Essays and Research Papers on Political Issues

4 pages in length. It was only a matter of time before the black eye of steroidal use throughout major league baseball would instigate official policy as a means by which to try to re-establish the pure and unadulterated national pastime of long ago. Today's drug use within the league is responsible for ...

A 17 page paper which examines the history and importance of soccer and baseball in Latin America. The paper also focuses on how important soccer is in Brazil and how important baseball is in Central America. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the steroids typically used by athletes, how they are administered, what they do, and the benefits and risks of usage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that steroids should not be used by athletes. Arguments for both sides are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which argues that steroids in professional Major League Baseball is a bad thing. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

In seven pages this paper analyzes the use of performance enhancing drugs in baseball and how they have forever changed the way the game is played. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

3 pages in length. The concept of sportsmanship sits front and center when examining the social impact of high performance drugs, inasmuch as the very use of these artificial enhancers is akin to cheating. Famous athletes forget the social responsibility they have to maintain an ethical persona because of the influence they have ...

This 5 page paper examines the issue related to the use of performance enhancing drugs, particularly as it respects Olympic athletes. Both sides of the issue are explored. The paper concludes that they should be allowed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines Barcelona and its hosting of the Olympics. The improvements made as a result is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page tutorial paper which argues how the use of ssteroids by professional athletes does not teach the youth about good sportsmanship or good behavior. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In three pages this paper discusses the text’s theme, author’s main argument and how he approaches the subject matter such as his source documentation, intended audience, and personal assessment of the author’s position. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 12 page research paper that discusses the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and their meaning for international relations. This examination and analysis of current literature endeavors to determine the role of the 2008 Olympic Games as an issue in international relations. This discussion examines how sporting events are related to foreign affairs policy ...

This 6 page paper looks at the use of Mascots in the Olympic Games since their first appearance with Waldi in the 1976 Munich Games. and discusses the hypothesis that "As Olympic mascots become more and more popular it had become like a machine that only focused on marking, economic interest rather than to view ...

A 3 page look at China’s negotiations for limited Internet during the 2008 Olympics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper examines the steroid controversy in Major League Baseball and assesses the effectiveness of the current policy. In addition, the issue is considered from an ethical perspective, discussing whether or not this practice is morally justified from utility (greatest good) and deontological (respect for basic rights) points of view. ...

This 5 page paper discusses ergogenic aids, which include steroids, and their use. It argues that steroids are not only illegal but dangerous and should not be used. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10-page paper examines the 1990s conflict between the New England Patriots and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts about a new stadium. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses potential economic benefits (and disadvantages) that a major event like World Cup soccer brings to its host country. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes an article about athletic academic performance and how it relates to a person who is studying for a career in physical education. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the potential economic, social and environmental impacts that the FIFA Football World Cup, held in South Africa, in 2010 will have on its local economy and environment. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the contentions that professional wrestling promotes sexism, homophobia, and sexual violence presented by Jhally and Katz in this 2003 film. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the use of performance-enhancing drugs and professional baseball. Bibliography lists 6 sources.