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Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 2003.
An overview of the organization, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
2,947 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper provides a review of the history of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and its mission, as well as the instrumental methods, techniques, and policies used by the organization. It discusses its lobbying techniques and analyzes the effectiveness of the MADD approach. It looks at how, while the debate continues about the appropriateness of MADD's methods, the fact remains that, since the organization was formed, alcohol-related traffic fatalities have declined 43 percent.
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"By 1990, MADD had grown to 407 chapters, 53 Community Action Teams (CAT) and 32 state offices with affiliates in Canada, England, New Zealand and Australia. The result of the grassroots organizational approach was impressive. Shortly after the group's formation, a Gallup survey showed that Americans cited drunk driving as the most important problem on the nation's highways. Further, in 1993, another Gallup poll indicated that the public had become less tolerant of drunk drivers and more supportive of stiffer penalties. At the beginning of the 21st century, MADD had more than 600 chapters and CATs in all 50 states with affiliates in Guam, Canada and Puerto Rico (Really MADD: Looking Back at 20 Years:2003:3)."
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Drunk Driving, 2007.
This paper argues that drunk driving must be addressed from a sociological and legal standpoint.
2,217 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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The paper examines the issues of drunk driving as well as the impact law enforcement has had on its reduction. The paper argues that drunk driving is more of a social issue than a legal issue and that education must be combined with law enforcement to make a difference. The paper contends that the legal system has the ability to mandate treatment and perhaps save the drunk driver as well as those he would have encountered on the road.
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Introduction
Field Sobriety Tests
Problems
Solutions
International
Conclusion
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"John's law is one of many examples when societal responsibility meets legislation and works together to reduce the incidence of driving while impaired. If America is ever going to reduce the fatalities and injuries caused by drunk driving it will have to realize that it is a social as well as a legal issue and combine educational programs with punitive actions to stop drivers from drinking and driving(Mejeur, 2003)."
"New Jersey as well as eight other states have enacted laws that allow them to hold drunk drivers until their blood alcohol levels are below the state's legal limit. While this helps prevent an immediate accident from occurring the root of the problem is still there and should be handled from a societal standpoint."
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Drunk Driving, 2002.
In this paper, four separate journal articles are examined. While these articles are not all on the same aspects of drunk driving, they all deal with the subject in various ways, from juvenile delinquency to penalties from the courts.
3,208 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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For each article, the writer provides an explanation of why the study was conducted and the reasons behind it, as well as an explanation of what and how the results were measured. The various hypotheses that the researchers addressed are mentioned as well as the dependent and independent variables. Any specific intervening variables that may have caused difficulty with the study are also addressed. The conclusions of these four articles are summarized, and personal opinions and perspectives on the value of the research and the methods used will be interjected at that time. This paper examines the worthiness of studies that have been done on drunk driving and tries to determine where weaknesses lie so that further studies can be conducted that may fill in the gaps that present research has left. In order to understand what research is still needed, the writer states that it is important that past research be brought to light. In this way, the potential flaws in past research can be noted so that those who intend to perform these same types of studies in the future will not consistently make the mistakes that have been made in past studies. This will keep research into drunk driving concerns moving forward.
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"This article deals with the advertising for beer and cigarettes and how it influences adolescent behavior. This study was conducted in order to determine whether product warnings about dangerous substances such as alcohol and tobacco affect the rates at which adolescents use these products. It correlates with the drunk driving issue because many adolescents who heed product warnings will be less likely to drink and then get behind the wheel of a car, while adolescents who see product warnings as unimportant will be more likely to drink and then drive, largely because they assume that accidents only happen to others (Krugman, et.al, 1998). In order to determine just how important adolescents see product letting us on alcohol and tobacco, researchers studied their feelings and opinions about these things as well as their behavior. For this particular study, researchers used eye tracking methods to measure how adolescents looked at print advertisements. By doing this, researchers were attempting to measure whether there was a correlation between the length of time that an adolescent looked at a print ad and the ability to remember the warning message that was presented there (Krugman, et.al, 1998)."
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Drunk Driving, 2002.
An overview of the causes and effects of drunk driving.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 28.95
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This paper briefly examines the causes and the consequences of drunk driving. Statistics provided by the National Commission Against Drunk Driving are used.
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Drunk Driving: A Matter of Life or Death, 2002.
A discussion of the dangers of drunk driving and the lives it affects, including appeals of pathos (heart and values), ethos (character) and logos (facts & logic) to convey a powerful message to the reader.
2,565 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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A healthy balance between the different arguments of pathos, ethos and logos (emotion, value, character, and facts & logic) are found in this essay which which deals with the dangers of drunk driving. Included are interviews with those who have personally been affected by drunk driving, as well as personal anecdotes, and significant facts and statistics. All sections of the paper are strategically organized in order to better convey the message to the reader.
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"It was the first day of March. It was the type of day where the chill and dampness seemed to penetrate your soul. I silently watched as Jeremy's mother laid a blood red colored rose on the marble stone. Wiping a tear from the corner of her eye, she ran a hand across the letters of his name that adorn the cold gravestone. Jeremy Taylor (1982 - 2000). She said a silent prayer and turned towards the car. She glanced back once more before walking away. Today Jeremy would've been eighteen. He would've been able to vote or play the lottery if he wanted to. In a couple months he would've graduated - top ten in his class! He would've walked across the stage, gotten his diploma, and tossed his cap high into the air with all his friends. He would've made his plans to leave for college. He had already been accepted into an Ivy League school. How desperately he wanted to become a lawyer. His mom always said she could tell he would make a great lawyer by the way he argued with his sister....But all that changed within a moment. His life was ended at the hands of a drunk driver as he made his way home from school one fateful February afternoon. No longer would they see his smiling face. No longer would they laugh at the childish burping contests he had, as boys do. No longer would they hear the crowd cheer his name as he scored the winning touchdown or the sound of his voice as he excitedly told of his plans to become the best lawyer they had ever seen. All of that was gone now, because someone chose to drink and drive. Watching my friend's burial was one of the most emotional experiences I can recall. I think of how scared he must have been in his final moments. I wonder what he was thinking as he lay there dying. It was an eerie feeling to know that the casket could not even be opened during the service because of how horrific were the injuries that he had sustained. Now whenever "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton comes on the radio, I think of him. I will never get the chance to say goodbye or to tell him all the things I wanted him to know. I can only hope he knows how much he was loved and will be missed. Rest in peace my angel."
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Drunk Driving, 1992.
A research comparing the drunk driving policies of New York and Texas, including socioeconomic variables, assumptions and per capita arrests.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 59.95
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"Comparing the Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol Policies of New York and Texas
Defining the Problem
Driving while under the influence of alcohol continues to be a major problem in the United States (Willingham & Cameron, 1990). Total driving while under the influence of alcohol arrests increased by 15.2 percent from 1979 to 1988, while the population was increasing 9.3 percent (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1990; Bureau of the Census, 1991). From 1987 to 1988, however, arrests for driving while under the influence of alcohol declined by 4.2 percent (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1990).
Per capita driving while under the influence arrests vary widely by state. The highest per capita rate-1.09 arrests per 10..."
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Drunk Driving, 2002.
Examines driving under the influence and the laws pertaining to it.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 76.95
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An 8-page paper that discusses DUI and the law with regard to SADD and MADD.
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Drunk Driving Among Today's Youth, 2005.
Examines what causes young people to drink under the influence of alcohol and what can be done about this problem.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, AU$ 96.95
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The most vulnerable victims to the allure of drinking and driving seem to be young people, be they college age or younger. This essay will look at some of the arguments that are made for why young people drink and drive, as well as what sort of strategies and legislation have been argued as viable and have been enacted to put a stop to this all-too-often tragic phenomenon.
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"Mixed messages with regard to alcohol consumption are abundant in today's society. Alcoholic beverage companies sponsor television advertisements that caution drinkers to imbibe responsibly and to never, ever drive while under the influence of their products. Yet the next advertisement that flickers across the screen might extol the virtues of a similar product. NASCAR and other automobile-racing industries paste decals of beer companies across their cars' hoods and doors, touting these beverages as the cars race around the track, all the while expecting spectators to separate drinking and driving. No wonder drunk driving is such a problem in our society -- drinking and driving often are intertwined by the profit-first companies. The most vulnerable victims to the allure of drinking and driving seem to be young people of college age or even younger."
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Drunk Driving, 1999.
Research proposal to test effectiveness of revoking license for first DUI, in economic benefit context.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 16 sources, AU$ 85.95
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"PROBLEM STATEMENT AND HYPOTHESIS
Increased societal emphasis on the problems associated with drunken driving behaviors has resulted in the creation of many new programs. Some of these programs are enhanced law enforcement programs (increased enforcement and more severe penalties), while others emphasize treatment (the correction of individual problems). What continues to be unknown with a high degree of certainty is whether any of these policy approaches is dealing effectively with the real causes of drunk driving, or even whether these various policy approaches are effectively reducing the incidence of drunk driving behavior (Evans, 1996, p. 104).
Worldwide, approximately 50.0 percent of all fatal automobile accidents are due to the influence of alcohol consumption by.."
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Drunk Driving, 1997.
Issues discussed include State laws, deaths, incidence, views on alcoholism, focusing on weaknesses in the NJ law.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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Despite significant progress in the war against drunk driving, drinking and driving is still killing tens of thousands of Americans every year. In New Jersey, the Drinking and Driving Law sounds tough on the books, but the law neglects to target repeat offenders--one of the most deadly groups of drunk drivers. Enforcement of the law is lax when it comes to repeat offenders, and no serious program is offered to encourage more responsible behavior by those who are serious alcoholics. This research proposes to increase the punishment and enforcement of drunk driving laws against repeat offenders, and to provide one-on-one counseling for those who appear unable or unwilling to drive responsibly.
Policy Proposal
Decrying the first .."
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M.A.D.D., 2005.
A study of the campaign against drunk driving, led by the group M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving.)
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper examines the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) campaign against drunken driving. The paper studies the campaign within the context of Albert Bandura's self-efficacy theory, which address origins, makeup, objectives and methods of a group. The paper focuses on the campaign's success due to the emotional appeal of the group.
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"Mother to Mother", 2004.
An examination of the book, "Mother to Mother", by Sindiwe Magona.
1,057 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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This paper provides a critical analysis of the book, "Mother to Mother", by Sindiwe Magona. The book, "Mother to Mother", is a touching and elegant story of race relations and misunderstanding in South Africa. The paper explains how the author bases her book on a true incident, but looks at it from the eyes of a mother who loves her son but recognizes his inadequacies. It states that the book is a devastating look at apartheid, violence, and anger in a society long split between black and white.
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"This emotional book looks at both sides of a young white woman's murder in a black township in South Africa. The book begins with the haunting line "My son killed your daughter" (Magona 1), and that line grabs the reader from the beginning, and makes them want to learn more about the two families and their responsibilities to themselves, and the their community. The book covers only two days chronologically, but the author skillfully uses flashbacks to look back on her life and the life of her son, to illustrate the hatred and violence at work in South African society that created such a "monster" as her son and the other killers. The mother is not unaware that her child has turned into something she cannot control, but she is also aware that the lifestyle of poor blacks in a dominant white society has been the spark that created the fire under the murderers. Coming from a life without hope, how can they see anything else for themselves?"
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The Societal Implication of Impaired Driving, 2000.
This essay examines the implications that impaired driving has for society, the individual, and the family in the United States and Canada.
4,100 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 119.95
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This paper examines the issue of drunk driving and how it affects society. It first defines drunk driving and then looks at how drinking alcohol impairs one's ability to drive. The sociological perspectives of drinking and driving are examined, and the causes of this phenomenon are discussed. Finally, suggestions for methods to change this ever-growing problem in society are analyzed.
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"The views of the major sociological perspectives would all share the similar view that impaired driving is wrong but all three would have great differences from one another as well. The structural functionalist may argue that drinking and driving is one of the dysfunctions of a functional society. All societies need dysfunctions to operate correctly. Drunk driving as a dysfunction is creating jobs within the society such as auto maintenance and manufacturing. A functionalist may also say that impaired driving is inevitable, a part of society that people must learn to live with and do its best to prevent. A conflict theorist would probably argue that drunk drivers are part of a subordinate group within a society that is a burden on the dominant group. A conflict theorist may also say that it is because of a person's lack of money that he/she would drive while intoxicated, insinuating that the bulk of drunk drivers belong to the lower and middle class who can't afford a taxi. A symbolic interactionist may lay blame for the drinking and driving problem on societies dependence on personal transportation and commitment to alcohol. They may argue that it is the promotion and advertising of alcoholic beverages and automobiles on television, radio, in the newspaper, and on billboards, etc. that people see everyday that encourage not one, but both of these things. People may get the message that it is ok to engage in both activities at the same time as a result of seeing these symbols all around them. As you will see in this next section, H. Laurence Ross is a symbolic interactionist."
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Drinking and Driving, 2002.
An examination of the sociological and economic impact of driving under the influence of alcohol.
654 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 25.95
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This paper analyzes statistics and figures of death and accidents from drunk driving. It looks at the sociological impact of this growing phenomenon as well as the economic ramifications. The writer examines what can be done in order to reverse this trend.
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"In the year 2000, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the United States experienced its largest increase in alcohol related traffic deaths in the history of the nation. During the millennium year, 17,380 people were killed in alcohol related crashes. This breaks down to approximately one person every hour. NHTSA reported that this number equaled approximately forty-one percent of the 41,945 total traffic fatalities. In 2001, 17,448 people were killed in crashes related to alcohol and in 2002, 17,970 people died in these types of accidents. In other words, every year more people are dying because of drunk drivers."
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Three Types of Mothers, 2006.
Lists, classifies, and discusses three different types of mothers and their parenting style.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 28.95
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Most people can describe their mothers and list the wonderful things they did for them as a child. Other people tell horror stories about their mothers. Parenting does not come with an instruction book so mothers learn by reading, watching, or trial and error. In this classification of mothers, three different types of mothers are discussed: Super Moms, soccer Mothers, and single mothers.
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Aggressive Driving, 2007.
A discussion of aggressive driving.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper examines all aspects of aggressive driving. The paper explains that aggressive driving can be defined as driving that fails to consider the safety of others and that aggressive drivers know they may be driving in such a way that could endanger others. The paper then looks at the difference between road rage and aggressive driving. The paper points out that studying the behaviors of aggressive drivers and knowing what to do when someone is driving aggressively is vital in reducing the number of accidents caused by aggressive drivers. The paper then looks at why male drivers are more aggressive than females. The paper concludes with suggestions on how one can protect oneself from aggressive drivers.
Outline:
The Dangers of Aggressive Driving
Understanding Aggressive Driving Behaviors
Male Drivers Are More Aggressive than Females
Protecting Oneself Against Aggressive Drivers
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"If a driver intentionally intends to harm another driver or another person, they can be stated to be aggressive drivers. Some people may not intend to be aggressive drivers, but they know they are taking risks that could endanger the lives of others which make them aggressive drivers. Some of the behaviors that aggressive drivers have are tailgating, failure to obey traffic signs, weaving in and out of traffic with no regard to safety, passing on the right, honking, yelling, and facial or hand gestures (Aggressive Driving). Most aggressive drivers have high levels of stress and may be angry at loved ones and/or angry at themselves. Often these drivers may have mental health problems. Three factors are in common and they are "lack of responsible driving behavior, reduced levels of traffic enforcement, and increased congestion and travel in our urban areas" (Aggressive Driving)."
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