Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 9 page paper that defines the political theories of Marxism, Neorealism, Liberalism and Postmodernism or Constructivism as related to the state in international relations. Discussed are the similarities and differences that exist between the four theories as well as a short section on agential power as it has developed within the Marxism theory. ...

This 5 page paper provides a description of federalism since the country's inception and then takes a look at the slight changes it has incurred over time. The thesis of this paper is that the changes to federalism have not only been necessary, but have helped to uphold its original purpose. The confederate ...

This 5 page report discusses the many components of social and economic development must be carefully considered in the context of how they relate to each other and how that relationship has an impact on the collective consciousness of fundamental security issues. Such security issues can actually be examined on both the macro- and the microeconomic levels, as well as scales ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses Thomas Jefferson and James Madison as they relate to American politics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. The idea of democracy, as our forefathers originally intended it to represent, was that of the ultimate evolution of human life. The concept, which was just a seed when it was established in the United States over two hundred years ago, allowed for people to make their own destinies -- ...

A 7 page discussion of such basic political concepts as democracy, liberalism, capitalism, and socialism. Examines the viewpoints provided in "Analyzing Politics : An Introduction to Political Science" published by Ellen Grigsby in 1998. Encourages the consideration of a variety of viewpoints on political systems in order to gain a true understanding of ...

This 8 page report discusses Niccolo Machiavelli’s 16th century classic “The Prince.” It is important to understand that there are certain key factors to be kept in mind in any analysis of Niccolo Machiavelli’s most famous work. For almost five hundred years, critics have praised Machiavelli for his explicitness, sophistication, authenticity, subtlety, and satire. Bibliography lists one source. ...

A 5 page paper that argues the fact that Aristotle's ancient view of the inherent state of human nature, a state which posits that man is born into a natural state of civilization that nurtures the cause of the common good, is a more fitting assumption of man's nature as it was intended than is ...

This 5 page paper considers the arguments presented by Henry David Thoreau in his work Civil Disobedience. This paper considers the fundamental points, his moral assertions and the impact that Thoreau's views have on an assessment of the United States government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the influence of the impact of the Second World War on the development of the mass society. This paper asserts that for countries like England, France and Germany, the events that occurred following the end of World War II determined the shift in recent years towards a mass culture. ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses two topics: Liberal internationalism as it relates to world conception; and feminism as it relates to world politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page summary and analysis of Robert A. Dahl's classic study of the political processes in a typical American town (New Haven, Connecticut) which is detailed in Dahl's book, "Who Governs? Democracy and Power in an American City." No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper explores the concept of a new world order as it was articulated by Kitaro Nishida in 1943. In his essay, Nishida writes that each nation must transcend itself in order to construct a single multi-world, or worlds of worlds within the world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper talks about the battle between states' rights and the rights of the federal government and how that relates to individual freedoms. The Federalists Papers are central to the discussion. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the political book entitled The Prince written in 1515 by Machiavelli for the Medici family. The book is often interpreted as a handbook on state-craft which gives instructions to leader on the best way to act politically. The controversy over the book arose because of the lack of morals ...

This 2 page paper provides an analytical outline of a reading on the "additional players" in the federal government, including the vast array of agencies and organizations that are involved in the process of governing. This outline provides a distinct overview of the information presented. No sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at the international attitude of France towards terrorism, an aspect of security that is increasingly important as Europe becomes more integrated and globalisation continues. The paper considers the views on terrorism and how this contrasts with the actions taken by France in real hostage situations. The bibliography cites 8 ...

This 5 page paper takes a look at the meaning of citizenship through the eyes of Plato, Thoreau, and Martin Luther King. The different views are compared and contrasted. Contemporary examples are used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(7 pp) Contemplating the nature of world politics exposes us to the problems of reflecting upon politics at a global level. It examines the ways in which we seek to interpret, explain and understand world politics, the systems, institutions and processes that are said to govern world politics and the beliefs and values ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of political realism and evaluates its strengths and weaknesses. Its applicability in the twenty-first century is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which critically analyzes Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" to determine whether or not his views on politics and humanity are still relevant today. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page report discusses one of Machiavelli’s concepts as it applies to the conflict between the elites and the general populace of a society and how it creates a situation of opposition that can only result in one of three consequences in being ruled -- by a single man, through liberty, or anarchy. That opinion is then contrasted ...

This 10 page paper is based on a paper provided by the student in which Rob Koegel, Michael Lerner and William Ryan all put forward ideas about society,. This paper picks out some of those ideas and discusses them with reference the current social structure of the western world and the idea of social justice. ...

This 5 page paper examines the theories of Kant, Marx, Hegel and Mitrany and finds similarities in their ideas. Concepts related to world peace and international relations are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page report discusses Russia’s first elected president, Boris Yeltsin. Was he a an old-style Russian oligarch determined to take his rightful place in the leadership of his country? Or can he be better-defined as a leader firmly in touch with the needs and desires of the “real” Russians -- the people once described as the “proletariat.” ...