Political Science papers

This paper provides an analysis of the relative British decline after 1870.

An examination of individuals and theories of Ivan Pavlov, John Locke, John Watson and Burrhus Frederic Skinner and their impact on the theory of behaviorism.

An examination of the influence of the media on society today.

An examination of the Canadian social welfare policy.

A policy briefing about urban poverty in Toronto.

This extensive paper is a political, historical and economic analysis of Pakistan.

This paper examines Stuart Hall's "The West and the Rest: Discourse and Power" where he presents arguments about the causes of European imperialism.

This paper looks at agencies and laws dealing with the protection of home buyers.

This paper describes the U.S. defense budgeting process and argues that it is complex and cluttered.

An analysis of development and political change in Bangladesh according to dependency theory.

This paper discusses the American Medical Association and provides an analysis of the activities of organization's political action committee.

An analysis of the justification of practicing rendition and torture.

An analysis of Oregon's proposed mandatory health insurance policy.

This paper argues against the description of the the utopian communities of the United States as revolts against society.

An argument in favor of American troops withdrawing from Iraq.

This paper explores how political constraints shape domestic economic policy.

An exploration of the idea of a monetary union in North America and its impact on the nations associated with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

This paper discusses military influence as the establishment power in Pakistan.

This paper discusses the issue of human trafficking and looks at the moral dilemma of white slavery.

An analysis of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" in relation to studies of Canadian capitalism.

A personal discussion of conservatism and Christian beliefs, as well as the general worldview they combine to produce.

An analysis of the history of minimum wage increases in the US and whether changes are necessary in the current situation.

This paper examines the modern classical philosophy of David Hume.

A look at how Jean Jacques Rousseau and his version of the social contract characterize what modern and modernity is.

An examination of the rise of China as a world power.

An examination of the factors contributing to the less-than-ideal state of democracy in Latin America.

This paper argues that police departments especially in Toronto, Canada, have an abysmal track-record in terms of equity in the workplace.

This paper discusses the history of Civil War activities in and around Coffeeville, Mississippi.

This paper explores the process of globalization as Americanization or Westernization to determine whether cultural globalization means cultural homogenization.

This paper looks at the differing views of Thomas Paine, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson regarding liberty.

This paper argues that the correlation between illegal immigration and hospital closures is unproven.

A look at how the plot and theme of Toni Cade Bambara's short story, "The Lesson", reflect communist ideology.

This paper argues that the Bush War on Terror has replaced the Truman Cold War as the organizing construct of U.S foreign policy.

This paper discuses the field of international political economy, which has become increasingly important because of mass globalization.

An analysis and review of the arguments presented in Theda Skocpol's book "Boomerang".

An overview of the US Fair Tax legislation and how it relates to the current state of globalization.

This paper analyzes the negative impact of Canadian military intervention for democracy in Afghanistan.

A review of the affect of capitalism on society through literature and philosophy.

This paper discusses nuclear weapons and looks at the influence of civic
engagement on arms control.

An analysis of the theory of alienation in the philosophy of Karl Marx.

A look at whether Niccolo Machiavelli's classic, "The Prince", applies to American society today.

Analyzes 3 articles on social assistance: "Slouching toward the Bottom? Provincial Social Assistance Provision in Canada", "Alberta: One-Party
"Dominance and Neo-Liberalism", & "Aroused like One from Sleep: From NewPoor Law to Contractual Workfare".

This paper provides a summary of the book 'Universities for Sale' by N.Tudiver.

This paper discusses the issue of discrimination against women in the Canadian labor market.

An analysis of the determinants of health among those receiving social assistance in Ontario.

This paper looks at the concept and acts of terrorism and at terrorist organizations.

A review of the arguments in favor of legalizing same-sex marriages in the United States.

This paper analyzes Proposition 86 of the State of California to add $2.60 in taxes to every pack of cigarettes, which could raise the price of the average pack to $7.

A review of three perspectives in improving nursing efficiency during the restructuring of the health care system.

An analysis of the modernity of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's political thought.

An analysis of the reasons for low voter turnout in Canadian federal elections and strategies for improving the turnout.

A review of the changing nature or privacy in the United States.

This paper compares the political and economic systems of the United States and Japan, which reflect each nation's political culture, history, religious influences and social traditions.

This paper discuses the problem and possible solutions to homelessness in America.

An analysis of the negative effects of Marxist-Leninist ideologies on Soviet science.

A review of the arguments for and against the World Trade Organization (WTO) and global trade.

A review of K. Harris' article "Work and Welfare among Single Mothers in Poverty".

A presentation of the challenges faced in a case study regarding the Program Management Division of the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

This paper explores the impact of the Euro on U.S. monetary policy.

This paper examines three articles on the dynamics and identities of the West and Islam in light of the rise of globalization.

This paper compares and contrasts Karl Marx's and Epicurus' ideas about the meaning of existence.

This paper explores the separation of church and state as mandated by the United State Constitution.

This paper explores the issue as to whether the corporate citizen, because of its power, makes the concept of democracy meaningless.

This paper explores the issues pertaining to property tax in Canada.

This paper provides a look at the various components of a controversial policy concerning Canadian bulk water export.

A comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of the parliamentary and presidential systems of government.

This paper provides a critique of American foreign policy.

An analysis of the proposed reforms for the United Nations security council.

This paper explores long-term health care financial reforms.

A comparative analysis of Angola and Sierra Leone as examples of two failed states.

An analysis of the history, development and threats to classical liberalism.

This paper compares the U.S. and Canadian policies regarding climate change.

This paper discusses Hillary Clinton as a Democratic presidential candidate.

This paper discusses the plurality and democratic ideals of the electoral system in Canada.

This paper discusses the guerilla tactics used by Michael Collins in Ireland.

This paper examines the threat the new national security regime poses to Canadians.

This paper examines national emergency laws in Japan, the United States, Canada, China and India and what they reveal about national concerns and agendas.

An analysis of the benefits and negative effects of protectionism in the American automotive industry.

A research proposal examining the impact of globalization on the European welfare state.

An analysis of the positive and negative aspects of the Swiss health care system.

This paper discusses inflation targeting, with a focus on Canada.

This paper demonstrates John Locke's influence on the Declaration of Independence.

An examination of the importance of race and class in defining who is poor in the United States.

A look at the argument that the Supreme Court's ruling of no religion in schools is in fact the opposite of the theory of secularism.

A critical analysis of Alan Wolfe's essay "Why Conservatives Can't Govern".

This paper looks at the history of World War I and describes its origins.

A criticism of Karl Marx's "Communist Manifesto".

An analysis of the influence of Middle East conflicts on U.S. perceptions of the Muslim 'threat' in 2007.

Presents a memorandum on HB 1215 - Women's Health and Human Life Protection Act - and includes a voting recommendation.

A discussion of the flat tax and other reform proposals in America.

An examination of the actions of conservatives in a one-hundred-year war on progressive, liberal, and leftist causes.

This paper discusses the debate over the use of marijuana and looks at various arguments for its legalization.

An analysis of the long and short-term effects of 9/11 on policy-making in the United States.

An examination of the legitimacy of authority and how it is viewed by the people, according to three works.

A discussion of the control of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the Internet.

An analysis of China's growing gender-ratio imbalance and its implications.

This paper provides a critical commentary of Canada's International Policy Statement on Development (2005).

The paper discusses the Peace bridge and looks at the proposal of a new additional bridge.

This paper discusses authoritarian vs. democratic countries in Southeast Asia.