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Cemetaries And Columbaria, Memorials And Mausoleums: Narrative And Interpretation In The Study Of Deathscapes In Geography, Lily Kong

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This paper reviews research on deathscapes, particularly by geographers in the last decade, and argues that many of the issues addressed reflect the concerns that have engaged cultural geographers during the same period. In particular, necrogeographical research reveals the relevance of deathscapes to theoretical arguments about the social constructedness of race, class, gender, nation and nature; the ideological underpinnings of landscapes, the contestation of space, the centrality of place and the multiplicity of meanings. This paper therefore highlights how the focus on one particular form of landscape reveals macro-cultural geographical research interests and trends.

Opportunities For Social Workers In An Aging World, Jordan I. Kosberg

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

It is believed that there are professional opportunities for gerontological social workers in an aging world. To be discussed are potential social work roles within international organizations, multi-national businesses, foreign social service and academic institutions, with newly-arrived elderly immigrants, and in social work education, research, and training. It is concluded that-given global aging-if gerontological social workers do not respond to career opportunities, they will lose out to those from other professions.

Confronting Ageing As A Caribbean Reality, Joan M. Rawlins

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article acknowledges the increased life expectancy which Caribbean populations presently experience. It draws upon data collected throughout the region and identifies some of the main concerns which families, communities and governments need to address, in order to ensure that the elderly will not be severely disadvantaged as a consequence of their increased life expectancy. The article recommends closer cooperation between governmental agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) in determining the needs of the elderly, as well as the provision of services for them.

Population Aging In Korea: Social Problems And Solutions, Ik Ki Kim

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Aging in Korea is discussed in light of the rapid growth in numbers and proportion of the Korean population and has a great impact upon planning and policy development. The demographic transition has implications on the traditional family caregiving system. Living arrangements and employment status of the elderly will be described, and the economic implications on society will be addressed. There are many roles for the Korean Government to provide for the welfare of the country's growing elderly population.

Aging In China, Nelson W. S. Chow

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This article reports on a description of aging in China, in general, and Shanghai, in particular, with contrasts to the aging taking place in Hong Kong. Focused upon are the consequences of population aging on informal and formal support systems in the present and for the future. The efforts in the two cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong reflect differences in systems but are both influenced by traditional practices of a Chinese society.

Caregiving For And By Hispanic Elders: Perceptions Of Four Generations Of Women, Juanita L. Garcia, Jordan I. Kosberg, Wiley P. Mangum, Neil Henderson, Colleen Cuervo Henderson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

So as to learn about the experiences of acculturation among older Hispanic women, four generations were interviewed about their ethnic identity, perceptions of gender equity in the home, life satisfaction, and beliefs regarding family caregiving responsibilities. Findings reveal general differences between hopes for, and experiences with, gender equity and in their self-identification as a member of a minority group and their perceptions of others toward them. Differences were also found among the four age groups of Hispanic women.

Review Of Through My Own Eyes: Single Mothers And The Cultures Of Poverty. Susan D. Holloway, Bruce Fuller, Marylee F. Rambaud And Constanza Eggers-Pierola. Reviewed By Jill Duerr-Berrick, University Of California At Berkeley., Jill Duerr-Berrick

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Susan D. Holloway, Bruce Fuller, Marylee E Rambaud and Constanza Eggers-Pierola, Through my own Eyes: Single Mothers and the Cultures of Poverty. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1998. $35.00 hardcover.

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 26, No. 1 (March 1999)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL ISSUE ON POPULATION AGING: SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Guest Editors - Jordan I. Kosberg & Nelson WS. Chow

• INTRODUCTION - Jordan I. Kosberg & Nelson W. S. Chow - OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS IN AN AGING WORLD - Jordan I. Kosberg
• AGING IN CHINA - Nelson WS. Chow
• GETTING OLD IN THE U.S.: DILEMMAS OF INDO-AMERICANS - Pallassana R. Balgopal
• THE USE OF SENIOR VOLUNTEERS IN THE CARE OF DISCHARGED GERIATRIC PATIENTS - Iryna M. Dulka, Mark J. Yaffe, Benita Goldin, & William S. Rowe
• POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF AUSTRALIAN AGING: THE GREYING OF A YOUNG SOCIETY …

Workforce Development Networks: Community Based Organizations And Regional Alliances. Bennett Harrison And Marcus Weiss.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for Bennett Harrison and Marcus Weiss, Workforce Development Networks: Community Organizations and Regional Alliances. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1998. $ 21.00 papercover.

Supplemental Security Income - An Underused Resource For Disabled Tanf Recipients In Illinois, Center For Urban Research And Learning, Michael A. O'Connor

Center for Urban Research and Learning: Publications and Other Works

This paper reviews the literature that assesses the incidence of severe impairments among parents and children receiving AFDC and TANF, and projects that analysis to estimate the number of persons eligible for, but not receiving SSI in the Illinois TANF caseload. The paper also reviews current investment in screening for eligibility and pursuing SSI benefits for TANF recipients, and articulates a rationale for further investment. Prior research supports an estimate that between 8-12,000 children, and 4- 18,000 parents in the Illinois TANF caseload are SSI eligible but not enrolled. This paper describes strategies and costs necessary to promote full enrolment …

Impact Of Agricultural Diversification And Its Effect On Farmers' Cohesiveness In Two Rice-Based Farming Communities In Nueva Ecija, Naoko Yuzawa

Graduate Student's Output

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Karen, Mattias. Thursday Night Party Ban Possible – Alcohol
• Harper, Molly. Dance Faculty Leaving – Rosemary Boross, Beverly Veenker, Theatre & Dance
• Clark, Ryan. Campus Dental Service Underused – Dental Hygiene
• Back, Shannon. Clinic Decision Delayed – Student Health Services
• Wilkins, Erin. Jody Wick Goes to Trial on August 3 – Kappa Alpha, Arson
• Tameling, Evie. Greeks Have No Violations – Kappa Alpha
• Housing Shouldn’t Play with Dough Statistics – Housing & Residence Life
• Batcheldor, Matt. Opinions Wanted on Schedule Glitch – Banner
• Abor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Play Doh …

The Rattler (Volume 85, Issue 10, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Back, Shannon. Campus Abuzz Over E-Mail Exchange – Gary Ransdell, Barbara Burch, Budget, Western Spirit Protective Association
• Clark, Ryan. Western Spirit Protective Association Draws Mixed Reactions
• Harper, Molly. Nikki Giovanni Lectures on Racism – Black History Month
• Mayo, Travis. Younger Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Shines in Finale – Basketball
• Karen, Mattias. Proposal Combines Faculty Governing Bodies Into One – Faculty Senate, Academic Council
• Hieb, Dan. University Concert Band Reschedules for March 2
• Hieb, Dan. WKYU-PBS Celebrates Women’s History Month – WKYU-TV
• Bookstore Must Live Up to Financial Promises
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Corbin, Brett. Dorm Ads Overstate Apartment Costs – Housing & Residence Life
• Cowles, Brooke. Schedule Problem May Have Easy Fix – Banner
• Back, Shannon. Administrators Freeze Student Health Service Funds
• Lynch, Caroline. Western to Host Sigma Chi Seminar – Alcohol, Drug Abuse
• Karen, Mattias. University Releasing Disciplinary Records of Students Found Guilty of Violent Crimes
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Abrupt Weather Changes
• The Big Red Machine – Fund Raising
• Jaggers, Patricia. Approve Schedule Change
• Berman, Louis. Team Needs Students – Basketball, Hilltopper Athletic Foundation
• Porter, Josh & Wes Allen. …

Ua3/9/5 Bowling Green Noon Rotary Club Speech, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Noon Rotary Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky regarding strategic planning and change at Western Kentucky University.

Introduction To Service-Learning, Augsburg College

Service Learning, General

Information for Education students making a difference in our community (EDU 265, EDU 210).

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilkins, Erin. Fraternities Consider Alcohol Policies
• Gaines, Jim. Bookstore Falls Short on Profits
• Harper, Molly. Western Gets $500,000 Gift – Mary Nixon, Endowed Professorship, Accounting
• Karen, Mattias. University Alcohol Policy May Not Be Decided Until Next Fall
• Forensic Team Wins Honors
• Finish the Job – Student Government Association Treasurer, Carleton Ruminer
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Jerry Falwell Burning Teletubbie at the Stake
• Calling All Fans – Student Seating in Diddle Arena, Athletics
• Smith, Scheri. No Conversation Safe from Campus Morons
• How Did You Spend Valentine’s Day?
• Clark, Ryan. Ryan …

We're Celebrating National Condom Week! At Uni Maucker Union [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting National Condom Week.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilkins, Erin. Student Charged in Death – Adam Penning, Billy Tabb, Drunk Driving, Alcohol
• Clark, Ryan. Student Seating at Men’s Games Falling Short; More Seats Unlikely – Athletics
• Back, Shannon. New Parking Plans­­­ Need Approval – P­­arking & Transportation Services
• Waldridge, Jennifer. Film Class to Explore Feminism
• Karen, Mattias. Governing Bodies Could See Major Overhaul – Faculty Senate, Academic Council
• Consider Cost of Keeping Alternating Fridays
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Banner Software
• Volbrecht, Christine. Keep Alternating Fridays
• Cash, Trent. Don’t Privatize Clinic – Student Health Services
• Has the NBA …

Ua12/2/1 Valentimes, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Harper, Molly. Day is Torture to Some Singles – Valentine’s Day
• Hieb, Dan. 25 Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day
• Goddard, Holly. Meanings of Flowers Shed Light on Lovers’ Intentions
• Cowles, Brooke. Lasting Love Takes Work – Joseph Trafton, Paula Trafton
• Sisco, Scott. Balloon Grams Grant Delights
• Mayo, Travis. Holiday Teaches Lessons in Economics, Sociology
• Mains, Brian. Movies Provide Ample Time for Couples to Cuddle on Couch
• Harper, Molly. Ill-Conceived Gifts Can Ruin Romance
• Love Lines – Valentines
• Smith, Scheri. Afternoons in the Kitchen Lead to Spicy Evenings – Recipes

The Rattler (Volume 85, Issue 9, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Corbin, Brett. Western Selling Tobacco – Smoking
• Gaines, Jim. Reliving the Civil War – Orphan Brigade
• Long, Brittany. Property Not Being Used as Planned – 1901 Nashville Road
• Clark, Ryan. Illnesses Rampage Western
• Brewer, Jerry. John Carmichael Selected as College Representative – National Band Association, Music
• Comply with Council on Postsecondary Education Findings . . . But Redefine Minority
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Minority Students
• Fancher, Gabriel. The Party Will Go On – Alcohol, Fraternities and Sororities
• White, Steven. Article on Charles Anderson Smacks of Joseph McCarthy
• What Was …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Gaines, Jim. Class Schedule May Get Overall – Registrar
• Karen, Mattias. Class Makes John Gotti a Pen Pal – Sociology 434
• Wilkins, Erin. Council on Postsecondary Education: Why Is Western Failing Kentucky’s Minority Students?
• Back, Shannon & Brooke Cowles. Greeks Fight for Alcohol Rights
• Long, Brittany. Professors Ponder Schedule Changes – Registrar
• Students Should Leave Expensive Dorms Now – Housing & Residence Life
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Moses Asking for Dorm Residents Freedom from Pharaoh Gary Ransdell
• Strautman, Kenneth. Schedule Glitch Solved
• Barnaby, Jerry. TV Listing Appreciated …

Sexuality In The Americas "Silverlake Life: A View From Here" [Flier], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services, Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

A flier promoting Silverlake Life film.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilkins, Erin. Frankfort Man Shot Near Party – Kappa Alpha Psi, Charles Robinson
• Clark, Ryan. Remembering the Past – Jonesville, Maxine Ray, Black History Month
• Karen, Mattias. Regents Pass Three Student Fee Hikes
• Harper, Molly. Dorm Fees Rising $85 to Pay for Sprinkler Systems – Housing & Residence Life
• Back, Shannon. Charles Anderson Will Retire in May – Information Technology
• Karen, Mattias. Regents Approve Post-Tenure Policy – Faculty
• Wilkins, Erin. Fugitive Arrested on University Boulevard – Jeffery Pully
• Let There Be Light for South Campus Parking
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial …

A Lack Of Civic Commitment?, Pablo Eisenberg

Civic Engagement

A recent study on youth leaders.hip and community service, conducted by Peter D. Hart Associates for Public Allies (a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that promotes youth leadership), found that today's young Americans are committed to community service and direct, personal assistance to others. But the survey of 728 people between the ages of 18 and 30 also raised disturbing questions about the young generation's commitment to civic engagement and social change.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 9, No. 1, Wku University Relations

WKU Administration Documents

On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File
• Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

• Gordon Ford Gift Largest for Business College
• Kentucky Emergency Medical Service Academy
• Gerontology Program Receives Support - Active Services Corporation
• Fall Commencement: 1,100 Degrees; Honors Kentucky Historian Dr. Thomas Clark
• Weather: What to Do
• Coffee's Brewing at the Faculty House
• Gifts to College Heights Foundation
• Mary Ellen Miller Returns to University Board
• Happy Birthday PBS!
• Bivin Forensic Society Takes Act on the Road, …

Broadly Speaking - February, 1999, Nova Southeastern University

Broadly Speaking

No abstract provided.

Low Self-Control And Opportunity: Testing The General Theory Of Crime As An Explanation For Gender Differences In Delinquency, Teresa C. Lagrange, Robert A. Silverman

Sociology & Criminology Faculty Publications

This research tests Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime as an explanation for gender differences in the delinquency of approximately 2,000 Canadian secondary school students. Separate psychological factors, including a preference for risk seeking, impulsivity, temper, present oriented, and carelessness, are used as measures of self-control, and additional measures of the construct are taken from the frequency of self-reported smoking and drinking. Elements of delinquent opportunity are controlled for by including measures of parental/adult super-vision. These measures and their interactions are used to predict self-reported general delinquency, property offenses, violence, and drug offenses. Results provide partial support for the …