Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 5 page examination of the question of just how accurate is the contention that Australia’s aborigines have been partially integrated into the Northern Australian pastoral industry. While indeed there has been partial integration, this integration has occurred more in response to white interests than any true concern for aborigine welfare. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page comparison of the web presence of these two political parties. This paper compares and contrasts the official web sites pointing out formatting and information differences. The author asserts that both parties pride themselves on providing information to the voting public but with just a brief review it becomes obvious that ...

A 4 page discussion of the way in which the realists verses constructivist schools of thought came into play during the Cold War. The author defines each school of thought and uses the example of the Kennan school of containment to illustrate the philosophical underpinnings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the very roots of democracy, and illustrates the myriad of ways in which the first democratic system was different from today's modern version. This paper explores the many ways in which democracy was first practiced, and how it evolved into the system it is today. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 4 page research paper in which the writer argues that when there is a social crisis, the manner in which the state responds will affect whether or not real effects are generated regarding political or economic outcomes. In order to have a positive result, the state must institute commitment mechanisms that are effective and ...

This 7 page paper examines the causes of terrorism in the U.S. as well as possible solutions. This paper draws from the expertise of such noted intellects as William Bennett, John Espisito, Jonathan White, Nancy Chang, and more. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the concept of federalism. Furthermore, this paper discusses modern issues of federalism using current news sources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks critically at the counter-terrorist measures taken in the US and the UK in the wake of 9/11, the intelligence failures which gave rise to these measures, and the potential impact for other countries such as Australia. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the questions related to political philosophy. The concept is defined. Strauss's views are explored. Machiavellian thought is also discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 10 page paper discussing the construction of national identity. National identity is said to be constructed out of several key elements. Firstly, members of a nation construct their national identity out of a shared collective memory of historical events. Many of these memories are actually based on myth but that is irrelevant ...

This 5 page paper explores the many conspiracy theories associated with the assasination of this past-president. This paper gives a summary of the most popular theories and provides detailed analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the relationship of violence to ethnic conflict and the expression on nationalism. The author contend that violence has been a factor in most historical expressions of nationalism. Modern expressions of nationalism, however, vary in regard to their utilization of violence to accomplish their goals. Bibliography lists 2 ...

A 5 page comparison of child rearing practices. While the traditional Israel Kibbutz emphasized the importance of communal child rearing, in the modern kibbutz the Children’s House no longer exists. Children now live with their families and, consequently, their lives have evolved to center around the family rather than the community. It ...

A 4 page overview of the Democratic/Pluralist Theory, the Elite Class Theory, and the Hyperpluralism Theory as they pertain to the formulation of the Constitution. This paper contends that the Democratic/Pluralist theory is the most accurate. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the role of the executive within governmental agencies according to Seidman. In Harold Seidman’s text “Politics, Position and Power: the Dynamics of Federal Organization” (1997) he discusses “The Executive Establishment: Culture and Personality” (Chapter 8). While there is an executive hierarchy within the government agencies, influence and position ...

This 5 page paper examines how the U.S. is affected by funding the Israelis against what the U.S. calls terrorism. Current legislation is discussed in relation to this issue as is interest groups, bureaucratic agencies, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page contention that “Gulliver’s Travels”, a work which on the surface is a fictional tale of giants and dwarfs, contains a deep societal message. In Part I of “Gulliver’s Travels” (“A Voyage to Lilliput”) Gulliver sets a stage of humility and then follows up on that stage in Part II (“A Voyage ...

This 13 page paper discusses the theoris of AJ McMichael and his book, Planetary Overload. His book is analyzed and compared to other scholars in this field. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the concept of a “new age of imperialism” as encouraged by journalist Sebastian Mallaby. The author of this paper observes that suggestions such as this inevitably raise unrest among those that are not as comfortable with imperialism, those who see imperialism more as a negative force in both historical ...

A 4 page discussion of the many changes which we have incurred. Using the examples of women and minorities obtaining the vote, this paper contends that the political framework which our founding fathers set up is still firmly in place. Yes, America still revels in the democratic and capitalistic premises upon which it ...

This 13 page paper examines the role of labor unions in the United States, from the 1960's through today. This paper examines the works of noted authors such as Taylor Dark and Max Green in relation to their views on the current status of labor unions and their future outlook. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 3 page paper which considers the different political leadership methods advocated by these two French Enlightenment philosophers, evaluates their strengths and weaknesses as they related to society, and considers how their methods impacted society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page report discusses Marx's ideas regarding the alienation of the individual and how that relates to his concept of objectification and his larger ideological constructs. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper says "no" to the question by exploring Marxism, why it is relevant and why it is still taught in universities around the world. Communism is discussed in theory and in reality. The Communist Manifesto is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates the difference between the two models by using case studies. Differences in approaches are relayed by the case studies utilized which focus on the Challenger disaster. Bibliography lists 2 sources.