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Peace: An Active Approach; La Paz: Un Acercamiento Activo, St Mary's University Mar 2000

Peace: An Active Approach; La Paz: Un Acercamiento Activo, St Mary's University

President's Peace Commission - Programs

The President’s Peace Commission existed from 1984 to 2013 at St. Mary's University. The Commission fostered an ethical commitment to participate in the establishment of world peace and social justice.

This program is about interpersonal relationships and Anger control.


Exposing The ‘Pretty Woman’ Myth: A Qualitative Investigation Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalkers, Rochelle L. Dalla Dr. Jan 2000

Exposing The ‘Pretty Woman’ Myth: A Qualitative Investigation Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalkers, Rochelle L. Dalla Dr.

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

Intensive interviews were conducted with 43 women involved in street-walking prostitution. Data were analyzed according to Phenomenological Descriptive Analysis, results of which are presented in two parts. Detailed accounts of the lives of a subgroup of 5 participants are described first, followed by a broader discussion of results including the entire sample of 43. Themes common across the larger group are presented int three segments, including (a) early development, (b) life in "the game," and (c) leaving the streets. Implications for advocacy and further research are presented.


White Aborigines: Identity Politics In Australian Art, Fiona Nicoll Jan 2000

White Aborigines: Identity Politics In Australian Art, Fiona Nicoll

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.


Exposing The "Pretty Woman" Myth: A Qualitative Examination Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalking Prostitutes, Rochelle L. Dalla Jan 2000

Exposing The "Pretty Woman" Myth: A Qualitative Examination Of The Lives Of Female Streetwalking Prostitutes, Rochelle L. Dalla

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

Intensive interviews were conducted with 43 women involved in streetwalking prostitution. Data were analyzed according to Phenomenological Descriptive Analysis, results of which are presented in two parts. Detailed accounts of the lives of a subgroup of 5 participants are described first, followed by a broader discussion of results including the entire sample of 43. Themes common across the larger group are presented in three segments, including (a) early development, (b) life in "the game,” and (c) leaving the streets. Implications for advocacy and further research are presented.


Famous Malaysian Indians Web Portal (Fmiwp), Ruran Siran Rachel Jan 2000

Famous Malaysian Indians Web Portal (Fmiwp), Ruran Siran Rachel

Student Works (2000-2009)

The internet holds unimaginable amount of information. Nevertheless, resources related to Malaysian especially concerning the biographical type of information are hardly available. The biographies are of great value in that they helped to shape the future leaders of Malaysia. This report describes the proposed project on the Famous Malaysian Indians Web Portal. The Famous Malaysian lndians Web Portal is developed by a team of three members. It is a web-based biography repository. which aims to provide relevant, up-to-date and beneficial biographical resources on achievements done by the Indians community in Malaysia to all ages especially students and teachers. Each member …


Spots On A Gnat’S Ass, Good Soldiers, And Sociology Departments: Stan Saxton’S Pragmatist Approach To Sociology, Dan E. Miller, Fred P. Pestello, Patrick G. Donnelly Jan 2000

Spots On A Gnat’S Ass, Good Soldiers, And Sociology Departments: Stan Saxton’S Pragmatist Approach To Sociology, Dan E. Miller, Fred P. Pestello, Patrick G. Donnelly

Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Faculty Publications

Most academics build their careers and establish reputations in the traditional manner, through research and publications. Certainly, this is not the only way to secure a place in the lore of academia. Some are great teachers who gather a large following of students. Still others get involved in professional organizations. While Stan Saxton had a respectable record of publications, was a masterful teacher, and a marvelous critic, his notable contributions to sociology came through his organizational work as a chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Dayton. After his tenure as chair, Stan continued to …