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131	The history and enforcement of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act since 1938 Morrissey, William Ebert 01 January 1947 (has links) (PDF) In the undertaking a recent history of such a fundamental law as one that deals with food, drugs and cosmetics in its relationship to the human race, we should realize that such a field has a history possibly as old as man himself. There have always been individuals in the good and welfare of others, and there have always been individuals interested in taking advantage of their fellow man for personal gain, frequently in an exceedingly unscrupulous manner. The Solicitor General of the United States, in a recent paper read at the commemoration the the fortieth anniversary of the original Federal Food and Drugs Act of 1906 pointed out that "the attempts of organized society to prevent the adulteration of food and drugs date back to ancient times. The racket implicit in the purveying of adulterated and misbranded commodities is now a new one by any means -- it has been practiced from the commencement of recorded times." The officials goes on and recites specific instances, telling how Pliny the Elder complained of "white earth" in his bread, the pepperers and spicers of London in the year 1316 began to regulate the quality of their produce, brewers were subject to fines for adulterating beer in the days of William the Conqueror, food control statutes were passed in France and Germany in the thirteenth century. The first pharmacopoeia was published in England by the College of physicians in 1613. In the fourteenth century the Provost of Paris forade the artificial coloring of butter. In the United States, Congress enacted a law to prevent the importation of adulterated and spurious drugs and medicine as far back as 1846. The Department of Agriculture through its Division (later Bureau) of Chemistry from 1863 to 1906 in its reports kept calling to the attention of the various Secretaries of Agriculture, and in a measure to the attention of Congress and the people of the United States, the need for remedying conditions of food and drug frauds perpetrated upon the consumer. United States Food and Drug Administration Food law and legislation American Politics Health Policy History Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation Policy History, Theory, and Methods Political History Political Science Social Welfare Sociology United States History
132	A Case Study of Veteran and Civilian Student Academic Performance at the University of Central Florida Diehl, Floyd C, Jr 01 January 2018 (has links) This study seeks to provide a brief overview of academic standards and performance of veterans of the United States military and civilians who attend the University of Central Florida. Whether a student is a veteran or a civilian, he or she must learn how to adapt to the requirements of an academic community in order to be successful in that environment. It may be difficult for some. In able for society to discern the importance of the academic performance of both veterans and civilians alike, research is vital. There are various assumptions about veterans. For example, it can be assumed vets do not know how to adapt after leaving the military. It is important to demonstrate that most military veterans are very good at adapting and overcoming stressful situations. Time is evident for adaptability for some. As veterans re-enter society, most make clear and decisive decisions as to the life they desire to have. The modus operandi of veterans is intrinsic as it pertains to an academic setting. This research compares the academic success of both veterans and civilians at the University of Central Florida to begin this conversation. While there has been some research conducted on this topic, there seem to be various ecological fallacies pertaining to conclusions of the research that has been conducted. Academic performance needs to be researched further as well as the effects of standards regarding the performance of veterans and civilians in an academic setting. Academic Performance Veterans Civilians Honors Academic Standards Grade Point Average Defense and Security Studies Education Policy Emergency and Disaster Management Military and Veterans Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation Public Administration Public Affairs Public Policy Social Statistics Terrorism Studies
133	Bloggers and Their Impact on Contemporary Social Movements: A Phenomenological Examination of the Role of Blogs and Their Creators in the LGBT Social Movements in Modern United States Huen, Bobby K. 01 January 2015 (has links) The Internet is a ubiquitous feature in everyday life, but its application to social movements has yet to be completely understood. This phenomenological study examines the lived experiences of bloggers who focused on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) movement in the United States to understand the impact bloggers and their work as online activists have on existing LGBT social movement organization and operation. Data collection is gathered from semi-structured and open-ended interviews with four social movement bloggers using web-conference software over the course of three months. The results of this study indicated that internet has empowered individual activists, allowing them to gather a following and share their views to a large audience over the web, independent from existing social movement organizations. Consequently, bloggers and online activists maintain a relationship with existing social movement structure that is both collaborative and antagonistic. The results of this study contribute to the current understanding of social movement organizations as well as the impact of technological innovations on social movement advocacy. Bloggers and Blogs Conflict Resolution Internet LGBT Social Minority Groups Social Movements LGBTQ studies Political science Alternative dispute resolution American Politics Communication Technology and New Media Critical and Cultural Studies Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation Political Science Social and Behavioral Sciences Social Media Social Policy Speech and Rhetorical Studies
134	The Socio-Political and Economic Causes of Natural Disasters Southard, Nicole 01 January 2017 (has links) To effectively prevent and mitigate the outbreak of natural disasters is a more pressing issue in the twenty-first century than ever before. The frequency and cost of natural disasters is rising globally, most especially in developing countries where the most severe effects of climate change are felt. However, while climate change is indeed a strong force impacting the severity of contemporary catastrophes, it is not directly responsible for the exorbitant cost of the damage and suffering incurred from natural disasters -- both financially and in terms of human life. Rather, the true root causes of natural disasters lie within the power systems at play in any given society when these regions come into contact with a hazard event. Historic processes of isolation, oppression, and exploitation, combined with contemporary international power systems, interact in complex ways to affect different socioeconomic classes distinctly. The result is to create vulnerability and scarcity among the most defenseless communities. These processes affect a society’s ideological orientation and their cultural norms, empowering some while isolating others. When the resulting dynamic socio-political pressures and root causes come into contact with a natural hazard, a disaster is likely to follow due to the high vulnerability of certain groups and their inability to adapt as conditions change. In this light, the following discussion exposes the anthropogenic roots of natural disasters by conducting a detailed case analysis of natural disasters in Haiti, Ethiopia, and Nepal. Hazard Natural Disaster Vulnerability Climate Change Human Rights Vulnerability Social Justice African American Studies Asian American Studies Caribbean Languages and Societies Chicana/o Studies Economic Policy Emergency and Disaster Management Environmental Policy Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Family, Life Course, and Society Gender and Sexuality Gerontology Health Policy Indigenous Studies Inequality and Stratification Infrastructure Latina/o Studies Other American Studies Other Sociology Peace and Conflict Studies Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation Policy History, Theory, and Methods Public Administration Public Affairs Public Policy Social and Cultural Anthropology Social Policy Social Welfare

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