Political Science papers

A discussion about the English School and its approach to the study of international relations.

This paper discusses racial differences and discrimination in America.

A comparison of imperial China and the Austro-Hungarian empire during the first half of the 20th century.

This paper maintains that the United States has not fulfilled its purpose of democracy and freedom for all.

A passionate discussion regarding non-binding resolution issues in light of the troop surge in Iraq.

An analysis of Stephen Skowronek's theory of presidential leadership and political time in his book "The Politics Presidents Make", applied to the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq.

This paper explores the justice of military tribunals in post-9/11 America.

A comparison of John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government" and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "Discourse on the Origin of Inequality".

A comparison and contrast of Confucius and John Locke's views on the family and its relation to politics.

A explanation of the origins of Marxism in Russia.

This paper analyzes the Canadian child care policy from a Marxist perspective.

An overview of the definition of nationalism and its effect on 20th century European politics.

A discussion of the Iranian response to globalization.

A look at the forces that have hindered China's movement towards a democratic government in the past 20 years.

This paper discusses the development of liberalism as a political philosophy.

This paper discusses the immigration policy in Canada as it relates to Canadian nation-building.

This paper analyzes the book "Auto Pact: Creating a Borderless North American Auto Industry" by Anastakis, Dimitry and looks at the history of Canadian business and labor.

This paper explores border security and its economic and safety implications.

A critical book review of Lawrence Wright's "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11."

This paper discusses the possible hiring of foreign nurses to help with the shortage of nurses in the US.

This paper provides a report on immigrants in Toronto and discusses the suburbanization of immigration.

This paper traces the history of Jeffersonian equality in the U.S.A. from its conception to modern day.

This paper discusses whether the denial of same sex-marriage is unconstitutional.

This paper discuses the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution in relationship to law enforcement.

A discussion of the significance and implications of commodity fetishism in terms of capitalism and democracy.

A comparison between Hobbes' theories and the structure of the US Government.

A review of John Locke's theories in his book, "Second Treatise of Civil Government."

This paper shows the significance of the presidential election of 1860 in American history.

This paper examines the role of media diplomacy, public diplomacy and propaganda in the reporting of the meeting between the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Israel on April 15, 2004.

This paper explains the nature of Islamic sovereignty, the roots of political Islam, the attraction of Islamism, and the driving forces behind political movements within the Middle East, such as the Taliban.

An analysis of the current and future trends for the Indian health scenario, as well as trade in health services in general.

This paper discusses Thomas Hobbes' view of government and human nature.

This paper uses content analysis to examine the issue of aviation security following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

This paper discusses the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.

A critical review of Rae Yang's book "The Spider Eaters - a Memoir".

A review of the history of nationalism and the devolution process in Scotland and Whales.

This paper explores how the U.S. government has attempted to control rising health care costs.

A review of the European revolution of the 19th century, based on D. Mason's book "Revolutionary Europe 1789-1989-Liberty, Equality, Solidarity."

This paper explores the United States' involvement in preventing and reducing the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

This paper examines the policies of Canada and the United States vis-a-vis trans-border air pollution.

This paper explores whether the media in the United States, Canada and Mexico are effective in investigating government and sustaining democratic values in their societies.

An analysis of the ways that individuals can stem corporate political power.

This paper discusses the history of the Regent Park housing project in Toronto and looks at its early success.

An examination of the lack of objectivity in the media.

A discussion of just war theory as delineated by two main authors on the subject, Michael Walzer and Brian Orend.

An analysis of the foreign, military and economic factors that made the Vietnam War a necessity for American policy-makers and working class people.

A discussion of how corporations have found a way to use patriotic appeals to receive grants from the US government.

An analysis of the changing meanings of the terms used to divide the globe into different economic/political sectors.

An examination of L. Frank Baum's connections to the populist party and his references to it in his classic novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

An analysis of how the culture of terrorism is used by the United States government and corporations to control politics and resources.

This paper is a political analysis of Denmark's Mohammad cartoon controversy.

A unique critique of the compatibility between Islam and democracy.

This paper provides an analysis of the insurance structure and a reflection on Medicare policy implications for a practicing physical therapist.

This paper looks at the issue of homelessness in a social science analysis.

This paper discusses homosexuals in the military and looks at the United States Constitution as it relates to this issue.

A overview of Niccolo Machiavelli's style of leadership as defined in "The Prince".

This paper looks at the views of Plato and Aristotle regarding government and the ideal state.

An analysis of Karl Marx's theory of estrangement and its application to the modern global economy.

This paper discusses and compares the issue of bias in the cases of 'Affirmative Action at the University of Selkirk' and 'Portrait of a Canadian Advisor'.

A critical analysis of the arguments of Rene Descartes and John Locke with regards to the existence of an external world.

An analysis of the use of technology to collect counterintelligence data to maintain national security and the ethics of its use.

A look at the procedures for voter registration and appropriate conduct on election day in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

This paper discusses why healthcare has become an important issue for Canadians.

This paper argues for the decriminalization of marijuana in the United States.

This paper discusses the different views of Himani Bannerji and Neil Bissoondath relating to the Canadian approach to immigration.

This paper discusses the issue of public choice theory and urban governance.

This paper discusses health care in the United States and Canada.

This paper provides a perspective of rape in correctional institutions in the United States.

This paper explores the effects of subsidizing tenants directly as opposed to subsidizing landlords to build more affordable rental housing.

An argument calling for the abolishment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

This paper discusses the use of art in politics within the American society.

This paper examines the Counter-terrorism Office of the United States Government - an office which goes by the title, Office of the Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism.

An analysis of the organizational and government policies to improve nursing recruitment and retention.

This philosophical study analyzes Plato's "Cave Allegory" in relation to the conservative modern media.

This paper provides a comparison of Marxist, feminist and liberal approaches to social policy in Canada from the First Nations period to the present

This paper looks at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), the largest health care service provider in the United States.

This paper looks at L. Schorr's ideas in "Common Purpose: Stengthening Families and Neighborhoods to Rebuild America," about effective social programs in light of the government's response to Hurricane Katrina.

An analysis of the failings of the strategic defense initiative and the promises for absolute security in the U.S.

This paper discusses challenges to social hegemony in the works "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift and "London" by William Blake.

This paper discusses nursing administration in the military.

This paper discusses savings and loans looking at the U.S. banking crisis of the 1980s.

This paper explores the effects of neo-liberal policies on Argentinean human development.

An analysis of the objectives and the pros of the minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina.

An analysis of "The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States".

This paper discusses that, in "Federalist 10", James Madison was responding to Jean Jacques Rousseau's republican model of democracy as presented in "On the Social Contract".

This paper discusses recidivism and the correction system in the United States.

This paper examines monetary policy and macroeconomic stability.

This paper evaluates the value and shortcomings of the U.S. balanced scorecard approach to enforcing government standards.

A review of the film, "Judgment at Nuremberg," directed by Stanley Kramer and the ethical or normative theories that affect construction of a desired society.

This paper looks at the concept of colliding cultures in 'Master Harold... and the Boys' by David Hoegberg, 'Dream on Monkey Mountain' by Derek Walcott and 'No Sugar' by Jack Davis.

This paper explores politics of technology and culture in the 21st century.

An analysis of French foreign policy over the past ten years and a projection of likely French foreign policy positions in the coming five years.

This paper discusses the issue of privatized health care in Canada.

This paper discusses families in China and the United States, focusing on the issues of poverty, economy and culture.

This paper explores the unresolved issue of racial profiling in the interests of public safety.

An examination of free trade agreements in the U.S. and how they are affecting small farmers and labor unions.

An in-depth look at the hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans.

This paper looks at business and legal considerations for the acute care nurse practitioner.

This paper explores whether corporate power challenges the concept of democracy.

A Marxist interpretation of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet".