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…and high social status in the course of his occupation' (Sutherland, 1949, quoted by Croall, 1992:8). Sutherland thus distinguished white-collar crime from upper class crime, which was not occupational, and from crimes committed by the underworld; who…

…the thousands and sometimes millions is enough to decide for the whole nation, even though he or she doesn’t know one percent of it? The newest edition of Webster’s dictionary describes communism in a couple of ways: as a social organization in which goods are held…

…Bracknell is not emotional happiness but rather financial and social security." (Hawkins) Gwendolen views on the marriage, however, are almost at the same level of absurdity and go on to mirror those of Cecily in a later scene. Gwendolen agrees to marry Ernest…

…nonconformists, dissenters and rebels, and Spencer traces in his “Autobiography” his “conspicuous disregard” of political, religious, and social authority to the tradition of independence and dissent so long cherished by his family. Spencer’s education was informal…

…goals and achieve them, was of tremendous importance. Natural Law was incorporated into the daily social lives of all people, as it specifically describes the existence and order of natural life. Additionally, a goal that most of the countries shared…

…does. Not even a leader like Napoleon Bonaparte, according to Tolstoi, has any part in determining the course of history. Napoleon was the tool of vast social forces beyond his control. "Studying the laws of history," Tolstoi declared, "we must absolutely…

…Travis Hirschi formulated a control theory that he called Social Bonding Theory but he approached this theory in a different way. He did not attempt to explain why individuals engage in criminal acts, but rather why individuals choose to conform…

…and on the higher lands. The nation is free from earthquakes, hurricanes and cyclones, but rainstorms, drought and frost occasionally cause considerable damage. Demography and Social Patterns Population is around 155 million and growing at about 2% per year…

…and on the higher lands. The nation is free from earthquakes, hurricanes and cyclones, but rainstorms, drought and frost occasionally cause considerable damage. Demography and Social Patterns: Population is around 155 million and growing at about 2% per year…

…that Torvald controls his doll, Nora. Torvald's sense of self only conflicts with social convention when his security and reputation are threatened. He is therefore steered through life by society; it constrains him. Nora on the other hand possesses, and is aware…