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Durkheim's Refutation Of Spencerian Methodological Individualism: A Critical Evaluation., Matthew Bryan Smith

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The famed French classical social theorist Emile Durkheim's academic reputation is based largely on his critical rejection of the British utilitarian tradition and specifically the writings of the classical British sociologist Herbert Spencer. In this thesis I critically evaluate Durkheim's critique of Herbert Spencer's methodological individualism. It is found that while select Durkheimian claims merit continued allegiance, his broader critique of Spencer's methodological individualism must be viewed as logically and empirically deficient. In conclusion I examine the implications for Durkheimian sociology and the broader social theoretical enterprise directed at analyzing and conceptualizing the nature of sociality and the social bond.

The Meeting In The Sky, Thomas D. Ice

Article Archives

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The Khazars And The Jews, Thomas D. Ice

Article Archives

One of the tactics used by some anti-Christian Zionists is to say that most modern Jews are not true descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This errant theory is based upon wrong conclusions that they have drawn from the history of a medieval nation in which some converted to Judaism. Khazaria was a nation composed largely of Turkish stock that lived between the Black and Caspian Seas during the seventh to tenth centuries.1 Some holding to replacement theology and many neo-Nazis are attracted to this theory in which they conclude that the Jews are not really Jews.

The Literal Interpretation Of Prophecy, Thomas D. Ice

Article Archives

Our whole nation and the world are focused upon the saga of our 2000 election for President. At the time in which I am writing, the matter has not yet been resolved. Currently the two campaigns are in the midst of legal battles that have engaged the Florida and United States Supreme Courts. A ruling by the liberal Florida Supreme Court has many representatives of Bush and Gore talking about how our Federal and State Constitutions should be interpreted. As I observe their discussion, I see many parallels between interpretive philosophies of these legal documents and the hermeneutical approaches to …

The Unscriptural Theologies Of Amillennialism And Postmillennialism, Thomas D. Ice

Article Archives

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Hal Lindsey, Dominion Theology, And Anti-Semitism, Thomas D. Ice

Article Archives

Long before Hal Lindsey wrote The Road To Holocaust2, he was the favorite whipping boy of Dominionist/Reconstructionists in their never ending attacks on the system of theology they most love to hate—Dispensationalism. When Lindsey answered back in The Road To Holocaust, the temperature of the debate boiled over into heated response. In spite of all of the huffing and puffing and cry that Lindsey struck a low blow in his characterization of Dominion/Reconstruction theology, I want to state why I believe that Hal is correct.

Spring 2009 Commencement Program, University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

2009 Spring Commencement Program: Winona State University, Winona State University

WSU Commencement Programs

This is the Winona State University Spring 2009 commencement program. Commencement was on Friday, May 8, 2009.

University Of Kentucky Adult Learning Focused Institution (Alfi) Task Force: Findings And Recommendations, Randolph Hollingsworth

Undergraduate Education White Papers

This report to Provost Kumble Subbaswamy details the wide-ranging work over two years of the UK Adult Learning Focused Institution (ALFI) Task Force. The findings in sum assert that the undergraduate population at the University is primarily of a traditional age and that little explicit attention is given to adult learners in UK's stated policies or procedures. The recommendations are that by becoming more "adult friendly" the University could also provide more flexibility and promise for success to all its students.

Messy Love: Jean Vanier's L'Arche, Michael W. Higgins

Mission & Culture Publications

The article focuses on Jean Vanier, founder of the international organization L'Arche, who won the 2009 Nation Builder of the Year award from the newspaper "Globe and Mail." The author describes Vanier as the impeccable subversive of the value system that equates human dignity with utility. It notes that he taught at the University of Saint Michael's College in Toronto, Ontario. It relates how Vanier established L'Arche.

Erving Turned To Me And Said, "You Know, Elijah Anderson Is Really A Professional Sociologist, He Is Not A Professional Black", Harold Bershady

Bios Sociologicus: The Erving Goffman Archives

This interview with Professor Harold Bershady, professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, was recorded over the phone on January 22, 2009. Dmitri Shalin transcribed the interview, after which Dr. Bershady edited the transcript and gave his approval for posting the present version in the Erving Goffman Archives. Breaks in the conversation flow are indicated by ellipses. Supplementary information and additional materials inserted during the editing process appear in square brackets. Undecipherable words and unclear passages are identified in the text as “[?]”.

Illinois State University, One Hundred And Fiftieth Annual Commencement, May 8, 2009, Illinois State University

Commencement Programs

Normal, Illinois
Illinois State University
One Hundred and Fiftieth Annual Commencement
May 8 and 9, 2009

Migrant Domestic Workers In Asia: The Case Of Singapore, Kayoko Ueno

Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series

No abstract provided.

Planning At Bates, 05-07-2009

Occasional Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Belcher, Ashley. Local Hispanic Crime Rates Lower Than U.S. Average
• Hale, Marianne. Faculty, Staff Prepare for Stimulus Money – American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
• Moore, Josh. Gone Green – Sustainability
• Sanchez, Armando. A Thousand Words – Curtis Frost
• Hale, Marianne. Changes Expected in Loan Programs – Student Financial Aid , Federal Family Education Loan Program
• Hale, Marianne. Richard Kirchmeyer to Retire September 30 – Information Technology
• Marsupial Awards
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon: Koala Climbing Pearce-Ford Tower
• Bryan, Kendrick. Student Government Association Is Your Organization
• Ulber, Emily. Students Lobby …

Uab Study Shows Increase In Birmingham Homeless Reporting Unmet Health Care Needs, Staff

Browse All News

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Primary Care, Males, Masculinity, And Suicide : A Grounded Theory Study, John Thomas Casey

Dissertations and Theses

Suicide completion in the United States is a public health problem that claims over 30,000 lives annually. Most of these suicide victims are white males who die by firearm, and who typically are not taking antidepressant medication and are not involved in mental health treatment at the time of death. Depression is closely linked to suicide death, and treatment for depression is provided mainly within primary health care settings where most suicide decedents have been seen at some point in the year prior to their death. The rate of male depression is likely under-reported, partly due to gender-bias within primary …

Observer, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for May 7, 2009

Vista: May 7, 2009, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.

The Register, 2009-05-06, North Carolina Agricutural And Technical State University

NCAT Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, May 6, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 51

Feminism, Globalism, And Leadership: How Women Make A "Worldly" World, Scott C. Hammond, Susan R. Madsen, Jory Jensen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

The influx of women into leadership, management, and idea leader roles is clearly one of the significant aspects of globalization over the last 50 years. While women are still underrepresented in global business and politics, their influence on reconceptualizing leadership models is undeniable. While it would be difficult to precisely determine a “feminist” perspective on leadership, idea leaders such as Follett, Kanter, and Wheatley have influenced the concept and practice of leadership beyond any gender construct. The unique themes within their work are present in the global dialogue that is reframing how we think about leadership. This paper will discuss …

Love Library Print Reference Collection Development Policy, University Of Nebraska At Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Collection Development Policies

The Love Library print reference collection provides access to information essential to the instructional, research, and service programs of the University community. It integrates with the library electronic reference collection and operates according to principles stated in the University Libraries Reference Collection Development Policy. As a result it primarily contains items preferred in print because of cost, availability, use patterns, ease of use, archival needs, completeness, need for official text, need for cumulative data, delays in the publication of electronic versions, or instability of online sources. The Love Library print reference collection offers general reference materials and supports the curricula …

Correlations Of Preschool Attendance And Child Study Team Classifications, Joanellen P. Fenimore

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to explore possible relationships between children attending preschool and the Child Study Team classifications. Specifically, this researcher hypothesized that children who did not attend any form of preschool before entering Kindergarten were classified at a higher rate than those children who did receive a preschool education. There were a total of 55 participants; there were 28 male and 27 female participants. Students from the psychology pool and at the Academic Success Center at Rowan University were given questionnaires about their preschool attendance, child study team involvement, and their background. Students at the Academic Success …

The Lumberjack, May 06, 2009

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

Stony Brook Press, V. 30, N. 14, Stony Brook University. Stony Brook Press.

Stony Brook Press

v. 30, n. 14, v.:ill. ; 38 cm (original analog pub.)

Navigating The Teen Years: Promise And Peril For Northern New Hampshire Youth, Anne M. Shattuck

Carsey Publications

This report provides a snapshot of how youth are doing in Carroll, Coos, and Grafton counties and describes some of the difficulties they and their communities face as they negotiate the transition to adulthood. The study is based on data from several agencies that collect county- and community-level information about youth, as well as from interviews with individuals working with youth in each of the three counties.

Spectator 2009-05-06, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

It's Happening At State: May 06, 2009

It's Happening at State

Provides summary information of news and events of interest to the faculty and staff of NDSU.

Campus Assembly Minutes 05/05/2009, Campus Assembly

Campus Assembly

No abstract provided.