An apparent consequence of the petroleum boom of the
1970s is the exposure of Saudi Arabia, a formerly closed
society, to a massive onslaught of customs and values
emanating primarily from western societies. The illegal
use of drugs is one such phenomenon which has gained
momentum and rapidly expanded. The...
Ideals of freedom, independence, and land ownership helped form and perpetuate the mythology of ranching in the United States. However, stereotypes emerged as a result of distortion from the media and the move away from the land. Social philosophies changed
regarding the environment, land use, and the health and safety...