Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

This is a 6 page paper comparing contemporary realism and liberalism. Contemporary realism and liberalism are basically conflicting political ideals but aspects of each are encountered in the modern day political arena. Realism is based on the understanding that protection and self-interests of the nation state should be the dominant feature in political decisions, justice, ...

A 4 page review of William A. Clark’s “The California Cauldron”, a book which explores the impacts of recent immigration on California. Clark explores the changes in laws and other factors which have led California to become one of the most demographically evolving regions in the United States. While many of the changes ...

12 pages in length. The chaotic aspect of seventeenth century politics led to two completely disparate approaches to political order: natural laws and divine rights. As humanity's natural rights evolved up to the time of Hugo Grotius, two equally adamant opinions continued to linger. It was through Grotius' enlightened philosophies that the ...

The origins of the right and left wing are explained in this 4 page paper that explores the revolutionary qualities each group possesses. Each forges ahead with their revolution, each faction slightly different from the other. Contemporary illustrations are provided and the school is considered to be a battleground. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that determines the significance of studying politics, while also looking at the impact of the two predominant political parties and democracy as a whole. Bibliography lists several sources.

This 5 page report discusses the differences in the development, attitudes, and realities of democracy compared with dictatorship. As the 20th century closes, more people live under democratic rule than under dictatorship at the end of the 20th century. However, the fact remains that in many circumstances, democracy was won only after the excesses of ...

A 5 page paper on democracy in everyday life. The paper defines democracy, gives some examples and tells how they are related to all different kinds of people in all different kind of situations every single day. Bibliography included.

A 5 page paper discussing two books on federalism in the U.S. 'American Federalism' by Thomas R. Dye and 'The Price of Federalism' by Paul E. Peterson. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 5 page essay that consults the writings of four early American authors--De Crevecoeur, Rush, Franklin and Tyler-- in determining how the concept of an American originated and also how these individuals saw this new nation and nationality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper on June Jordan's essay 'Freedom Time.' The paper examines Jordan's assertion that only when we get over this fetish for the narrow agendas of special interest groups will we be able to seek justice for all. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Richard Haass, former Senior Director of the National Security Council for the Bush Administration, provides an overview of management principles related to the process of government that are beneficial in defining the governing of public organizations, including educational settings. This 3 page paper provides a brief overview of the arguments offered by Haass ...

A 5 page investigation of the similarities and differences between capitalism and planned socialism. Examples are given of both. The writer posits that true capitalism does not exist anywhere in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page research paper presents the essential features of modern capitalist economics dynamics according to the works of Albert Hirschman and Joseph Schumpeter. The main economic ideas and theories of Hirschman and Schumpeter are evaluated from the modern 20th Century perspective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The subject of authority is discussed in relationship to political ideology and class. This 8 page paper suggests that societal reaction to authority is inextricably linked with liberalism and conservatism as well as social status. The Rodney King beating and trial is used as one illustration. The paper includes Weber's interpretation of authority. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page research paper which examines the book Blood & Belonging: Journey Into the New Nationalism by Michael Ignatieff. The writer demonstrates that Ignatieff's work delves deeply linto nationalism showing all its implications, positive and negative. No additional sources cited.

This 2 page paper looks at the writing group known as Publius and Thomas Jefferson's views... comparisons are made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page comparison of dependency verses modernization. Discusses the pros and cons of each and concludes that although modernization is most often viewed in a positive light, it has many drawbacks of its own. These drawbacks include the loss of traditional lifeways, the loss of traditional values, and considerable environmental degradation. ...

This 6 page paper looks at the theory and effects of modernization. Several third world countries are explored in terms of gender equality and environmental issues. The paper concludes that effects are primarily detrimental in both areas. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A short 4 page overview of American Democracy, its theoretical foundations, character, and identity. Also used in this discussion are sections of Amerdrea.wps -- a paper defining the American Dream and what it has come to mean with regard to the middle class and so forth. No Bibliography.

A 5 page paper which explores the liberal and conservative thought as expressed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill and Edmund Burke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper first defines the concepts and then quickly proceeds in defense of individualism. Several notable authors are discussed including Marx and Engels, Theodore Tilton, Alexis de Tocqueville and Samuel Brittan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the subject of individualism through the eyes of Alexis de Tocqueville, Robert Bellah and Karl Marx. Its relationship to democracy is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page report discussing the how the concept of the state came about and why the social contract theory was devised. Of the three philosophers who are best known and who had the most influence in this area of political discourse, this writer believes Locke's philosophy more closely solve the problem the Contract was ...

12 pages in length. The author discusses the works of Plato, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engel, and John Locke in relation to their theories of 'Justice.' Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page discussion of globalization in the Postmodern era and of the effects it has had on civil disobedience. Relates that rapid advancements in technology now allow us to access information and people in ways that have never been possible before. While most of our increased access to information and people translates ...