Abstract
This paper contends that despite reforms in prisons, there are still major problems that exist regarding prisoner treatment and prison conditions. First, the paper cites the issue of inmate violence. It also discusses the impact of prison overcrowding. Finally, the paper addresses the cost of running and maintaining a prison.

From the Paper
"Prison systems around the world have gone through various changes over the years, with more humane treatment given to prison inmates presently than ever before. Nevertheless, there are still major problems that exist regarding prisoner treatment and prison conditions. Inmate violence has become a significant issue within today's prisons, creating an atmosphere of danger and fear. This is a result of immense overcrowding that most prisons internationally now experience. In 1978, the United States prison..."

Tags:prison, violence, conditions

Abstract
The paper discusses how the prison system has gone through various changes over the years, with more humane treatment given to prison inmates today than ever before. Nevertheless, the paper argues that there are still major problems that exist regarding prisoner treatment and prison conditions. The paper asserts that prison violence has become a serious and dangerous issue within today's prisons and this is a result of immense overcrowding that most prisons now experience. The paper reveals that in 1978, the United States prison system housed approximately 500,000 inmates, this number jumped to 2 million in 2001 (Marciniak, 2002) and by June 2007, 2,299,116 prisoners were incarcerated, resulting in a 6% annual growth in prisoners between 2000 and 2006 (U.S. Department of Justice). The papr explains that this was "an increase of 1.8% from yearend 2006, less than the average annual growth of 2.6% from 2000-2006" (U.S. Department of Justice, para. 1). "

From the Paper
"The prison system has gone through various changes over the years, with more humane treatment given to prison inmates today than ever before. Nevertheless, there are still major problems that exist regarding prisoner treatment and prison conditions. Prison violence has become a serious and dangerous issue within today's prisons. This is a result of immense overcrowding that most prisons now experience. For example, in 1978, the United States prison system housed approximately 500,000 inmates."

Tags:prison, conditions, overcrowding

Abstract
This paper reviews the article "Assessing and Managing Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions" by N.L. Judge.

From the Paper
"In summary, this article presents a discussion of the musculoskeletal system, noting the anatomy and physiology of this system as well as common complaints related to this system. Patients with musculoskeletal problems typically suffer from decreased functioning and pain. These patient seek assistance from healthcare practitioners and nurses today are helping this patient population more and more. Thus, nurses and other..."

Tags:Assessing, and, managing, patients, withmusculoskeletal, conditions

Abstract
This paper explores the current political and security conditions in Africa, with emphasis on the role of Nigeria. The paper details the conflicts undergone by the continent. The paper also explains the efforts to restore order rather than promote development.

From the Paper
"For many many decades the entire continent of Africa has been troubled with conflicts that have disrupted the political and social order, inhibited vitally important economic growth and focused efforts on the part of African governments as well as foreign powers on restoring order rather than on promoting development."

Tags:Africa, security conditions, Nigeria

Abstract
This paper explains that Dangarembga's novel "Nervous Conditions" shows the inequities created by a colonial government and by the perpetuation of colonialism through class division and gender dominance. The author points out that this novel is unique in terms of its character development and its relation to the personal experience of the author, an affluent native woman of Zimbabwe. The paper relates that the women of this book represent the internal societal struggles of gender inequality and patriarchal domination. The author underscores that the novel analyzes the impact of this gender inequality on the physical attributes of women by emphasizing that the road to acceptance in a strict, patriarchal society is through physical ailments.

Table of Contents:
"Nervous Conditions"- A Brief
"Nervous Conditions" - Theoretical Implications
"Nervous Conditions" - Analysis and Conclusions

From the Paper
"Nyasha's sage advice also portrays the hardships of recognizing the atrocities of colonial inequality. The author argues that the issue of colonialism is not observable cosmetically. Rather, internal examination of the family unit and gender interaction is necessary in noticing the elements left behind by colonial rule. Class segregation is obvious in Tambu's mistreatment during her educational career, but specific residual impacts of patriarchal colonialism is much more obvious through the role of the uncle, Babamukuru."

Tags:inequities, physical, gender, dominance, experience

Abstract
This paper details the poverty and poor working conditions in England during the Victorian Era and how these conditions had a profoundly negative impact on the health and well-being of the working class. The paper describes the long hours, hazardous working conditions, and low pay that sentenced the people of the working class to a life of inadequate food, housing, medical care, and education. The paper also points out how the Victorian Era is a disturbing example of the consequences of substandard working condition.

From the Paper
"Poor working conditions had a tremendous and negative effect on the health of the working class in England in the Victorian Age. The Victorian Age (the nineteenth century) saw the rise of a large working class, where women, men, and children are spent long hours in employment in substandard conditions. Working conditions were poor, and physical mistreatment was common, as were long hours, unhealthy conditions, and poor wages. As a direct result of these poor conditions and ensuing poverty, the health of the average working class Victorian was poor. Nutrition and hygiene were poor, and disease was common, as was malnutrition."

Tags:toiling, factories, industrial, revolution, workforce, difficult, grueling, damaging, health

Abstract
This paper looks at two conditions which need constant supervision from prison authorities and human rights groups with regard to prisons in the U.S. One is whether humane conditions are provided and the other is concerned with the degree of rehabilitation that prisons facilitate. The paper discusses what can be done to improve conditions and prevent previous inmates returning to prisons.

From the Paper
"According to Human Rights Watch, prisoners suffer from physical mistreatment, excessive disciplinary measures, intolerable physical conditions and inadequate medical and mental health care. Prisons are severely overcrowded and do not have adequate staffing. Many local jails are unsafe, vermin-infested and lack areas where inmates can get exercise or fresh air. Violence by inmates and guards is common. Mentally ill inmates who comprise between six and fourteen percent of the incarcerated population do not receive adequate monitoring and treatment. Private prisons operate without sufficient control and oversight from public correctional authorities. Both prisoner-on-prisoner sexual abuse and sexual abuse of women is a huge problem. Amnesty International reported that sexual abuse of female inmates is rampant but said many cases go unreported for fear of retaliation. Amnesty reported an undetermined number of cases of prison guards who grope women during daily searches and who rape women. Amnesty also found some prison guards sell female prisoners as sex slaves to male inmates."

Tags:amnesty, human, rights, rehabilitation

Abstract
This paper discusses and analyzes the working environment and conditions at a company in Britain to determine whether the company can be held responsible for the fire that erupted on its premises. The paper looks at whether a criminal action suit can proceed against the Personal Products Plc company on behalf of the 261 people that died and the many others that were severely injured in the fire. The paper argues that, while company directors can very often act with impunity when it comes to the safety of their employees, in the case of Personal Products Plc, this may not be the case since the company's pattern of negligent attitudes regarding employee safety is quite obvious and indicative of a cavalier attitude toward corporate responsibility. The paper goes on to look at the company's insurance records to see just who might be held responsible for all of the damage caused by the fire and concludes that, ultimately, the chairman and the directors are responsible for the conditions at Perfect Products Plc with the accountants and the insurance company having only secondary responsibility.

From the Paper
"While it is not a question of equal pay, the decision of the HRM Manager to lay off 300 workers, predominantly mainly over-50 and female workers brings to mind intimations of unequal pay. In fact, there may be a cause of action, depending on the conditions of working because the Equal Pay Act of 1970 makes it "unlawful for employers to discriminate between men and women in terms of their pay and contractual conditions" (womenandequalityunit Web site, 2005). It is possible that the move violated contractual conditions; the Act applies to both genders, and the women might find a cause of action because of the necessity of comparing their contractual treatment not with that of other women, but with that of men. If they were laid off at greater rates than men were, then it is likely they have a cause of action against Perfect Products plc on that basis."

Tags:ethical, impact, personnel, issues, industrial, disaster, blinded, lost, limbs, bones, poisoned

Abstract
Labor conditions have been at the center of debate for many generations. The Fair Labor Act indemnified the rights of American workers and the responsibilities of employers. However, there are still certain issues that face the current labor force in each of the various industries. This discussion explores the ways in which labor conditions can be improved. It discusses a technical plan, management plan, capabilities, and costs associated with this improvement.

From the Paper
"The improvement of health and safety conditions and the implementation of training and educational programs are also essential to the improvement of labor conditions. The firm will implement programs to carefully monitor the health and safety conditions in the workplace. These programs will ensure that bathrooms, workplace cafeterias are clean and that machines are being used properly. Training and educational programs will aid in employee advancement and also guarantee that the company is operating at maximum capabilities. Much of the training that will be available to employees will be conducted by the company to improve the skills of the labor force. The firm will reimburse tuition costs for employers seeking undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and career training."

Tags:training, career, employee

Abstract
This paper analyzes Emile Zola's book, "Germinal", and Andrei Konchalovsky's movie, "The Inner Circle", and the message that both deliver regarding the social conditions before and after the Communist era. The paper shows how both the novel and the film reveal that conditions for the common man were oppressive, both prior to the establishment of Communism and after its establishment.

From the Paper
"Emile Zola's book, "Germinal", depicts a society that existed before and during the time that the influence of communism was felt in Europe and the Soviet Union. "Germinal" depicts labor problems among coal miners in late nineteenth century France. Told through the eyes of a newcomer to the mines, Etienne Lantier, Zola's book depicts the lead character's struggles to improve working conditions by organizing worker resistance. Etienne organizes a strike that has an unpredictable and tragic outcome (Zola)."

Tags:europe, soviet, union, coal, miners, france, etienne, lantier, france, stalin, projectionist