Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 48 page research paper that investigates the relationship between the pharmaceutical industry and European think tanks in regards to looking at how this alliance has affected public policy formulation in regards to health systems and reform, pharmaceutical competitiveness, intellectual property and parallel trade. The writer also addresses the history of European think tanks, how ...

A 5 page overview of the evolution of American foreign policy between the beginning pages of our history and the end of the Cold War in the Twentieth Century. While much of the Nineteenth Century would be spent largely in isolation from the rest of the world, soon our policy of emphasizing expansionism and ...

A 5 page paper which briefly touches on some of the history of the Marines, and then discusses various aspects of what is expected and what is experienced in the division of the Marines. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that direct democracy is impractical and looks at the concept historically. Ancient history is disused as well as how classic authors viewed the concept. Athenian democracy is compared to the representative democracy that exists today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page overview of the World Trade Organization. The author outlines the history of the organization and traces its accomplishments as well as its criticisms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an extensive overview of the various offices contained under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General. The history of the office is provided as well as practical information. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that changing the constitutional monarchy into a republic would be beneficial for Australia. The history of the Republican movement is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at economic problems and cultural issues in Hawaii. Much history is relayed in this paper that discusses the political problems in the state. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the current economic structure of our country has arisen largely as a result of slave labor in our earlier history. The author contends blacks should receive reparations for this injustice. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) inclusive of its history and how it affects the region economically and environmentally. Recent difficulties for TVA are duly noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page review of the 1968 article by author Nelson W. Polsby. This article traces the history of the U.S. House of Representatives from its initial formation in the mid 1700s to the mid 1900s and supports the authors contention that within these two centuries the House of Representatives has become progressively more institutionalized. ...

8 pages. This paper will explain the history, feasibility and economics of the Michigan Poverty and Social Welfare Policy. Starting with a brief outline the paper will organize this information and give the reader an overall view of the State of Michigan's stance on poverty and social welfare in a well-put together format. ...

A paper which looks at the history of trade unions in Britain in the twentieth century, with particular reference to the postwar period, and considers the possible future of labour relations in the UK in the light of the present industrial settlement. Bibliography lists 7 sources

A 7 page examination of the history of the Berlin Wall. This paper concentrates on telling the stories of those who escaped. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page outline of the history of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The author includes the program's mission statement and long term goals and discusses its many areas of activity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A paper which looks at A Question of Character – Life Lessons to Learn from Military History by Simmons and Gaebelein, in terms of the way in which the authors perceive the importance of character and the impact which the character of individual leaders can have on community ethics and behaviour.

A 3 page review of the history of the Social Security System. The author emphasizes that while the system has proven invaluable to some of the less fortunate of our society, it has proven to be a chain and ball for those that continue to struggle to make the ends meet.

An 8 page research paper that discusses the pro and cons of the immigration debate, offering an overview of immigration policy that considers history, as well as the present. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at various philosophical points of view and evaluates Fukuyama's end of history debate. An overview of different ideologies--liberalism, conservatism and Marxism--are explored. The paper contends that liberalism is dominant in the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the history and political systems of the various islands of Polynesia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews key documents from history that ultimately are reflected in the US Constitution. These Documents include the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and the Articles of Confederation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The never-ending quest for global peace represents a dichotomy of approach: In order to achieve peace, people must die for it to become a reality. Moving forward into the twenty-first century finds the quest for global peace at a crossroads never before experienced in the history of the world; ...

5 pages. The techniques of war have changed dramatically since World War I. This paper gives examples of warfare through history and some of the more important changes in war, both in equipment and warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at politics in both states. The 2002 elections are the focus of this paper that also looks at machine politics and the history of Tammany Hall. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the history of politics in Texas from 1836 to the present. Bibliography lists sources.