Political Science papers

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.

An analysis of the problems caused to presidential policies, resulting from election year politics.

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.

This paper looks at the argument over the legalization of marijuana, with an emphasis in support of legalization and decriminalization.

An analysis of the correlation between the principles of liberalism, realism and international society theory and the American decision to intervene in Lebanon in 1958.

This paper explains Antoni Gramsci's philosophical ideas in relation to Marxism and historical ideology.

A summary and analysis of the article "Contradiction and Overdetermination" by Louis Althusser.

This paper provides a comparison of three different approaches to the study of power.

This paper discusses the crisis facing the United States health care system.

This paper examines the differences in Max Weber and Karl Marx's ideas about the economic structure of modern capitalism.

This paper critically examines Karl Marx and Max Weber's differing views on capitalism.

A discussion of the important role of the media within a democracy.

This paper discusses the media's criticism of the use of the presidential pardon.

An analysis of elements of Marxist ideology that arise within Andy Warhol's art works from the 1960s.

This paper reviews Michael Harrington's views on poverty and capitalism.

This paper examines three major claims advanced by Malcolm Gladwell which question the traditional American conception of health care insurance.

This paper discusses the global warming debate and the environmental policies of U.S. President George Bush.

This paper discusses capitalistic motivations behind music.

A press release tribute to the life of Senator Robert Bryan.

A discussion of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).

An analysis of the implications of the war on drugs on American society and law enforcement.

A review of Niccolo Machiavelli's theories on human nature and society in his books, "The Prince" and "Discourses".

An examination of the congressional-executive rivalry in foreign policy in the Bush administration.

This paper looks at the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in order to examine federalism in the United States.

This paper discusses and compares the Civil War, World War I and World War II.

A comparison of the viewpoints of Tarak Barkawi in "Globalization and War" and Thomas Friedman in "The World is Flat".

A close look at the relationship between Europe and Israel since the 1940s.

This paper compares two books which discuss current U.S. policy in the Middle East.

This paper examines the American government's post 9/11 surveillance of citizens.

This article discusses post-traumatic stress disorder and looks at advancements in fighting the disorder.

This paper addresses U.S.-Russian relations and their importance for US security and global interests.

This paper examines Charles Taylor's belief that political philosophy and political science are intrinsically linked.

This paper analyzes political relations between the European Union and Ukraine since its independence.

This extensive paper discusses the devolution of power in Scotland and Wales from 1966 to 1999.

This paper uses Ukraine as a case study to examine Russia's attempt at regional domination.

This paper argues that the role of the public in politics should be limited.