Methods of Sociological and Social Services Research II (Soc 4112) Winter‚ 2014 Instructor: Dr. Will Johnson‚ office: MI 3088 e-mail: will.johnson@csueastbay.edu The class will meet Mon. – Wed.‚ 8:40 – 10:30 a.m. in Valley Bus. & Tec. Rm. 221. Office hours: Wednesday‚ 1:00-2:00 p.m.‚ MI 3088. Course Overview This course introduces you to basic quantitative research skills. If you succeed in this course you will have the skills you need to: (a) Acquire sociological and social services
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Should zoos be booed? Lauren Bernhard Period 7 2/13/13 Have you ever thought of the animals behind the glass? Some do.Though it is not a main debate now‚ groups like PETA are arguing that zoos and other animal facilities (like SeaWorld) are cruel. They believe zoos are inhumane to the animals. On the other hand‚ many zoo-like places and animals faculties are claiming that they are helping animals. So which side is correct? I believe that zoos are good for animals because they care for them
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Albee’s play‚ The Zoo Story‚ all Jerry wanted was to be heard and understood‚ and in the end‚ after sharing his life story with a complete stranger‚ he got his final wish - death. The Zoo Story not only tells of the alienation of man in modern society‚ but also reflects the philosophy of twentieth century existentialism. Jerry made a conscious choice of wanting to end his life‚ while Peter‚ a man that chose to act as the “guinea pig” and stayed and listened to Jerry’s story‚
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visiting exotic animals in zoos ‚ automatically thinking zoos handle the animals in proper conditions. Researchers proven that wild animals suffer abuse or commonly known as animal cruelty. Animal cruelty as human infliction of suffering or harm upon any non-human animal‚ for purposes other than self defense or survival(dictionary.com). States have documented laws agaisnt animal abuse in certain extents( The Humane Society). Many people have not adapted the fact that zoos conduct cruelty upon animals
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“Zoos have a huge role to play in education and protection of our vulnerable wildlife” – Professor Tim Flannery‚ prominent environmentalist and Zoos SA Ambassador. In recent years the importance of zoos has been recognised. They are a valuable asset to our society because of the role they play in education and awareness for animals and the breeding programs that have been formed to fight possible extinction. Due to the high standards of animal care in well managed zoos‚ it can now be a satisfactory
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Zoos or prisons? Animals living in between our walls The issue is ‘all zoos should be closed’. This is an issue in society because animals are just like any other humans‚ we have feelings‚ but we’re treating them like dirt‚ by keeping them in a zoo‚ locked inside a cage like prisoners‚ for our ‘educational benefits’ and ‘entertainment’. The real issue This is an issue because animals are being kept in a place full of artificial environment and climate that they are not used to. Some of the zoo
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Should Zoos exist? There are many people now days who argue that zoos are not a good place for animals to live in. I believe the contrary. I think that Zoos are a good place to have animals living in‚ not only because it is a place that helps keep endangered species out of extinction‚ but because it also educates the people on many things about the animals who live in zoos‚ and it also is a good place for tourists and people to visit. With cities getting larger every day‚ it is so common to see
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The oldest evidence of zoos in human society can be traced back to 3500 BCE. The first ever zoos were usually designed for kings and queens’ collections‚ and symbolized their royal power and wealth. Until the time of modern zoos‚ as people know today‚ animals never really benefited. Recently‚ there have been many animal rights movements with the use of social media‚ and it has been shown that in many zoos‚ animal rights have been failed in serious cases. Many zoos and aquariums function exceptionally
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Throughout decades zoos have caught the eyes of the public interest. But do they actually know what zoos are and what the animals needs actually are. I know that every family enjoys a day out‚ and that zoos are a common hotspot for trips. I myself have a collection of reptiles I enjoy having. Zoos look great on the outside but what are they really. We will discuss the good and the bad about zoos‚ along with how the animal adapts‚ also the difference between wild and man made habitats‚ including
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Zoos provide more for animal’s Many people that have physically seen zoos assume that the animal’s freedoms have been taken away from them‚ that their life is dull and has no purpose in life‚ well they are wrong. Animals taken out of the wild and placed in zoos are protected from diseases. They have food given to them daily‚ and lastly are protected from other carnivores or dangers in the environment. Due to these statements‚ in my opinion zoos are
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