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Arguments for and against the legalization of abortion
Free association to the word “abortion� would probably yield a fantastic array of emotional responses: pain, relief, murder, crime, fear, freedom, genocide, guilt, sin. Which of these associations people have no doubt ... -
Selected factors related to locus of control among a sample of high school students
The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between locus of control, the dependent variable, and selected independent factors that were classified as demographic and social/behavioral factors. The demographic ... -
The pro's and con's of violence on television and its effects on children
Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to determine whether or not the portrayal or depiction of violence on television acts as a go-ahead signal in stimulating aggressive impulses and criminal behavior upon preadolescent ... -
A statistical study of selected factors associated with expediture variations in central cities of Texas
Purpose: It was the purpose of this study to investigate through empirical research methods the degrees of influence exerted by selected fiscal, demographic, socio-economic, and political characteristics of cities upon the ... -
A study of one-hundred and sixty active and inactive family planning mothers and how they differ in attitudes and socio-economic conditions
Purpose: The objectives of this study were: (1) to demonstrate the need for more insight into the family planning problems of low income mothers; (2) to provide a current comparative survey of active family planning mothers ... -
State lotteries :a study of an attempt at decriminalization of deviant behavior
Purpose: The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine state lotteries, as they are currently operated, possess the potential to compete with illegal lottery operations (numbers, policy and bolita), (2) to gather and ... -
Change in the runaway while away from home
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether or not a relationship exists between the length of time a child spends on a runway episode and his feelings of security, expressed control, want of control, ... -
The meaning and measurement of the concept of solidarity
Purpose: The objectives of this thesis were threefold: (1) To explicate the concept of solidarity, (2) To define solidarity in a clear manner; and (3) To construct an instrument suitable for the measurement of solidarity. ... -
Oral Interview of Keshawn Mayers on His Perspective of Being a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated
(2022-09-29)This is an interview done on Keshawn Mayers, the Parliamentarian of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. He discusses how he feels being apart of this Fraternity, his perspective of history on Sam Houston State University ... -
Oral Interview with Ms. Barbara Kievit-Mason on Sam Houston Normal Institute
(2022-10-06)This is a brief oral interview with SHSU archivist Barbara Kievit-Mason on the history of Sam Houston Normal Institute. She explains the Peabody Fund, coursework, normal schools, and literary societies. -
Oral Interview with Dr. Keith Jenkins on the History of Frank Parker Plaza
(2022)Dr. Keith Jenkins has worked for Sam Houston State University in a variety of roles during his 32 years with the institution. During his time with the university, Dr. Jenkins has watched the Frank Parker Plaza transform ... -
Changing attitudes of the German-Americans in Texas toward Deutschtum and the fatherland
(1973)The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how the attitudes and feelings of the German-Americans in Texas evolved in the interwar period. This was principally accomplished through a comparative study of all of the major ... -
Amnesty and the Vietnam war
(1975)Purpose: The objectives of this study were: (1) To survey the history of amnesty in America as well as other selected countries; (2) To ascertain whether or not precedents, concerning amnesty in the United States, have ... -
Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler and Italo-German relations :1933-1938
(1976)From 1933 to 1938 relations between Italy and Germany underwent a significant change. This was due in no small part to the significant change in the balance of power in western Europe during this period of time. In 1933 ... -
A study of the attitudes of professional football players toward professional football, physical education, alcohol, war, marijuana, and women's liberation
(1975)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to obtain an insight into the attitudes of professional football players. The study was involved with six specific phases: (1) professional football; (2) physical education; (3) war; ... -
A study of the diplomatic policies of William H. Seward relative to the French intervention in Mexico, 1861-1867
(1970)Secretary of State William H. Seward was one of the truly great Secretaries of State. The beginning of his term was marked by an aggressive, reckless view regarding United States foreign policy. Once he viewed the foreign ... -
Thomas Jefferson's philosophy of Religion
(1971)The purpose of this thesis was to ascertain the religious opinions of Thomas Jefferson and to observe the effect of these opinions on his life and time. The theses is based primarily on Jefferson’s works, The Writing of ... -
The effect of biofeedback training on locus of control
(1976)The objective of this study was to determine if audio alpha biofeedback training and placebo audio alpha biofeedback training would differentially change locus of control orientation. Eighty-four subjects were divided ... -
The transition in the institution of slavery in revolutionary Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania
(1972)Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to consider certain aspects of and responses to the slave system in Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania in both their pre-Revolutionary and Revolutionary settings. After determining ... -
The effect of learning and practicing the mature overarm throwing pattern upon the subsequent acquisition of the circular overarm tennis serve
(1977)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of learning and practicing the overarm throwing pattern upon the subsequent acquisition of the overarm tennis serve. Ss were pre-tested for throwing speed and accuracy, ...