Abstract This ten-page graduate-level paper discusses whether the U.S.-South Korea Alliance is changing and concludes that it will survive. In the process, the author analyzes the current crisis in South Korea, the South Korean view of Americans, the North's nuclear threat, and the impact of the death of two Korean teenagers on the relationship.
Abstract This book report examines author 1994 book, "The Specter of Communism", and analyzes his thesis that the Cold War was a major misunderstanding based upon mistrust and mistaken assumptions by the US and the USSR.
Abstract This paper examines the USA Patriot Act, explains the rationale behind it, and compares the Democratic and Republican responses to its passage into law. The author observes that the Republican paradigm influences Republicans and conservatives to emphasize the need for effective law enforcement and a strong national defense; while the Democratic paradigm has influenced Democrats and liberals to focus on the impact of the Patriot Act on civil liberties, due process protections, and racial or ethnic minorities.
Abstract This paper examines the similarities between Max Weber and Karl Marx in terms of their views on the nature and character of modern culture. It looks at how the two theorists would provide similar and different descriptions of the role, function, and purpose of pop culture.
Abstract When Democrat Harry S Truman succeeded Roosevelt at the conclusion of World War II, he was committed to accommodating the Soviets and structuring a peaceful post-war global system. Before his Presidency ended, the United States was involved in an armed conflict in Korea, and the Cold War was firmly entrenched. Thirty years later, Republican President Ronald Reagan was elected on a strong anti-Soviet stance. A decade later, he had overseen the end of the Cold War. This discussion assesses the foreign policy of these two presidents and compares and contrasts the shifts during their time in office.
Abstract This paper looks at a variety of theories and ideologies including culturist and Marxist. It also considers theoriests like Storey, Gramsci and Fiske for example, while drawing upon their relevence within a post modern society.
From the Paper "Popular culture is an area of great discussion and debate. Raymond Williams claimed "culture" was ?one of the two or three most complicated words in the English language.? This essay seeks to discuss issues and theories surrounding its definition, as listed by Williams (but cited in Storey 2001) , whilst bringing in its position within society as defined through different ideologies."
Tags: communication, culturist, hagemony, ideology, journalism, marxism, media, modern, post, social
Abstract For some people, especially Christians, the government's role of utilizing advanced technology to create a more secure and efficient information superhighway infrastructure is more than just a loss of privacy and freedom; it is the "Mark of the Beast" and a sign of the "End of Times" based on the Biblical prophesies. The paper shows that, to others, such as privacy advocate groups, these new innovations are the ?Mark of the New World Order,? a new era in which the government will have totalitarian control of all people throughout the world through the use of advanced technology. The paper traces the history of all prior technological events that led to our current information superhighway and "identity" crisis, starting from the emergence of computers in the 1960s, which enabled the government to identify each person with a unique number, such as the social security number that was created in the 1930s. The paper discusses the role of the IRS, bar codes, credit cards, the Internet, and Global Positioning Systems.
From the Paper "Nonetheless, in order for all these great electronic innovations to work efficiently and gather data in one central location, every person will need to carry a national identification card. After several attempts for everyone to receive a national identification card for medical purposes by the Clinton administration, the United States government still has been unsuccessful in standardizing a national identification card. However, many people have already started using a similar card in the banking, telecommunication, transportation, and access areas called the Smart Card. Smart Cards are more intelligent and efficient than the traditional magnetic cards that are widely used today by most consumers. The new Smart Cards are embedded with a computer chip that has the capacity to store an enormous amount of data and is more secure since they require a pin number. Eventually, the government's goal will be accomplished"the requirement of a national id card, similar to the smart card, which will contain all personal information about you. The technology is there folks. It's only a matter of time before we open up our mailboxes and find our new Smart Cards that will replace our expired and old magnetic bank cards"that is if you don?t already have one. "
Abstract Today, in the United States, especially, the concept of success in a career is increasingly being related to a sense of meaningfulness and satisfaction rather than simply financial growth. Today's worker, therefore, demands an increased sense of satisfaction as compared to yesteryear's desire for increased financial stability. Just as a feeling of satisfaction has begun to pervade careers in the corporate world, similarly, a sense of meaningfulness has been a hallmark of success in a social worker's career. This paper, therefore, determines what success is in the career of social work. This is followed by a detailed examination of the concurrent fiscal crisis in charitable spending and its effects on the concept of social work and vice versa.
From the Paper "The law also permits the faith-based service providers to use principles based on their religious tradition to foster responsibility and a strong work ethic. This is another concern for how religious beliefs are integrated in the delivery of social services and their influence over the same is not yet known. Issues that thus arise from this ask whether the practice of hiring, promoting, and firing staff will be on the basis of religious adherence or on professional merit. Consequently what would be the impact in both cases. Another concern stems from the eligibility of religions and denominations for funding, which may include some dangerous cults. Further, though the law protects participants from religious coercion, it is difficult to differentiate between coercion and persuasion. For example, a participant may feel forced to please his or her social worker by attending religious services, not because of pressure or an explicit request but the implicit assumption that he or she will receive better services if he or she does so."
Abstract This paper looks at the problem of violence against women in America. It profiles the victims and perpetrators of this violence. It examines its social consequences and applies modern conflict theory and a Marxist approach in an attempt to analyze the problem. The paper concludes with some suggestions on how government and society might alleviate the problem of violence against women in America.
From the Paper "Throughout history, the greatest effect on society caused by domestic violence falls upon children. Children who watch their mothers being abused are likely to continue the vicious cycle. Studies show that violent juvenile offenders are four times more likely to have been raised in homes where they saw violence. Children who have witnessed violence at home are also five times more likely to commit or be victims of violence when they grow up."
Abstract Gives medical reasons why marijuana has been proven to be less harmful than tobacco or alcohol. Uses recent studies and medical testing to prove the thesis. In addition, there are examples in the paper that show crime rates, drug trafficking, and institutionalization would be decreased with the legalization of marijuana.
From the Paper "Cannabis sativa, hemp, pot, weed, and hash are all names for the drug most commonly known as marijuana. Marijuana has been used as a medicine, a food, a fiber, and for leisure purposes for thousands of years. Because of the false belief that the drug causes addiction and abnormal behavior has become widespread, in the early 1900?s, the United States has prohibited the use, sale, and possession of the plant. Despite the laws against it, millions of people decide to either partake in the distribution, purchasing, and use of the drug. Since 1970, there have been millions of drug arrests in the United States, most of them for the simple possession of marijuana. These arrests have been at the expense of police, lawyers, and prisons. Today, many experts favor treatment and education over law enforcement to solve the problem of illegal drugs. After looking at the facts, it is seen the legalization of marijuana would be beneficial to the U.S. for many reasons."
Abstract Although affirmative action began as a means to bring segregation to an end, adversely, it became a means to end discrimination with discrimination. This paper argues that modern affirmative action causes more harm than good and creates tension in the work force, as well as America's established educational institutions. It argues that, for America to become a truly colorblind nation, it must wipe the slate clean and operate on the ethical merit system, instead of preferential treatment for people who no longer need it.
From the Paper "It is unbelievably hard to create a level playing field with the colorful history that America possesses. It is not legitimate to create one policy to appease an agitated nation by ending discrimination with reverse discrimination. Affirmative Action implicitly advocates reverse discrimination against white males and makes itself morally unacceptable by advocating that two wrongs make a right. In hindsight, reparations would have been a better solution to the problem. Giving high-level jobs to people under qualified for the positions has seemingly nothing to do with repairing past injustices."
Abstract This paper puts forward Pillar's analyses about terrorism and how it can be eliminated. It also outlines certain evidence that Pillar gives in his work to support his claim.
From the Paper "Terrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy by Paul Pillar focuses all of its attention on terrorists attacks on the United States and the approach used by the United States in combating these attacks in the right and meaningful way. Recently the Chicago Council conducted a census on Foreign affairs and discovered that the most captious threat to the United States was International Terrorism. America being a super power is under a continuous danger of being threatened of its security. Of course the government and the United States President takes this issue very seriously in order to safeguard the well being of the country's citizens but the question is are they doing it in the right manner?"
Abstract This paper reviews different literature discussing the economic implications of the Vietnam War on the U.S. Economy. The books analyzed are "Lyndon Johnson and The Wars for Vietnam", "Nixon's Economy: Booms, Busts, Dollars, and Votes", and "The Economic Consequences of the Vietnam War". The paper concludes with the finding that the U.S. economy was significantly damaged by American involvement in the war and that American presidents of that period were aware of the damage being done to the economy but pursued war nonetheless.
From the Paper "Perhaps the most eloquent work in this regard is that of Anthony Campagna (1991) with his book titled "The Economic Consequences of the Vietnam War." Campagna in this book traces the historical performance of the US economy along with the country's involvement in the unwanted War. According to him the US involvement began during the Truman administration when the US promised to help the French government in their governance of the Indochina region. The US after the World War II followed a containment of Communism foreign policy and to help the French meant containment of the Asian and China region effectively."
Abstract By 1945, as Hitler's Germany was coming to an end, the future of the European continent seemed uncertain. Soviet troops were just forty-five miles outside of Berlin, and the Allied troops were just about to cross the Rhine. The questioned remained: how would the war affect the balance of power and the political landscape in the years to come? On Feb 4, 1945, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Franklin Roosevelt met to answer this very question at Yalta, a seaside Crimean resort on the coast of the Black Sea. While the conventional wisdom of modern historians is that Churchill and Roosevelt did not wield their collective power, this paper argues that it was Stalin who failed to realize the opportunities available to him and conceded too much. The paper shows that the negotiations can be viewed from a classic "Power-Interest-Rights" perspective. While Stalin negotiated from a position of power, FDR and Churchill negotiated from positions of rights and interests, respectively. It is the consensus of this paper that Stalin failed to use his dominant position of power, giving Churchill and FDR unnecessary concessions. The paper includes illustrations and tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction to the Yalta Negotiations
Three Approaches to Resolving Differences
Three Allied Leaders
German Dismemberment
German Reparations
The Role of Post-War France
The Polish Question
The United Nations
Final Thoughts
The Negotiation Time Line
Value Creation Worksheet
Bibliography
From the Paper "Roosevelt was, above all else, a consummate politician. In fact, he would not meet alone with Churchill to avoid fanning the flames of Stalin's paranoia. Few men could see more clearly their immediate objective; however, his long-term vision was impaired. In 1945, he was the leader of the strongest nation in the world. The U.S. suffered no bombing, no displacement of its population and no hardship compared to the British and Soviets. In addition, the U.S. had an enormous, well-trained military and had almost perfected the atomic bomb. Roosevelt was optimistic, upbeat and knew how to rally the country."
Abstract Outlines the events leading up to the September 11th attacks, covering the U.S.'s new dependency on oil after WWI, the creation of the Israeli state, U.S. involvement in Iran, U.S. involvement in Iraq during the 80s, and the devastating sanctions on Iraq.
From the Paper "On September 11th 2001, terrorists attacked the United States. In the immediate aftermath so many Americans asked the same question?"Why"?, Why would anyone do something as horrific as that? I found myself asking the same question, and I immediately began looking for the answer through research. What I"ve found is that the only way to try to comprehend the hatred that many Americans have been forced to witness after years of being able to look the other way, is to look at how the roots of resentment in the Middle East sprouted into something uncontrollable. This development of hatred can be outlined through the history of the United States" foreign policy in the region, a history of the U.S. doing almost anything to protect its interests while ignoring the plight of the native citizens, the well being of other nations, and even going as far as ignoring the United States? own ideals."
