Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 10 page insight into the ideologies of these three noted writers. Presented in the form of a fictional debate, this paper reveals the sometimes radical differences in opinion between West, who proposes an overthrow of our existing political system, and Elshtain and Putnam who envision working within that system to affect much-needed change. ...

This 3 page paper looks at the author's view of capitalism and compares it to liberal and conservative positions. The three views are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the two views regarding the economic impact our current war with Iraq will have on the American economy. Those who support the war often contend that it will positively impact the economy much like World War II was successful in bringing us out of the Great Depression. Those ...

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the Presidential and the Parliamentary forms of executive with reference to the United States and the United Kingdom. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, looks at the Islamic, Jewish, and Christian stance on what constitutes a "just war." Then, the writer addresses the principles of Just War Theory, which have been laid out by Augustine, Aquinas, and others and applies these principles to the 2003 conflict in Iraq. Bibliography lists ...

This 12 page paper discusses the foreign and military public policy of the U.S. in the Middle East. This paper relates how such policies affect America's War on Terror, Middle East policy, and so on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses biculturalism in America, and addresses the question of whether it is possible for these individuals to be patriotic as well. This paper concludes that it is indeed possible, and that patriotism thrives in U.S. immigrants. Bibliography lists no sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines the theories of neorealism and neoliberalism and then relates neorealism to the situation in North Korea with nuclear armament. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the novel by Erich Maria Remarque. The author reviews the historical stage and notes how Communism was an element of ever-increasing importance on that stage. No additional sources are listed.

This 4 page paper analyzes this famous work and uses the current drug war as an example of the reduction of freedom in society. Some quotes from the original work are included. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper takes a look at globalization and how McDonald's has played a role in some of its detrimental effects. This essay looks at both sides of the issue. No sources.

This 3 page paper examines the way in which leaders were viewed by their contemporaries. George Washington, Jean-Paul Marat and Toussaint are discussed. No bibliography.

An 8 page research paper that argues that the political philosophy espoused by John Rawls constitutes the theory most compatible with a liberal political society order, and the best challenge to the realist perspective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the turmoil in the Caribbean as those countries attempt to embrace democratic rule. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper supports the thesis that government should incorporate opinions of various people in its midst. The paper takes a philosophical angle and includes the ideas of philosophers and sociologists. Various theorists are discussed inclusive of Immanual Kant. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines Mussolini’s “The Doctrine of Fascism” and “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Remarque as they involves Nationalism and Fascism. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper reviews the controversial book that pokes fun at the government but has a serious message. The work is critiqued. No bibliography.

12 pages in length. The collective expertise of these seven articles helps to provide a significantly better understanding of both the grand aspects and subtle nuances that dictate public policy. Based upon each author's insightful offering resides yet another piece of an often complicated and very biased approach to social decision making. Bibliography ...

This 7 page paper provides definitions for the following terms; “By command of her(the Queen) Majesty”, The Home Secretary, a civic society, anti-social behaviour orders, yobbish behaviour, a white paper, .local authorities, public services, environmental health officers and neighbourhood wardens.

This 10 page report discusses American democracy and the role played by the nation’s voters. How the right to vote came about for all citizens and who modern voters actually are is covered, as well as a consideration of the ideological aspects of democracy and citizen participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page overview of the contentions presented by Porpora that the public opinion surrounding U.S. intervention in Central America was similar to the public reaction to the Jewish Holocaust as it was perpetuated by the German Nazis, that general apathy allows such Holocaust-like events to occur. This paper contends that while Porpora is ...

This 7 page paper examines the similarities and differences between pressure groups within the United States as well as those in Germany. Pressure groups in these countries have a definite influence, but in decidedly different ways. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the necessity of the Bill of Rights. Furthermore, this paper examines why our founding fathers argued over the necessity of this document. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper in which the author approaches the term “aboriginality” with the contention that the term has been defined not only by the Aboriginal peoples themselves but by those cultures who invaded Australian shores and ultimately came to dominate the land and the people. The problem which is inherent in an English ...

A 5 page discussion of the factors which have influenced white perception of the Australian frontier. The author contends that this perception has been fueled not only by fear and racism but also by an intense greed to capitalize upon the lands and the peoples of Australia. Not only were the aborigines distinctly ...