Growing up in a family that lacks a biological father is correlated with a number of poor outcomes for youths. This study uses the National Educational Longitudinal Survey of 1988 to examine the extent to which differences in income or in parental involvement can explain the effects of family structure on youth outcomes. We find that measurement error in income from single-parent homes affects ...

As I walked toward the elevators at the end of a long call night, I saw a patient sitting on the edge of her bed, staring blankly into the hall. Like many on the oncology floor, she had lost her hair. I waved at her. She nodded. I took a few steps into her room. I introduced myself; she told me her name— Julie. I asked Julie how she was feeling. “I’m trying to make a decision,” she said, chokin...

In this article, we advance a framework that highlights the relational nature of rivalry emergence and its ongoing manifestations, before illustrating in practice through an analysis between Serbs Albanians over issue Kosovo. We argue locus lies inherently social character human desire destructive reciprocity elicited by mimetic behaviour. The manner which rivals portray their plight, legitimis...

This article examines the living images of Virgin through illustration one most important collections miracles 13th century, Les Miracles de Nostre Dame by Gautier Coinci. In this case, I will focus my attention on manuscript 551 Besançon (Besançon, BM, MS 551), which, although it has many flaws in its manufacture, offers an interesting presentation images. The study these miniatures reflects i...

Approved by: ———————————————————– Advisor Date ———————————————————– ———————————————————– ———————————————————– DEDICATION To my parents ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It would be impossible to adequately express my gratitude and appreciation for my advisor, Professor George Yin. His ceaseless devotion, support, and encouragement has been the driving force behind all my accomplishments during my doctoral st...

Dominique-Jean Larrey was a distinguished surgeon in chief of Napoleon's army and a faithful servant of the Empire. His surgical skills and inventions, his absolute attachment and devotion to his profession, his humanitarian spirit and courage entitled him as one of history's greatest military surgeons.