'Carlito's Way' and Miller's Social Crime Theories
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A 5 page paper that discusses Walter B. Miller's social theories on delinquent groups in relationship to Brian DePlama's film entitled 'Carlito's Way.' The specific points of Miller's theory discussed include: trouble, toughness, smartness, excitement, fate, autonomy and belonging. No Bibliography.
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Essay Title: 'Carlito's Way' and Miller's Social Crime Theories

Intention
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A 15 page paper discussing the possibility, and belief, that our intentions can affect society in one way or another. It is believed that by changing our own personal intentions, and by changing our thought patterns we can inadvertently alter society in general. While we do not have the power to alter or create synchronistic events we can alter how we perceive these events we can sensitize ourselves to the realities that surround us and thereby have a direct affect on the society around us. Sections of paper are: Evolution, Synchronicity, and Intention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: Intention

Postal Workers & Violence
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The phenomenon is discussed in light of sociological theory in this 8 page paper. Aberrant behavior of postal workers is examined as well as possible causes. Theories such as anomie, alienation and differential association are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Essay Title: Postal Workers & Violence

Social Strain Theory
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Robert K. Merton's concept of social strain (derived from anomie) is highlighted in this 7 page paper on the subject. The social strain theory of delinquency is based on the idea that delinquency results when individuals are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate channels. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Essay Title: Social Strain Theory

Sociology, Crime, & Cures
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A 4 page paper that considers sociological crime theories as they relate to five specific approaches to curing crime. This paper demonstrates the effective elements of each of these approaches. Differential, social bonding, etc;-- are discussed. Bibliography includes 2 sources.
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Essay Title: Sociology, Crime, & Cures

Sociology, Crime, & Cures # 2
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A 4 page paper that considers sociological crime theories as they relate to five specific approaches to curing crime. The writer demonstrates the effective elements of each of these approaches. Southerland's theory of crime causation is among the many ideas analyzed and measures for 'curing' crime are assessed. Bibliography includes 2 sources.
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Essay Title: Sociology, Crime, & Cures # 2

The Evolution Of Crime & Punishment
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A 15 page research paper tracing the origins of criminal justice from the days of Ancient Babylonia to the present. The writer is particularly concerned with different types of punishment and how they represented the socio-religious beliefs of their respective eras. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Essay Title: The Evolution Of Crime & Punishment