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Sex, Lies, And Goffman: Embodiment And Fabrication In The Age Of Aids, Michael R. Hill

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

The frequently inexorable fatality, pansexual communicability, and lengthy period of asymptomatic latency of HIV combine to form biological realities and ecological dangers that are individually and socially problematic at very deep levels. How can we think sociologically about the AIDS epidemic? Talcott Parsons’ concept of “sick role,”2 a venerable and productive staple of medical sociology, gives us little to work with here, precisely as sexually active, HIV-positive but undiagnosed and asymptomatic persons do not see themselves as “sick.” Nor, importantly, do others, including: sexual intimates, friends, family members, employers, and health professionals. The interpersonal face of HIV is often trusted, …

Saving The Environment: Science And Social Action, Patricia D'Andrade

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

This dissertation analyzes environmental arguments for their stance toward science. It is a sociology of knowledge investigation of arguments made primarily by environmental scientists in the United States in the 1960s and 70s.

The environmental crisis puts science in question but at the same time looks to science for information and solutions. Thus, science is a center of contention around which arguments develop and oppositions are established. Science is beginning to take the place of political thought in providing legitimating concepts for arguments intended to effect social change. Major environmental books and articles by American authors of the 1960s and …

A Comparison Of Minority And Non-Minority Engineering Students On Selected Personality And Program Variables, Thomas Mercer Collier Jr.

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there are common characteristics associated with 226 Hispanic, African American, and White engineering students who persist at predominantly White colleges and universities. A personality profile of minority and non-minority engineering students was developed. Information regarding factors influencing choice of major, university, study, work and extracurricular involvement, possible reasons for withdrawal from college, awareness and satisfaction with student support services and selected academic courses was also compiled. Components of Minority Engineering Programs (MEPs) which are most used or valued by minority engineering students were identified.

Analysis of Variance identified four of the …

Woman As Cat Monster: Sax Rohmer And The Green Eyes Of Bast, Mary Jo Deegan

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

Monsters fill our nights with nightmares, cause us to shiver in terror and look over our shoulder when we walk down dark streets. In other words, monsters are fun. Famous monsters are often men of despicable shapes and minds: e.g., Count Dracula, Frankenstein, the mummy whose tomb has been violated, the werewolf, and Mr. Hyde. The world of female monsters, like their female human counterparts, is often populated by women who depend upon men for their status. Dracula picks beautiful women to become his bloody mates, and Frankenstein tries to take a "bride." More frequently, however, women are seen as …

Place-Identity And Homelessness : The Restorative Nature Of The Home, Marie Sadkowski

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

This research aims to address deficiencies in the Place-Identity literature and establish whether the home is a central and mediating environment within this theory. An exploration of the association between homelessness and Place-Identity provides a vehicle for clarifying the psychological role of the home and in doing so an increased awareness of this social problem is promoted. Korpela's (1989) and Kaplan's (1983) theories on place, accentuating active self-regulatory mechanisms and restorative environments, act as a catalyst and provide a solid foundation for this current research. The extensive literature on the home highlights the different conceptions that abound and the lack …

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 …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Cassady, Pam & Jim Hannah. I Feel Like We Should Have Been Asked – Faculty Senate, Thomas Meredith
• Nations, Jeff. Presidents Likely to Back Tuition Hike – Board of Student Body Presidents, Student Government Association
• Grundy, Julie. New Committee Tracks Faculty Pay
• Ang, Dawn. Somalia: Students Voice Opinions on Aid
• Messiah to Be Presented
• Preston Health & Activities Center Will Change Hours
• Hannah, Jim & Michael Lindenberger. Commonwealth Attorney Will Present Food Services Case – Dining Services
• Poynter, Chris. New Security Measures in Effect for …

The Agrarian Legacy: A Study Of Political Structure And Ideology In Modern China, Zuo Xiang

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Sociology by Zuo Xiang in December of 1992.

A Study Investigating The Cognitive Variables Involved In Adolescent Use Of Alcohol, William E. Fahey

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the relationship of adolescents• level of alcohol use to various cognitive and contextual variables. The cognitive variables of concern included (a) alcohol knowledge, (b) generation of alternatives thinking, (c) means-ends thinking, and (d) selfefficacy. The contextual variables were specific factors associated with most recent alcohol use experiences. The sample consisted of 113 high school sophomores from two separate high schools located within a rural county in the upper Midwest. Subjects were separated into three groups (Nonusers, Occasional Users, and Heavy Users) based on their self-reported level of alcohol use in the past month. Subjects completed various questionnaires …

The L-Word : December 1, 1992, The L-Word

The L-Word

No abstract provided.

Introduction: Challenging Communications In The Contemporary Pacific, Karen L. Nero

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

“It’S The Same Old Song But With A Different Meaning”: Community And Ethnicity In Sikaiana Expressive Culture, William W. Donner

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

The Theater Of Politics: Contrasting Types Of Performance In Melanesia, Dorothy K. Billings

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

The Construction Of The Right To Development: The United Nations, Human Rights, And Economic Development, Nader Izzat Said

Dissertations

The origins of human rights are of interest to social scientists. This study focuses on the construction process of the right to development as related to the UN. The emphasis is on the claims-making processes surrounding the creation of the right to development. To understand these processes, a theoretical framework has been developed. This framework combines interactionism, collective-behavior approaches, a dialectical theory of law-creation, and a capitalist world-economy theory. It is expected that this theoretical framework will explain the specific, organizational, and structural processes that led to the creation of the right to development.

Data for this study came from …

Vol. 15 No. 4 (1992): Pacific Studies Full Issue, The Jonathan Nāpela Center For Hawaiian And Pacific Islands Studies

Pacific Studies

Pacific Studies is published two times a year by The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies, Brigham Young University Hawai‘i #1979, 55–220 Kulanui Street, Lāʻie, Hawai‘i 96762, but responsibility for opinions expressed in the articles rests with the authors alone. Subscription rate is US$40.00 yearly, payable to The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies. The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies (formerly The Pacific Institute) is an organization funded by Brigham Young University Hawai‘i. The Center assists the University in meeting its cultural and educational goals by undertaking a program of teaching, research, and …

Symbols Of Power And The Politics Of Impotence: The Mölmahao Rebellion On Rotuma, Alan Howard

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Comic Theater In Samoa As Indigenous Media, Caroline Sinavaiana

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

The Breadfruit Tree Story: Mythological Transformations In Palauan Politics, Karen L. Nero

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 19, No. 4 (December 1992)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

SPECIAL ISSUE ON HOMELESSNESS - Edited by Padmini Gulati

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL - Padmini Gulati
• HOMELESSNESS IN PHILADELPHIA: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF STATE WELFARE REFORM ON INDIVIDUALS - Anthony Halter
• ACTING ON THEIR OWN BEHALF: AFFILIATION AND POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AMONG HOMELESS PEOPLE - Marcia B. Cohen and David Wagner
• POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS AND RACIAL EXCLUSION - John Belcher
• ABSENCE OF A FAMILY SAFETY NET FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES - Kay Young McChesney
• FIVE-YEAR COHORT STUDY OF HOMELESS FAMILIES: A JOINT POLICY RESEARCH VENTURE - John Stretch and Larry W. Kreuger
• WOMEN AND HOMELESSNESS: THE NEED TO LOOK BEYOND SHELTERS …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim. Football Ticket Sales Up, But Miss Goal
• Burnham, Maria. Malcolm X: Movie Opens Eyes, Minds
• Armes, Anya. Higher Education Budget Cuts Signal Ominous Future
• Poyner, Chris. Congregation Perseveres Ashes of Hate – Barren River Baptist Church, Arson, Larry Craig
• Student Helps Police Nab Man – Duncan Gibson
• Higher Education is Still Education
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Higher Education in Hospital
• Smith, Adam. Homosexuality is Morally Wrong – Gays, Lesbians
• Houchens, Gary. Pro-Choice, Not Pro-Abortion
• Reese, Jason. Lou Marciani Rude to Topper Pep Band …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim. Mice Roam Pearce-Ford Tower – Housing & Residence Life
• Lewis, Brandi. Homosexuals Often Excluded From Society, Workshop Teaches – Gays, Lesbians
• Grundy, Julie. Tuition May Go Up Again
• Some Smokers Kick Habit Today – Great American Smokeout
• David Lee Will Remain Interim Dean – Potter College of Arts & Letters
• Hannah, Jim. Food Services Investigation Will Be Heard by Grand Jury – Dining Services
• Bryan, Angela. Police Look for Rape Suspect
• Bryan, Angela. No Indictments Handed Down in Fight
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Cassady, Pam. We Should Not Kill to Teach That Killing is Wrong – Capital Punishment
• Nevels, Jill. Students Camp for Cause – Shantytown, Homelessness
• Bryan, Angela. Student Who Transferred Says Western is Not Safe – WKU Police, Michelle Schutt
• Lindenberger, Michael. Kentucky Universities Undergoing Revolution
• It’s the End (Zone) for Student Seating – Athletics
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Donors Taking Students Seats – Athletics
• Call Waiting, Waiting & Waiting – Telephone Directories
• Ferguson, Betsy & Patti Jeannette. Students Should Be Able to Designate Fees
• Armstrong, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Tatum, Doug. Crisis Looms at Universities
• Thomas, Kim. Cable TV Might Tune Out Study – Housing & Residence Life
• Lindenberger, Michael. College Heights Herald: Paper Wins National Pacemaker Award
• Lockert, Anya. Students Stirred by Election Madness – Politics
• State Band Competition Saturday
• Health Screening Available – Health Toppers
• Cassady, Pam & Maria Burnham. While Democrats Party, Republicans Keep the Faith
• Newman, Stephen. Western Must Stay in Sun Belt Conference
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Bill Clinton’s Wardrobe
• Smith, David. Knowledge Can Destroy Homophobia – Gays, Lesbians …

The L-Word : November 1, 1992, The L-Word

The L-Word

No abstract provided.

Clarifying And Measuring Community, Service, And Citizenship, Rutgers University

Service Learning, General

The working group met for the first time at Rutgers University November 22 to 24, 1992 for critical discussions of issues concerning community, service, and learning in the context of education-based service learning programs. The working group's 31 members included representatives from universities, service organizations, foundations, and community activists. Participants worked closely over the two days, meeting in three discreet sessions dedicated specifically to the theory of community and citizenship, the practice of service-based learning, and--with particular reference to service learning-- the measurement of civic outcomes.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim & Chris Poynter. Louie Nunn Says Money Used for Drugs – Audit
• Bryan, Angela. Students Concerned by Arrests at Cellar
• Kinnaird, Kevin. Bingo, Succession Also on November 3 Ballot – Politics
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Some Fraternity Houses Spooked by Ghosts – Phi Delta Theta, Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma
• BellSouth Chief Executive Officer to Speak Today – John Clendenin
• Wesolowski, Jim. Pro-Choice Kills – Right to Life
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Presidential Slot Machine
• Hariess, Michael. Vote Bill Clinton / Al …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim. Faculty Pay Misrepresented, Ray Mendel Says
• Grundy, Julie. Budget Cuts Likely to Total $900,000
• Carrico, Leigh. Homecoming: Couple Scores Marital Touchdown – Alex Mitchell, Debbie Gott
• Lockert, Anya. Program Helps Male Freshmen – African Americans, Enrollment
• Voter Registration on the Rise
• We Want Nunn of It at Western – Louie Nunn
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Louie Nunn October Surprise
• Coppage, Joseph. Make History; Vote for Independent Ross Perot – Politics
• Baxter, David. Conservatives Reduce Pride to Cheap Product
• Pennington, Jimmy & Becky Smith. …

California's Serve America Plan And The Landscape Of Reform, Linda Forsyth, Wade Brynelson

Service Learning, General

The California Department of Education has received $1,600,000 under the Serve America subtitle of the National and Community Service Act to award to local partnerships for 1991-92. Considering that California serves some 6 million public and private K-12 students, this is a modest sum. What do we hope to achieve? How realistic are our hopes? This paper discusses Service Learning in the context of a broad landscape of reforms in education and society. These reforms have much to do with our capacity to fulfill our hopes and sustain the service movement.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Grundy, Julie. Brereton Jones Warns Budget Cuts Are Coming
• Good, Epha. Fraternity Gives Pleasure for Profit – Sigma Phi Epsilons
• Homecoming Happenings
• Linderberger, Michael. Election: Candidates Court Elusive College Students’ Votes – Politics
• Armes, Anya. Some Students Excited, Look for November Win – Politics
• Faculty to Select Regent Today
• Athletics Must Quit Frivolous Spending
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Lou Marciani Budget Buster
• Duren, Loir & Wendy Terhune. Pro-Choice is Right, Freedom of Choice
• Adams, John. Veteran Supports Bill Clinton / Al Gore
• Powell, T.J. Rally …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Cassady, Pam. Gift is Envy of Many Institutions – Robert Penn Warren Library
• Flynn, Leslie. Program Stresses Dangers of Alcohol – National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
• Poynter, Chris. Game Gets Lots of Hype, Little Money – Football
• Brewer, Mike. Students at Top of Hill Are Left Out in the Cold – Heating Buildings
• Russian Game a Waste of Time – Football
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon WKU vs Russian Czars
• Setters, Belinda. United Student Activists Supports Bill Clinton / Al Gore Ticket
• Mendel, Ray. Faculty Should …