Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 6 page discussion of the political environment which existed post World War I and extended into the presidency of Ronald Reagan. The author explains the social factors behind the New Deal and how these factors evolved and the New Right eventually emerged. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page research paper that explores the postmodern philosophy of Zygmunt Bauman in regards to the rise of totalitarianism in the twentieth century. The writer first gives a detailed explanation of what precisely is meant by modernism and postmodernism in this political context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper looks at U.S. v. Eichmann, including the facts of the case, constitutional issues presented, majority decision and rationale, dissent and rationale, and analysis of the decision on society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. JVeichma.rtf

4 pages in length. Looking back at the social and political debacle of McCarthyism makes one consider just how far the "defenders of the faith" should be allowed to go to protect America's system of government? When one examines what, if any, limits should be placed upon the methods and actions taken against ...

In response to another hypothetical attack on U.S. soil resulting in the hypothetical desire to inter based on ethnicity, Senator X addresses the issues raised by esteemed colleagues, Senators Bombast, Egoist, Utilitarian and Ontologist, some with split decision within the separate categories. Senator X argues against based on deconstructing boundaries as the proper response in ...

This 15 page paper creates a Machiavellian Archetype and applies the model to three recent situations: the war in Iraq, the 2000 presidential election and the 1994 Republican takeover. Current events and specific people like Newt Gingrich and George Bush are discussed as it respects the archetype. Recent situations are evaluated in respect to ...

A 10 page discussion of the evolution we have witnessed in the U.S. in regard to our societal and governmental cohesiveness. The author explores the roles played by the two party political system and the growing number of special interests groups. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

For political activists, candidates and the media, the question of roles, and which one is the best to use in any circumstance, is raised every day. On any given issue, what roles do experts, non-experts and others play in a political event? The answers began with the philosophies of men like John Dewey and Currin ...

A review of several of the most credible theories regarding democratic citizenry. The author reviews democratic citizenry from a multicultural framework, a framework which has varied significantly over the years. The works of Alex Tocqueville, W.E.B. DuBois, John Rawls, Kenneth M. Dolbeare, Seyla Benhabib, and William E. Connolly are each considered in this ...

A 3 page paper which examines the political views of Machiavelli and how those views influence us today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines this topic through the eyes of Machiavelli and Socrates. Political ideals of each, as well as their views on education, are discussed in depth. Political education is also included in general terms. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Machiavelli’s digressions in chapters 1 through 11. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. Political rhetoric played a tremendous role in the Middle Ages, ultimately – and perhaps unwittingly – setting the stage for today's political process and the extent to which speechifying has become more of an art than merely the communicatory effort of conveying information. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

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.