Nigeria for the period 1960-1991. 'The paper also addressed the issue of the appropriate adjustment process, structural stability of the estimated equation, as well as the influence of external factors on money demand function in an open economy, such as Nigeria.

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Spartan Daily, December 1, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 1992

Spartan Daily, December 1, 1992, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 99, Issue 64

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Women And Homelessness: Evidence Of Need To Look Beyond Shelters To Long Term Social Service Assistance And Permanent Housing, Elizabeth Huttman, Sonjia Redmond Dec 1992

Women And Homelessness: Evidence Of Need To Look Beyond Shelters To Long Term Social Service Assistance And Permanent Housing, Elizabeth Huttman, Sonjia Redmond

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Based on two surveys of staff in 25 homeless shelters in the San Francisco Bay area, this study focuses on services to homeless women and their children. Both the advantages and disadvantages of shelter living are discussed, as well as obstacles to moving homeless women and their children into permanent housing. The survey finds that there is a need for rapid movement out of the shelters and a concomitant need for long term social services.

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To Survive And To Thrive: Integrating Services For The Homeless Mentally Ill, Marie D. Hoff, Katherine H. Briar, Kristin Knighton, Angie Van Ry Dec 1992

To Survive And To Thrive: Integrating Services For The Homeless Mentally Ill, Marie D. Hoff, Katherine H. Briar, Kristin Knighton, Angie Van Ry

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

An intervention research project with homeless, chronically mentally ill persons demonstrated that linking rehabilitation services, such as employment skills and psycho-social stabilization, with survival services promotes success in serving this population. The project confirmed the central role of case managers in promoting engagement with mental health services and re-integration into stable community living.

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Looking Back On A Closing Chapter: The Experience Of The East German Churches, Barbara G. Green Dec 1992

Looking Back On A Closing Chapter: The Experience Of The East German Churches, Barbara G. Green

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

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Homeless In Philadelphia: A Qualitative Study Of The Impact Of State Welfare Reform On Individuals, Anthony Halter Dec 1992

Homeless In Philadelphia: A Qualitative Study Of The Impact Of State Welfare Reform On Individuals, Anthony Halter

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Although homelessness is not a new problem, the faces of the homeless are changing. For many, the term "homeless person" conjures up the image of a skid row alcoholic. However, the homeless now include unskilled middle-aged males, the chronically mentally ill, and families (Chaiklin, 1985). The reasons for the amplification of homelessness include unemployment, insufficient low-cost housing, alcohol and/or drug addiction, mental health deinstitutionalization and the inadequacy of community-based services. In addition, advocates for the homeless including Mitch Snyder (1986) and Jan Hagen (1986) have argued that federal and state welfare policy changes have served to shift potentially at-risk populations …

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Acting On Their Own Behalf: Affiliation And Political Mobilization Among Homeless People, Marcia B. Cohen, David Wagner Dec 1992

Acting On Their Own Behalf: Affiliation And Political Mobilization Among Homeless People, Marcia B. Cohen, David Wagner

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Homeless people have been portrayed in the literature as passive, isolated, and unable to act on their own behalf. The authors discuss the findings of an ethnographic study of homeless activists which challenge the stereotypical view of homeless people as disaffiliated and disempowered. Collective social action was found to have a long term impact on access to material resources, development of social networks, and construction of positive homeless identity.

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Moral And Spiritual Changes In The Last Years Of The Soviet Union - Part One, Howard L. Parsons Dec 1992

Moral And Spiritual Changes In The Last Years Of The Soviet Union - Part One, Howard L. Parsons

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

See Part Two here: http://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/ree/vol13/iss1/2/

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Poverty, Homelessness, And Racial Exclusion, John R. Belcher Dec 1992

Poverty, Homelessness, And Racial Exclusion, John R. Belcher

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article reviews the societal forces that have made homelessness the end result of racial exclusion and inner city isolation. It is argued that significant societal change is necessary to reduce racial exclusion and prevent homelessness.

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