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A method of sociological investigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
"It is the purpose of the author of this thesis to present, from his limited experience as a social surveyor and from a rather extended study of social surveys, the meaning and value of the survey method to the science of sociology." --Text taken...
The poverty of place : a comparative study of five rural counties in the Missouri Ozark
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1999)
to discover why, contrary to what is expected, the county at the center of this group has been notably more prosperous over time than her persistently poor neighbors. When Lyson's concept of economic distance is applied to the five county region a relationship...
The teaching of community civics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1916)
Text taken from page ii: "This thesis is the outgrowth of a feeling that our present day civics is, in a large measure, inadequate to the needs of our citizenship. During my four years' experience in teaching civics in high school I had a growing...
An analysis of production costs and applications high cost of living and panics and depressions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
necessary they may be for certain purposes, are not the stress points in the present entrepreneur economy. We shall not only limit the first part of the discussion to the entrepreneur analysis but shall confine it chiefly to the one great reason why...
Values concerning disadvantaged pupils in differing organizational climates
(University of Missouri--Columbia., 1970)
Educators who have had occasion to visit a variety of different schools and communicate with their respective staffs recognize that each school has its own distinctive characteristics aside from those relating to size, ...
An analysis of journals used in research in geomorphology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1974)
Some characteristics and environmental sensitivities of taxpayers taking the United States political contribution tax credit during 1979-1982
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1988)
on the effect of tax law provisions on economic behavior. The study might provide useful information to policy makers as well if tax incentives for political donations are reconsidered by Congress. The study evaluates quantitative and indicator variables...
Dimensions of nursing home care: perspectives of patients, family members, and care providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1991)
these to the context in which care takes place. Resulting care models are presented and compared using both taxonomic and spatial representations of data from multiple sources. The effects gender and other roles have on the particular configuration of care each...
The work of the Board of public welfare of Kansas City, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
The Board of Public Welfare idea is a universal one, by which we mean that such an institution is applicable to other communities. Its spirit, aim, and principles have been tested, and found not wanting; they meet the ...
The radio broadcasting enterprise of Free China
(University of Missouri., 1958)
as Free China. Present day radio broadcasting enterprise in Free China serves as one of its effective tools for social education, as one of its most popular means for public information and entertainment and, above all, as one of its most powerful weapons...
Poverty and relief among Negroes of St. Louis, Missouri as indicated by the work of the philanthropic agencies of the city
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1918)
Text from page 2: "This monograph is an attempt to present the poverty situation as found among negroes of St. Louis by the philanthropic agencies of the city; to give an idea of the work done by these agencies to relieve this poverty; and to point...
The pure milk problem of the small town. A survey and movement for improving the milk supply of St. Charles, MO.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1917)
Text from page 9: There is need for considerable study of the exact importance of the milk problem of the small town and of the proper means of remedying bad conditions. In this work the agricultural colleges should be of ...
The limitations of the Ricardian theory of rent : a study of static theory in relation to changing business practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1918)
competition -- The monopoly theory of rent in the natural order -- Wealth centralized in the hands of tradesmen in the existing order -- James Anderson's theory of the relation of the landlord and capitalistic classes -- Ricardo's Theory of Rent, an analysis...
Supervision in the extension service in Helmand Arghandab Valley Authority, Afganistan
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1969)
Supervision is a process by which subordinates are assisted to perform their activities with increasing satisfaction to themselves, to people with whom they work and to the organization. The principal aim of Extension ...
English bourgeois tragedy from 1576 to 1642
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)
as it existed in England between 1576 and 1642, the dates of the building of the first London play-house and of the closing of the theaters by the puritans. This investigation includes the following points: a historical study of the influence of social...
The Thomas Hart Benton faction in Missouri politics, 1850-1860
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1937)
, their condition of economic development, and their social background in order to discover it there were other common influences, besides Benton's personal leadership, that bound them into one political party.--Preface....
The modern Chinese press on Taiwan
(University of Missouri., 1958)
"The purpose of this study is two-fold. One is to present facts about the present conditions of the Chinese press on Taiwan whereupon the Republic of China is based. The other is to evaluate the development and limitations of the Chinese press...
Students and politics in India : Parochialization and policization in a national university
(University of Missouri -- Columbia., 1975)
Development of manual arts instruction in cities of the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1918)
of life down to the present bifurcation into the distinct fields of (1) general manual arts courses in the common schools and (2) special vocational courses in trade and vocational schools under public control."...
A study in the marketing of perishable fruit
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)
on the market. The purpose of this investigation has been to secure all possible information and data in regard to the various steps in the development of the Ozark strawberry industry and to study its many phases with special relation to the problems...