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The Effects Of Over Drying, Before The Size Press On Strength Properties, William A. Granger

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

This thesis was designed to determine the effects of moisture variations before the size press, and its effects on strength properties. This experiment involved laboratory experimentation along with a paper program pilot plant two day trial.

The results from the laboratory data revealed that an increased moisture content into the size press resulted in an increase in overall strength content for tests including tear, burst, and fold. The pilot plant trial data showed a specific window effect, in that at very low/high moisture levels entering the size press, a significant decrease in strength could be seen.

It was also found …

The Limits Of The Welfare State: New York City's Response To Homelessness, Joel Blau

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This research examines New York City's response to the growth of the homeless population. Reviewing the six policies that constitute the city's response, it identifies two patterns. These patterns-cost-reduction and preparation for work-are then explored as examples of the constraints on the development of policies for the homeless. Finally, three theories of the welfare state are advanced to analyze these constraints and illuminate New York City's behavior.

A Framework For Analyzing Knowledge Utilization In Social Work Practice, Craig W. Lecroy, Jose B. Ashford, Mary Wirtz Macht

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Methodological and conceptual limitations have resulted in knowledge being defined so narrowly that we accept the inaccurate conclusion that social workers fail to utilize knowledge. This article seeks to rectify this problem by clarifying the concept of knowledge utilization in social work practice. Toward this end a framework is proposed that makes explicit the philosophy of science and practice assumptions germane to the use of knowledge in practice.

Considerations In The Development Of A Scientific Social Work, Stanley L. Witkin, Shimon Gottschalk

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A key issue in social work's struggle to develop a legitimate and distinct knowledge base is the development of a scientific model suited to the needs and objectives of the profession. Although various approaches have been proposed, they have tended to dichotomize the issues into one of science versus nonscience. In response to this situation, this paper presents an integrative approach to the development of a scientific social work. In addition, it is argued that values can (and should) be an integral part of a scientific approach and that they are legitimate criteria for the evaluation of social theories.

When Is Statistical Significance Meaningful? A Practice Perspective, Robert W. Weinbach

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Statistically significant relationships may be quite small in the absolute sense. The practitioner who faces the issue of when to utilize a finding for practice must consider more than mathematical arguments. The place of practice considerations in decision making for utilization is discussed.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 16, No. 1 (March 1989)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

• A FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYZING KNOWLEDGE UTILIZATION IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE - Craig W. LeCroy, Jose B. Ashford, & Mary Wirtz Macht
• CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SCIENTIFIC SOCIAL WORK - Stanley L. Witkin & Shimon Gottschalk
• WHEN IS STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE MEANINGFUL? A PRACTICE PERSPECTIVE - Robert W, Weinbach
• WORK, VIOLENCE, INJUSTICE, AND WAR - David G. Gil
• STREET CHILDREN PROGRAMS IN LATIN AMERICA - Mark W Lusk
• THE LIMITS OF THE WELFARE STATE: NEW YORK CITY'S RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS - Joel Blau
• OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION OF A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE: AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT - Dennis L. Peck & John W. …

Injured Workers: From Statutory Compensation To Holistic Social Work Services, Pallassana R. Balgopal, Michael P. Nofz

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Despite legal and technical advances in assuring safe work settings, on-the-job accidents still occur. These events, which impose emotional and financial hardships as well as physical injury, have been given minimal attention by social workers. Existing services to accident-injured workers include monetary compensation through federal and state programs, trade union negotiation for broader benefits, and counseling and referral provided by Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Yet each of these service areas falls short in establishing a holistic, personin-environment approach to the injury. Here it is argued that an ecologically based social work practice can address many of the shortcomings of existing …

Marginal Women Unite! Organizing The Disabled Womens Network In Canada, Sharon D. Stone

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper discusses the Disabled Women's Network's (DAWN) history, issues, goals, structure, organizing tactics and ongoing problems. DAWN is an example of the ability of oppressed people to organize and advocate for their rights against overwhelming odds.

Feminist Approaches To Medieval Spanish History And Literature, Louise Mirrer

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Work, Violence, Injustice And War, David G. Gil

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This essay explores links between work, societal violence, social and economic injustice at home and abroad, and the propensity to resort to war. It clarifies the concept societal violence and traces its roots to coercively established and maintained exploitative modes of work, exchange and distribution. It suggests that overcoming violence in human relations requires transformations of work, exchange, and distribution in accordance with egalitarian, democratic, humanistic and ecological values in order to eliminate obstacles to human development. Social policies and political strategies toward these ends are discussed in the concluding sections of the essay.

Street Children Programs In Latin America, Mark W. Lusk

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The growing problem of street children is among the most important child welfare problems today. Estimates are that there are as many as 25 million street children in Latin America alone. This paper, which is based on over five months of fieldwork in Latin America, is a study of the problem of street children. Life on the streets is described in relation to the developmental stages of street children. The paper emphasizes the types of programs that have emerged as the countries of the region seek to ameliorate and prevent this social problem. A program typology is developed and discussed.

Official Documentation Of A Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std): An Empirical Assessment, Dennis L. Peck, John W. Bardo

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Using data from clinic records of patients examined and treated at a public health facility, the reporting of unconfirmed cases is examined and the correspondence between public health profiles of patients at risk to sexually transmitted disease and the data are discussed. Implications relating to the findings and to public health policy are also discussed.

The World According To Nambla: Accounting For Deviance, Mary Deyoung

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The North American Man/Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) is a pedophile organization that advocates adult sexual behavior with male children. Given the considerable consensus in this society that such sexual behavior with children is exploitative and victimizing in nature, the techniques that NAMBLA uses to justify, rationalize and normalize its philosophy and its members' practices in order to avoid or neutralize censure and stigma, are of particular sociological interest. This paper uses Scott and Lyman's (1968) concept of "accounts" as a theoretical framework for the analysis of these techniques that are found in the publicly disseminated literature of the NAMBLA organization.

Front Matter, Medieval Feminist Newsletter, No.7 1989

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Report From Kalamazoo

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Editors' Note, Roberta Krueger

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Commentary, R. Howard Bloch

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Notes And Announcements, No.7 1989

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Bibliography, No.7 1989

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Report From Washington, Carol Rupprecht

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Report From The Uk: Gender And Medieval Studies, Simon Gaunt, Elizabeth Archibald

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Back Matter, Medieval Feminist Newsletter, No.7 1989

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Western News, February 23,1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Several events scheduled in observance 9f Women's History Month, WMU center publishes national standards to help schools evaluate their personnel, Capabilities of voice processing system to be upgraded

Western News, February 16, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: State renews funding to technology transfer centers, Constitution expert to discuss government's role, University community encouraged to show appreciation during Student Employment Week, WMU develops training manuals, Gifts, new grants increase by nearly 40 percent each

Western News, February 9, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: College of Business to be named in recognition of Haworth gift, Proposals could help Michigan improve its ranking, Playwright, earthquake expert to be Visiting Scholars, Asbestos removal to begin Feb. 20 in library, Medallion Scholarship Competition draws top seniors

Western News, February 2, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Largest winter enrollment recorded, Program supports students with learning disabilities, Firm named general contractor for library/computer center, Southwest Michigan groundwater facts explained in non-technical terms, Bronfenbrenner to discuss Japanese economics

The Westerner Vol. 9 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Waszkiewicz, Williams to lead trustees • Haworth gift is biggest in WMU history • Purchase enhances service in Grand Rapids • Wartime reunion set for September • Sweatshirts commemorate MAC win • Information about 'lost' class members sought • Tang reception celebrates Western, Upjohn relationship • In laboratories and towns, Western is working • First of America pledges gift to business building • In laboratories and towns, Western is working • Program brings minority scholars to campus • Phonathons advance Annual Fund toward goal • Viglianti returns to Western as director of the Gary Fund • Western names first …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Special Meeting January 30, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Waldo Library/Computer Center Project Contract
• Adjournment

Western News, January 26, 1989, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke outlines ambitious construction plans for the next decade, Waszkiewicz and Williams elected to serve as Board chairperson and vice chairperson, Cooperation produces a strong base on which to build, Satellite telecast to kick off Black History Month, President of Keio University in Japan to receive honorary degree this year

Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Meeting January 20, 1989, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Election of Officers
• Recommendation re Honorary Degree
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Grand Rapids Building Architect
• MAGB Report
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Remarks by the Chair
• Adjournment