Political Science papers

This paper discusses the issue of illegal immigration and looks at its economic affect on health care.

This paper serves as a book review of the "Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up: Motivate Yourself and Your Team" by Frank Pacetta.

This paper analyzes Virginia Woolf's article "Three Guineas" concerning the subject of war.

An overview of school levies, looking at its history, impact, and controversial aspects.

A persuasive essay arguing the pros of immigration.

This paper discusses the similarities between Karl Marx's and John Stuart Mill's views on human nature.

An examination of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and how the ongoing rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is legitimated.

Examines the political and economic transformation underway in Europe from circa 1540 - 1650 and lasting impact these changes had even until today.

An explanation of the No Child Left Behind Act and its focus on schools that are capable of meeting scoring criteria for standardized tests.

This paper presents a secondary prevention program designed to help people who live in impoverished communities and require cardiovascular care.

A look at how war and all aspects that support war are intrinsically tied to economic activity.

An evaluation of the the new Stronger Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act of 2005 for the city of Toronto, Ontario.

An analysis of Marxist economics with regards to foreign relations and how this perspective compares to modern game theory.

A discussion on whether the state should be providing financial support to families in need while considering the political, ideological, and historical issues involved.

A discussion of the profound impact that the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 had on the American public.

An essay discussing the legal and ethical aspects of an employee's right to privacy from a utilitarian perspective.

A review and analysis of Raymond Cohen's book, "Culture and Conflict in Egyptian-Israeli Relations: A Dialogue of the Deaf".

A look back at the reunification of East Germany with West Germany and what obstacles had to be overcome in order to achieve reunification.

Examines the democratization process in three Middle Eastern countries: Jordan, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.

A look at how China uses its foreign exchange rate to make it difficult for foreign goods and imports to penetrate the Chinese market while simultaneously encouraging foreign investment.

This paper discusses the force of globalization and how it is not only creating a world that is economically interdependent, but one that is changing the nature of human purpose.

An overview of the Jeremiad Movement in the United States, looking at its history, its origins and what it has evolved into in America today.

An essay arguing that US foreign policy does not so much export liberty abroad, as many US leaders would have us believe, but rather creates political quagmires and suppresses democratic elements.

Examines and analyzes the political, sociological and economic works of Max Weber within the context of the events in his own life time.

A media study examining the basis of media convergence in relation to how the current War in Iraq is being covered by American news agencies.

A discussion regarding the ideas and theories of Hobbes and Locke.

A review of the game theory and its applications in the post-war period.

A discussion regarding the lives and work of Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim.

An analysis of the moral implications of John Stuart Mill's harm principle.

An evaluation of the Vietnam War in 'Born on the Fourth of July' by Ron Kovic.

A review of how the Qin Dynasty denied Confucianism in China.

A review of examples of nationalism and ethic conflict of the 21st century.

A discussion regarding the dire situation of Haiti.

An analysis of the relations between the United States and China.

An analysis of Nationalism and contemporary world Politics.

A discussion regarding globalization and the impact it is predicted to have on the nation-state.

A discussion regarding the nomination of Justice Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court.

A comparison of the relationship between mass media and the state in Canada and China.

An argument against the self-evident reality of democracy in Western civilization.

A discussion regarding America's role in the war on Iraq.

A review of the legislative process of the Mentally Ill Offenders Treatment and Crime Reduction Act.

A discussion regarding government effectiveness and accessibility in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

A discussion on the changes in money laundering policies from 1990 to 2003, with an emphasis upon the impact of terrorism.

A review of the social results of economic reform in the People's Republic of China after 1978.

A discussion on the causes and effects of the Great Depression, Pearl Harbor and the September 11th terrorist attacks and how they have influenced American foreign and domestic policy.

An essay looking at media representation of the War on Terror.

This paper examines the characteristics that Joseph Stalin possessed and the circumstances surrounding his rise to power that engendered near-fanatic loyalty in his followers.

An audit of the emerging democracy in Russia using the principles outlined on the website, DemocraticAudit.com.

A study on democracy in Iraq, looking at how much progress the country has made towards establishing democracy, the quality of its democracy and how well its institutions are functioning.

A discussion of John Rawls theory of justice and how it can be applied to the issues and problems of the homeless.

A paper focusing upon the life and times of Cesar Estrada Chavez, giving special attention to his lengthy service as a supporter of civil liberties.

A look at the rise of international labor rights and international labor laws.

A critical evaluation of the history of the World Trade Organization.

A discussion of the conflict between the U.S. Patriot Act and the National Association of Social Workers' code of ethics.

An assessment of military and police accountability in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

A look at the factors that led to European Unity, citing the desire to avoid a crisis and the need for a greater defense as the primary reasons.

Argues that the rich-poor gap is the greatest danger facing the global community in the twenty-first century.

An overview and analysis of the World Trade Organization.

This paper makes an argument, based on the writings of Thomas Hobbes and John Stuart Mill, that pornography is harmful and, therefore, wrong.

A look at China's policy on population control and various other Chinese government policies that impinge on human rights and therefore impede greater economic ties between China and the West.

A look at the World Trade Organization and whether it is tool for promoting global equity or global inequity.

A look at how the present system of organ acquisition for needed transplants is failing.

A discussion of the Toronto transit system and how different purposes and different functions can be combined to successfully produce desired objectives.

A review and discussion of Gad Horowitz's book, "Canadian Labor in Politics".

An analysis of the UN Oil for Food program and what it means for the UN as an effective organization.

An overview of the economic situation in China, focusing on its current state of poverty and its implications for the economy of the country.

An essay examining globalization and its cultural, social and economic implications.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the current clash of civilizations between the West and Islam.

A look at the impact of illegal immigration upon America's schools and prison system and what America can do about it.

A critical review of Amy Chau's work, "World on Fire : How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability"

Presents an analysis of the social and cultural clashes that prevailed in America during the 1920s.

An argument to the United States Congress that argues in favor of an increase in the minimum wage.

A position paper arguing that bloggers who write about public affairs are providing a valuable public service for democracy.

A comparison and contrast of Thomas Hobbes' and John Locke's understanding of human nature and the issue of security of life and property.

Argues that the Soviet absolutism we see in the Russian leaders of today has its origins in Russian history and is an inherent aspect of Russian society.

A review of the debate between the Federalists and Anti-federalists of the constitutional congress.

A discussion regarding the corruption of public officials and the political process in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

A review of liberalism as defined by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and John Stuart Mill.

A discussion regarding Briton's opinion regarding Vaclav Havel's concept of the power of the powerless.

A look at the contrasting aspects of Kenya's Mau Mau uprising of 1952-1960.

A discussion regarding Islam and the West since the end of the Cold War.

A review of Rousseau's concept of the general will.

A review of the life, history and contributions of political economist, Jeremy Bentham.

A review of the use of violence by the U.S. government.

A discussion regarding the philosophy of Desmond Tutu and Gandhi in the war against terrorism.

A discussion regarding the origins of the nationalist movement in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia.

A discussion regarding the ego management of prominent political figures during World War II.

A discussion regarding the justification of war and the issue of human rights versus human nature.

A discussion regarding Bill Clinton and Mohandas Gandhi's perspectives on the invasion of Iraq.

A discussion regarding the communal break-down in Great Britain, focusing on Northern Ireland.

An analysis of the middle eastern terror organization, the Palestine Liberation Front.

A look at the possibility of gun control or elimination and issues of the Second Amendment.

A discussion regarding globalization and the attempt of the United States to make the world safe for democracy.

A discussion regarding the ethics surrounding recruitment to the U.S. army.

A review of social movements with regard to the strength of power and influence of these movements.

A critique of the Pittsfield Charter Township, Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor Dispute.

This paper discusses both positive and negative depictions of the US military in films and looks at how the military has made use of some of these films as a propaganda tool.

A discussion on John Stuart Mill's views and beliefs on liberalism.

This essay explains the flaws in John Locke's argument that the disproportionate possession of property in society is just.

A look at the power and influence of large corporations and how they affect the social welfare of the world.