Family planning programs in sub-Saharan Africa haven’t succeeded in reducing population growth as elsewhere in the world. The authors argue this is because a central …
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by Michael Massoglia and Jason Schnittker
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Winter 2009
The role prisons play in the spread of infectious disease among prisoners is well appreciated. But the health problems of prisoners extend far beyond prison …
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Most metropolitan growth is occurring in cities of the global south, where the populations are expected to double over the next three decades. It’s imagined …
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Not since the civil rights movement has community organizing been so central to our political psyche. However, there’s a great deal more to community organizing …
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by Nicole MartinRogers, Ela Rausch, and Paul Mattessich
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Winter 2009
A community indicators project compiles and presents up-to-date information on various aspects of community life in a given locale. As a barometer of a community’s …
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As an online special, we’re making this article available in its entirety. You may choose to read either the html version or a PDF …
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Politicians have long played on the apparent disconnect between Hollywood celebrities and mainstream “family values.” While Hollywood may provide multiple examples of people who have …
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by Saundra D. Westervelt and Kimberly J. Cook
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Fall 2008
The ranks of those exonerated of crimes they didn’t commit increases every year, raising questions central to society’s ideas about fairness, justice, and responsibility. Sociological …
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Conservative storytellers are known for their ability to “produce a narrative” while progressives have been criticized for their inability to do so. Telling progressive stories, …
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On November 4, 2008, probably 140 million Americans cast votes in the election for President of the United States. Nearly as many citizens, although eligible, …
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