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This paper uses a case study methodology and a Critical Theory framework to interpret corporate crimes committed by the transnational corporation Ferruzzi. Building upon the literature on the crisis of Fordism, the globalization of the economy and society, and corporate crime, it is argued that Ferruzzi was involved in a systematic violation of laws. The analysis points to the fact that these behaviors are endemic to capitalism as they are rooted in the contradiction between capital accumulation and substantive democracy in advanced Western societies. Democratic calls for the establishment of broader participation of subordinate classes in the direction of society create obstacles to the action of profit-seeking corporations. Corporations bypass these obstacles through illegal maneuvers which, today, are made possible by the transnational nature of their activities.

This work analyzes the reactions of rural residents to the introduction of market‐oriented economic reforms in the Russian agricultural sector. Employing primary data collected in a 1995 survey of three villages in the Russian Republic, we argue that strong resistance to the introduction of Neo‐liberal market‐oriented reforms exists, often based on the respondents' awareness of the importance of social interdependence. Rural residents feel harmed by government reforms, reject further reforms in agriculture, and would prefer a return to pre‐1991 conditions. Although most have experienced a decline in village solidarity, they also believe that some forms of collective life will persist in rural communities. Respondents also question the fairness of economic markets given their observation that many have gotten ahead by illegal activities. In general, those with more resources are slightly less negative in their responses. Still, we argue that these results do not necessarily indicate that rural Russians totally reject the move toward a market‐based economy. Rather, the results taken together suggest that points of strain and resistance emerge from the rapid introduction of market‐oriented reforms, with little protection from unwanted consequences and the uncertainties of capitalism, in a context characterized by a long tradition of collective social relations.

Survival analysis is used in a wide variety of research settings to maximize the information extracted from a group of timed observations. Measures employed in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts often involve such observations. Yet to date, survival analysis has not been widely used to guide CQI efforts. This article presents the features of survival analysis that are most applicable to CQI efforts and illustrates the application of these techniques to a quality improvement project focused on diabetic kidney disease. Results are compared with those from a "standard" analysis. The interpretation of results is discussed in the context of constraints typical of CQI efforts. The article concludes with a recommendation for broader application of this valuable analytic methodology.