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Local Politics, 2008.
This paper examines how the elements that define democracy are relevant to local politics throughout the US.
5,262 words (approx. 21.0 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 130.95
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The paper outlines the history of the voting system in the US and considers voting turnout and the profile of the electorate. The paper focuses on three cities in the US; Atlanta, New York and Cincinnati and analyzes the political life, directions in local politics and policies and the major policy areas that have been subject for debate for the political forces in these cities.
Outline:
Introduction
The History of the Voting System
Voting Turnout
The Electorate and Current Political Life
Directions in Local Politics and Policies
Conclusion
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"The political system in America is a rather important issue to be taken into consideration when discussing the definition and content of the notion of democracy. Although its structure is British, it is through the struggle of people such as George Washington, Thomas Paine, but also Abraham Lincoln and John Kennedy that its full content was expanded. In this sense, the component represented by local politics, in a federal governmental system, is essential and offers a perspective on the way in which democracy is applied and defended."
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Political Culture in the U.S.A., 2002.
A discussion of the social and economic impact of the political culture in America.
2,653 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper explores the political culture of the various ethnic and socio-economic groups in the U.S. and how participative they are in local and state governments. The writer believes that the social and economic status of a person or group of people has a bearing on their political power within the current American political system.
Contents:
The Factors of Political Culture
General Difference in Political Culture Between Native-Born and Immigrant Americans
Political Culture by Ethnic Background
Political Culture by Socio-Economic Background
Political Access: A Case Study: California
Conclusion
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"The culture of the politics of the United States of America is as diverse as the composition of its population. With a wide range of citizens from virtually every nation and culture around the world as well as myriads of citizens in different economic situations, one is likely to envision different viewpoints of politics from each of these groups. There are many reasons for the different viewpoints of politics. Firstly, the nature of the United States is for political freedom for all. People come to America from around the world to experience the freedoms granted by the Constitution to all citizens. Many arrive with certain premonitions of the nation that play a role in their political viewpoints and stances. Often, these viewpoints about the United States and its politics are widespread among the group and often specifically taught to the young."
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Globalisation and Local Cultures, 2003.
A discussion on why globalisation will not make local cultures disappear.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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Through the culmination of evidence and case studies, this paper argues that local cultures around the world are not expected to disappear with increasing globalisation. The crux of the paper centres on the theory that culture is a complex and multi-faceted phenomenon and it uses this reasoning to explain why local cultures are more likely not to lose all aspects of their traditions. It also discusses several theories on cultural change and how these relate to the force of increasing globalisation. The paper contends that we are more likely to see globalised local culture rather than global culture, therefore demonstrating the implausibility in the notion that local culture is likely to disappear.
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"For the Gapun people, we find globalisation forcing the hybrid language Tok Pisin into becoming the spoken vernacular for the next generation. Tok Pisin or Pidgin English is essentially how most Papua New Guinean communities have collectively interpreted and applied the English language to their own culture. In Tajikistan, there are many who hold on to socialist ideology while still embracing a traditional Islamic code of behaviour (Rashid 1995). Tomlinson (1999) argues, however, that hybridisation of culture is not a new phenomenon. So if local cultures have always been hybrid, what is the effect of globalisation on them?"
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Globalization and Local Culture, 2006.
This paper analyzes the phenomenon of globalization and its effect on various local cultures worldwide.
1,729 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper defines globalization as the name given to the growing connection and dependence experienced by most countries, societies and local cultures in regards to economy, education and technology. The writer of this paper questions whether or not certain cultures should decide to remain individual societies in the face of world globalization. The writer discusses the effects of globalization to the very existence of culture. This paper examines culture and globalization from an anthropological view point while detailing its impact on the village of Ladakh in northern India. The writer contends that the people of Ladakh moved away to the larger cities for better paying jobs while turning away from their village and their sense or responsibility to the community and the land.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definitions and Background
Hopes and Fears
Integrating Cultures
Trade
Language Change
Conclusion
References Cited
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"The way traditional lands are used is not the only change globalisation brings. Just as the form of change varies, so do the reactions by individual cultures. The way they react is determined by their cultural way of dealing with problems (Cobb 2005:563-574). These different reactions show part of the diversity among differing peoples around the globe. Some cultures choose to incorporate or adapt to forced change. The Trobriand islanders are an excellent example. The British missionaries frowned on the openly sexual and erotic celebrations of the Trobriand people at the conclusion of the yam harvest (Haviland et al. 2006:688). The ethnocentric reaction of the British missionaries was to introduce the game of cricket to replace the traditional celebrations (Haviland et al. 2006:688). Rather than fighting the change or accepting it completely, the Trobriand people incorporated the game into their celebrations and made it uniquely their own (Haviland et al. 2006:689). In this case the forced change did not replace the old ways, but rather, was absorbed into a new syncretic celebration."
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Political Humor in Politics, 2002.
The paper looks at the role played by political humor in providing both political information and comic relief.
936 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses the different forms of political humor available and the range of media now available, from newspaper cartoons to digital clips sent by e-mail. The paper examines how political humor has become an increasingly influential force in the American political scene, with high profile politicians, such as the President, often becoming the main target of jokes. The paper portrays such humor as a useful tool in keeping citizens lighthearted in tense situations.
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"In the United States, political humor has become a very popular entertaining form of entertainment, and is used as a way to make light of political situations and poke fun at the politicians that have been elected and are in the national spotlight. Political humor has been in newspapers and other forms of mass media since the elections of some of the first politicians. However, unlike the comedians of the French Revolution Era, political humorists today will not be beheaded for making jokes about the president."
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Political Analysis and Political Philosophy, 2002.
A look at whether the problems of political analysis and political philosophy are distinct.
6,093 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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Political analysis and political philosophy are two human activities engaged in by men striving to know the world. The problems of political analysis and political philosophy rest on the problems concerning man?s knowledge of the world. The paper shows that such knowledge is the result of attempts to describe, analyze, explain and interpret the actions and beliefs of men as they live in the real, material world. This essay presents an argument against that school which would draw a sharp distinction between two sorts of knowledge, each type being the result of a separate and distinct activity. According to this school, political analysis is concerned solely with the identification and description of political phenomena. The paper explains that the problems of political analysis are, thus, said to be ?scientific? problems, directed towards the discovery of empirically testable scientific ?laws?. This essay shows that, despite its empirical orientation, political analysis is underpinned by a wider set of theoretical perspectives, such that analysis itself reflects elements of the observer?s political philosophy. The paper concludes that political analysis and political philosophy are intimately connected; many of the ?problems? are common to both. Each activity - analysis and philosophy - heightens the level of human knowledge.
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"What is presented to the political analyst is a mass of apparently chaotic social phenomena; what Heinrich Rickert calls ?formless matter?. The task of the political analyst is to structure and give order to that part of reality he has chosen to explain. Already we have recognized two crucial problems for political analysis. The first arises from the necessity of selecting specific areas of reality for study. I shall discuss later the way in which a certain limited range of ?problems? present themselves for the political analyst?s particular concern. The problem-field is limited in such a way that the possibilities for different accounts of politics is itself restricted. The task of political analysis is also complicated by the fact that knowledge of the world is not immediately attainable; understanding is mediated through mental constructions and elaborations (language, concepts and constructed arguments) of real, observable situations and events. Thus, Aron says of the methodology of science ?all science is an elaboration or construction of formless matter? (2)."
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Diversity Management: Why Engage in Diversity Training?, 2002.
Findings of the researcher on the topic of diversity management training.
896 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper is the result of research done on diversity management training. A survey of employees was taken to determine how comfortable they felt in the present climate at the workplace The paper proves that in order to attract the most advantageous employees, diversity training may be utilized to enable employees to interact and understand one another better.
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"In the workplace of today?s world there are often varying cultures and backgrounds to contend with, whether employee, employer, or client. In the case of this researcher, diversity training and management in the workplace is an issue, which Management may face. Having been faced with the issue, Management will need to determine the validity of diversity training and its place in the workplace, as well as the outcomes of such training and the benefits and detriments to the company as a whole."
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Global Politics versus National Politics, 2002.
A discussion on the issues of globalization and its effect on national politics.
760 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper deals with globalization and the problems it creates for the development of political values and goals in the nation-state. The paper looks in particular at the case of Jamaica which is trying to find a middle path between developing a global character and maintaining some form of national distinction.
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"The interconnectedness of the world since the early 1990s has been described principally as globalization. The move to what has been called the ?global village? has emphasized borderless activity, opening up of markets, sharing of technology, human capital, skills and experience, as well ideas of political development and culture. This is not to say the idea of globalization is new, as from the beginnings of the industrial revolution in the mid 1900s, in European countries and elsewhere, trends and traces of what has now been so termed, popularly, has always been existent, but not until the late 20th century made distinct and given widespread attention."
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California Politics: The Progressive Movement, 2002.
A look at California state and local politics during the Progressive Era.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper discusses California state and local politics during the Progressive Era and the impact these events had on the national government scene. Much of the content of the paper focuses on California Governor Hiram Johnson, who led the Progressive movement in the state.
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Soft PACs (Political Action Committees) and Politics, 2000.
Explores the role of big business and Political Action Committee's in America's politics, concentrating on the influence wielded by the tobacco industry and trial lawyers.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 46.95
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This paper explores the ramifications of party funding by business and Political Action Committees through an investigation into the Supreme Court's revocation of the FDA's right to regulate the tobacco industry. It explores the historical involvement of the FDA with the industry, through to the stances taken by the Democratic and the Republican parties after revocation. It investigates the reasons behind Big Tobacco funding the Republican party, and the Trial Lawyers' PAC contributing so heavily to the Democratic coffers in the 2000 presidential campaign.
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"It is a sad fact that less than 50% of Americans vote. The reasons behind this non-participation are myriad, ranging from the view that traditional parties are out of touch with the needs of modern-day society, to the inconvenience of attending mid-week daytime voting stations. One common complaint is the effect of party funding by big business and by Political Action Committees, since the practice implies that money rather than votes wields political influence."
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Two American Political Systems: Society, Economics & Politics by Creel Froman, 2001.
Analysis of book on corporate domination of government in a capitalistic society. Role of money. Economic and political power.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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Corporate domination of government is evidenced in a number of ways. Their dominance is rooted in the capitalist system, which places great value in wealth and the accumulation of wealth, and in the definition of the corporation itself. Specifically, the wealth of a corporation is based in large part on stocks, which allow the corporation to expand in size and wealth and not to be limited by the funds of those who started the corporation (Froman 33-34). In other words, the corporation in a capitalistic society is perfectly placed to grow and grow in wealth and size. In addition, in a society in which capitalism and "democracy" intermingle, the corporation is in a perfect position to use its wealth to influence and dominate the government, the officials of that government, and the policies of that government."
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"The Genius Of American Politics" ( Daniel Boorstin ) and "The American Political Tradition" ( Richard Hofstadter ), 1999.
Compares the authors' views on the Founding Fathers' views on constitutional system, federalism, republican vs. democratic government and survival of the union.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"Richard Hofstadter in the early chapters of his book The American Political Tradition characterizes the Founding Fathers and the constitutional system they developed and addresses certain issues of federalism as they developed in the thinking of James Madison, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and others, and he shows elsewhere in his book how the concept of federalism was tested and preserved in American history and American political life.
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"Richard Hofstadter in the early chapters of his book The American Political Tradition characterizes the Founding Fathers and the constitutional system they developed and addresses certain issues of federalism as they developed in the thinking of James Madison, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and others, and he shows elsewhere in his book how the concept of federalism was tested and preserved in American history and American political life. His analysis is less theoretical and more centered on the intentions of the framers of the Constitution and on what they wanted to achieve, protect, and promote.
One of the more interesting statements made by Hofstadter is that it is ironic that the Constitution "is based upon a political theory that at one crucial point stands in direct antithesis to the mainstream of American democratic faith""
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The Multi-Cultural Workforce, 2004.
This paper discusses the benefits of a multi-cultural workforce.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that most American companies hire a multi-cultural workforce because its diversity offers a significant advantage, locally and globally. The author points out that a multi-cultural workforce is able to give a more appropriate response to increasingly diverse consumers; therefore, by increasing multi-cultural diversity in the workforce, companies are capable of increasing sales and productivity to reach wider markets. The paper relates that companies with multi-cultural workforces must be aware that diversity also can be dysfunctional by producing negative dynamics such as stereotyping, cultural clashes and imbalanced power.
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"A prime example is the Hispanic ethnic group; they are a large part of the growing diverse workforce. According to Imberman and deForest they state, working with the Hispanic ethnic groups, a person can detect the lack of knowledge stemming from their backgrounds. Hispanics are hard workers and embrace their bosses with high regard. Imberman and deForest write about an incident where a manager wanted to increase the productivity of the plant, he decided to dress down and become more relaxed with the employees. Within the Hispanic work ethic, this type of action demonstrates the manager is not of leadership quality, and is not to be as respected. The workers see the manager as less of a leader and more of an equal. Within the Hispanic ethnic group, an individual does not need to speak Spanish to increase productivity or promote good work habits; an individual just need to show respect, and make clear what to expect from them."
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Diversity in the Workplace, 2002.
An analysis of the effect of cultural diversity in the workplace and the use of diversity programs.
2,857 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper discusses the issues relating to diversity in the workplace and why this diversity is essential to the globalization of a corporation as it promotes customer relations, product innovation and investment opportunities. In particular it investigates diversity programs and their impact on racial and ethical relations in the workplace. Through a literature review, it examines how programs such as affirmative action have created hostility and racial tension due to white racism and how the current diversity programs have created ethical tensions due to their inclusivity of a broad spectrum of people. It examines how racial tensions lower morale and have a negative influence on the attitudes of employees. It concludes with an explanation of why these programs are necessary and important and are here to stay despite their seemingly ineffectiveness.
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"In the years following the formation of the Philadelphia Plan the concept of affirmative action was created. Affirmative action was designed to give minorities a fair opportunity to gain the education and employment that only whites had access to. Today the term affirmative action has been replaced with ?diversity programs?. While the basic concepts of the terms are virtually identical there are some obvious differences in their definitions. Affirmative action was designed primarily to help ethnic minorities while diversity programs cover a broader range of people to include homosexuals and those with physical and mental handicaps."
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