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Towards The Development Of Theory: Cultural Pluralism Redefined, Antonia Pantoja, Wilhelmina Perry, Barbara Blourock
Towards The Development Of Theory: Cultural Pluralism Redefined, Antonia Pantoja, Wilhelmina Perry, Barbara Blourock
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The authors are attempting to move beyond the descriptive position, evidenced in the current writing, towards a theoretical approach to cultural pluralism. A series of definitions are presented concluding with the authors' definition of cultural pluralism - redefined. The new definition is discussed, as an operational concept, emanating from participants in the new cultural pluralism movement.
The current societal conditions that impede the realization of cultural pluralism are discussed in relation to a conceptual model, Criteria for Assigning Preferred or Unpreferred Status, that is used to explain our society's idealization of certain personal, social, and economic characteristics.
The authors conclude …
Issues In Evaluative Research: Implications For Social Work, John S. Wodarski, Walter Hudson, David R. Buckholdt
Issues In Evaluative Research: Implications For Social Work, John S. Wodarski, Walter Hudson, David R. Buckholdt
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Various issues in evaluative research are reviewed according to their relevance for the evaluation of social work practice. Specific items discussed are: plausible studies, what should be changed and why, the change agent, criteria for positive assessment, traditional research designs, time-series designs, organizational aspects of research, researchers vs clinicians, researcher's distance from populations served, incentives for research, and the dissemination of information and application of relevant knowledge. Where relevant, aspects of certain evaluative studies are discussed to illustrate the items reviewed.
Political And Social Attitudes Among The Unemployed: A Marxist Analysis, Richard Henry Ropers
Political And Social Attitudes Among The Unemployed: A Marxist Analysis, Richard Henry Ropers
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Interactive Effects Of Problem Difficulty And Reinforcement Of Social Behavior On Academic Performance In The Classroom, Wendy Lee Leys
The Interactive Effects Of Problem Difficulty And Reinforcement Of Social Behavior On Academic Performance In The Classroom, Wendy Lee Leys
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Student Preferences For The Hutchings' "Low Stress" Versus The Conventional Addition Algorithm Under Conditions Of Differentially Increasing Response Effort With And Without Reinforcement, Carolyn Louise Gillespie
Student Preferences For The Hutchings' "Low Stress" Versus The Conventional Addition Algorithm Under Conditions Of Differentially Increasing Response Effort With And Without Reinforcement, Carolyn Louise Gillespie
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Cortical And Subcortical Interhemispheric Interrelation In The Visual System, George C. Wagner
Cortical And Subcortical Interhemispheric Interrelation In The Visual System, George C. Wagner
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Rubidium-Strontium And Uranium-Lead Geochronology Of The Northeastern Border Zone Of The Idaho Batholith Bitterroot Range, Montana, Steven E. Tripp
Rubidium-Strontium And Uranium-Lead Geochronology Of The Northeastern Border Zone Of The Idaho Batholith Bitterroot Range, Montana, Steven E. Tripp
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of The Hutchings' “Low-Stress" And Current Addition Algorithms For Speed And Accuracy In Two School Settings With Regular And Special Education Children, Laurence E. Rudolph
A Comparison Of The Hutchings' “Low-Stress" And Current Addition Algorithms For Speed And Accuracy In Two School Settings With Regular And Special Education Children, Laurence E. Rudolph
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Rheology On Pigmented Size Press Coating Pattern, Stanley L. Oakleaf
Effects Of Rheology On Pigmented Size Press Coating Pattern, Stanley L. Oakleaf
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Reduction Of Self-Injurious Behaviors In Retardates Using A Spray Mist, Michael F. Dorsey
Reduction Of Self-Injurious Behaviors In Retardates Using A Spray Mist, Michael F. Dorsey
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Maternal Deprivation And Social Isolation On Later Social Dominance In The Albino Rat, Richard P. Banning
The Effects Of Maternal Deprivation And Social Isolation On Later Social Dominance In The Albino Rat, Richard P. Banning
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Historical Review Of The Treatment Of Juvenile Delinquents, Lorenz Hansen
A Historical Review Of The Treatment Of Juvenile Delinquents, Lorenz Hansen
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Report Of A Project In The Central Administrative Offices Of The Grand Rapids Public Schools, Steven J. Golembiewski
A Report Of A Project In The Central Administrative Offices Of The Grand Rapids Public Schools, Steven J. Golembiewski
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Internship Experience At The Family Divorce Counseling Service, Barbara L. Metcalfe
An Internship Experience At The Family Divorce Counseling Service, Barbara L. Metcalfe
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Comparative Study Of The Physical Fitness Of Nigerian Elementary School Children Of Different Socioeconomic Status, Adeline Omokhogie Oseni
A Comparative Study Of The Physical Fitness Of Nigerian Elementary School Children Of Different Socioeconomic Status, Adeline Omokhogie Oseni
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Descriptive Information On Accuracy Of Interpersonal Perception, Sung Soo Park
Effect Of Descriptive Information On Accuracy Of Interpersonal Perception, Sung Soo Park
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of The Kuder Richardson Formula 20 And Kappa As Estimates Of The Reliability Of Criterion-Referenced Tests, Judith E. Moyer
A Comparison Of The Kuder Richardson Formula 20 And Kappa As Estimates Of The Reliability Of Criterion-Referenced Tests, Judith E. Moyer
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Study Of Student Evaluations Of Science Instructors In Small Liberal-Arts Colleges, J. Philip Mclaren
A Study Of Student Evaluations Of Science Instructors In Small Liberal-Arts Colleges, J. Philip Mclaren
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Study Of Ribosome Stability As A Function Of Ionic Conditions, Thomas G. Wood
A Study Of Ribosome Stability As A Function Of Ionic Conditions, Thomas G. Wood
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Videotapes: An Aid In Teaching Behavior Identification And Techniques For Behavior Management, Florence M. Taber
Videotapes: An Aid In Teaching Behavior Identification And Techniques For Behavior Management, Florence M. Taber
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Study Of Forward Vs. Backward Chaining, Using Hutching's "Low Stress" Algorithm In Simple And Complex Addition Problems With Third Graders, Linda Sue Clark
A Study Of Forward Vs. Backward Chaining, Using Hutching's "Low Stress" Algorithm In Simple And Complex Addition Problems With Third Graders, Linda Sue Clark
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Shaping Appropriate Social Skills Of Multiply Handicapped Children In A Group Learning Situation By Contingent Teacher Attention And Maintaining Them With Low Rates Of Reinforcement, Mark L. Sundberg
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Community Mental Health Programs In Southwestern Michigan On Social Indicators: A Demonstration And Evaluation Of The Time Series Method, John T. Gallagher
The Impact Of Community Mental Health Programs In Southwestern Michigan On Social Indicators: A Demonstration And Evaluation Of The Time Series Method, John T. Gallagher
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of Laboratory And Non-Laboratory Course Designs As A Setting For Increasing Agreement With Course Materials, J. Michael Gautney
A Comparison Of Laboratory And Non-Laboratory Course Designs As A Setting For Increasing Agreement With Course Materials, J. Michael Gautney
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
A Model For Developing Goals And Objectives For A Programmed Goals Budget System, Randall D. Bos
A Model For Developing Goals And Objectives For A Programmed Goals Budget System, Randall D. Bos
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
East Grand Rapids Public School District Major Internship, Robert G. Maceachran
East Grand Rapids Public School District Major Internship, Robert G. Maceachran
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Stabilizing Groups On The Extent Of Long-Range Π Electron Participation And The Effect Of The Negative Charge On The Chemical Shift Of Neighboring Protons In Carbanions, Atilla Tuncay
Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Simulator Training On The Acquisition And Generalization Of Pedestrian Skills In Retarded Persons, Terry J. Page
Effects Of Simulator Training On The Acquisition And Generalization Of Pedestrian Skills In Retarded Persons, Terry J. Page
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Evaluation Of The Kalamazoo County Jail Rehabilitation Program, Janice Eileen Grady
An Evaluation Of The Kalamazoo County Jail Rehabilitation Program, Janice Eileen Grady
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
An Evaluation Of The Volunteer Training Program At Gryphon Place, Randall I. Katz
An Evaluation Of The Volunteer Training Program At Gryphon Place, Randall I. Katz
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.