Serial Killers & Sociological Theories
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This 5 page paper explores sociological theories that may explain the phenomenon of serial murder, focusing upon on the most appropriate, the concept of anomie. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Serial Killers & Sociological Theories

The Monster of 63rd Street: America's First Serial Killer
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8 pages in length. A handsome man with a charming manner, Herman Mudgett was quite cunning in seducing young women. At the time of the Chicago Exposition in 1893, with many transients and visitors in town from all over the world, Mudgett had no difficulty in securing his prey. Mostly luring young ladies who were far from home and who had no immediate acquaintances in the area, Mudgett would then wine and dine them in his luxurious mansion. This is a fascinating research paper about America’s first serial killer, Herman Mudgett, also known as Dr. H. H. Holmes. Considers the history, documentation and general summary of this serial killer. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: The Monster of 63rd Street: America's First Serial Killer

Perspectives On Prostitution As A Criminal Act In The U.S.
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This 6 page paper examines some of the reasons why prostitution is a crime in most parts of the United States. Issues concerning such inherent dangers as disease, drugs, other criminal activity, tax fraud, etc; are focused upon. Interestingly, the writer argues that the government is actually more concerned with preventing safety-conscious 'high class hookers' from earning millions of tax-free dollars than they are from saving the 'victimized' inner-city street corner 'working girl' with nowhere else to turn. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Perspectives On Prostitution As A Criminal Act In The U.S.

Prostitution / A Cross-Cultural History & Analysis
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A 5 page paper on this history of 'the world's oldest profession'-- prostitution. The writer discusses the shape and form that prostitution has taken throughout history with respect to individual cultures and societies such as the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Church in the Middle Ages, and more recent eras as well. The role of law, societal opposition, and venereal disease is stressed with regard to prostitution in more recent times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Prostitution / A Cross-Cultural History & Analysis

Prostitution in the Middle Ages
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A 10 page paper discussing prostitution and its evolution during the Middle Ages. Reasons women entered prostitution, what their choices were, and society's viewpoints and condemnation are also reviewed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Paper Title: Prostitution in the Middle Ages

How Pornography Is Beneficial To Women
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15 pages in length. While the anti-pornography movement has taken over the debate, the anti-censorship feminists have a valid argument that pornography is beneficial to women in many ways; however, this argument has not been given due respect and attention. The writer discusses the various aspects of pornography that are beneficial to women, as well as addresses the counterpoints of those who oppose the concept. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: How Pornography Is Beneficial To Women

Death Penalty
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In 7 pages the author discusses the death penalty. Three arguments are given for capital punishment: society's right, capital offenses are intolerable, and retribution. Three arguments are given against capital punishment: cruel & unusual punishment, unconstitutional, and not a deterrent. It is ultimately concluded that the arguments for capital punishment are stronger. Applicable statistics are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Death Penalty

Complexities of Violence Mandate Complex Solutions
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A 4.5 page paper examining the complexities in analyzing mass murders in the last 18 months. Solutions and programs concerning youth (18 and under) are emphasized. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Complexities of Violence Mandate Complex Solutions

Criminology and the Old School Theory of Thought
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8 pages in length. Focuses on the old school theory of anomie of Emile Durkheim and applies it to criminology in society today. This old school theory used anomie to describe a condition of deregulation that was occurring in society. What this meant was that the rules on how people ought to behave with each other were breaking down. For this reason, people did not know what to expect from one another. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Criminology and the Old School Theory of Thought

Cultural Deviance Theories
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This body of information is explored in a 12 page paper that focuses on Sutherland's Theory of Differential Association. Juvenile delinquency is shown as being proliferated by peer associations and four cases are discussed in detail. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Paper Title: Cultural Deviance Theories