Advances in Sociology Research

by Jaworski, Jared A.

• ISBN13: 9781612091495
• ISBN10: 1612091490
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-04-01
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

This continuing series presents original leading edge research results in the field of sociology. Topics discussed include secular trends in growth and maturity in Europe; mate selection and the optimisation of the marriage market; income range and its relation to well-being in Chinese society; population growth and policy options in Sub-Saharan Africa; social workers and racial disparities in cancer patients and perceptions of social mobility in the United States.

Table of Contents

Preface

Dinnertime Rituals for Children in Married & Divorced Families: Explaining the Link Between Divorce & Academic Motivation

Demography & Political Controls in 1930s Italy: Evidence from the Agro Pontino

Secular Trends in Growth & Sexual Maturity in Europe: An Example for the Complex Interaction between Social Change & Human Biology

Is There a Magic Formula? : Mate Selection & the Optimization of the Marriage Market

University's & Hospital's Movements toward the 'Customer' Metaphor: Attitudes & Consequences

How Do Income Range & Frequency Affect Subjective Well-Being in Chinese Societies?: The Moderating Role of Economic Confidence

Population Growth & Policy Options in Sub-Saharan Africa

Role of Oncology Social Workers in Overcoming Racial Disparities in Cancer

An Examination of Treatment Outcomes & Etiological Factors of PTSD Symptoms with American Indian Adolescents

Traffic Fines & Criminal Behavior: Can They Help in PTW Road Safety Programs?

Equal Residence & Social Link Mutation in our Modern Societies

American Dreamers: Perceptions of Social Mobility in the United States

Index

Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.