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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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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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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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"The Machine That Changed The World" ( James Womack, Daniel Jones and Daniel Roos ), 1992.
A critical review of the work on lean production methods.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"This study will provide a review of The Machine That Changed the World, by James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos. The analysis will be based on three standards or criteria for measuring the book and its success: Is the book important? Is the presentation of the book such that a reader --- whether interested originally in the subject or not---would generally find the book interesting? and Does the book succeed in doing what the authors set out to have it do?
The thrust of the report will be that, yes, the book succeeds on all three points of evaluation.
Is the book important? In other words, will it make some difference in the life of the reader in the way he sees the world, or will it make some difference in the world itself? Is it merely entertainment? Is it so speculative that it is nothing ..."
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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.
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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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Law and Politics, 2004.
An exploration of the differences between law and politics and discussion on whether law is political.
1,236 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines how the difference between law and politics has been debated among those to who are referred to as ?purists?, those who hold as a belief that ?law? and ?politics? have nothing to do one with the other, and those referred to as ?legalists?, who adhere to the belief that there is absolutely no difference between law and politics. It concludes that that ?law? and ?politics? are indeed two separate realms, which are related only and not one in the same.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
What Others Have to Say
Another Viewpoint
Conclusion
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"There are those who will invariably argue that the decision of a judge is one that is many times made on a whim which may be determined by the state of his familial relations, his satisfaction with his breakfast and many other irrelevant issues to the process of law. Indeed, as pointed out by Michael Dorf, the judge is bound by legal statutes and codes and his decision must fall within the scope of the written laws and to these is he bound unless, as does happen, an injustice is found within the scope of the law and then his decision is the creation of what is referred to as ?case law? and is subject to judicial review."
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Feminism in Politics, 2006.
A review of the role of feminism in politics and political science.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the major feminist critiques of mainstream political science and the contributions feminism has made to the study of political participation. The paper further attempts to provide an understanding and appreciation of the sphere of influence of feminism on politics.
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Feminist Critiques of Mainstream Political Science
Feminist Contributions to the Study of Political Participation
Feminism's Effect on the Study of Political Participation
Conclusion
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"On a strategic level, the advancement of women into the halls of higher learning institutions contributed to political studies from both sides of the classroom in a sense. Female students, now empowered by a clearer sense of political identity and their role in the feminist movement, began to challenge the course content which usually portrayed men as superior in intelligence, nerve, and political ability, thereby making them politically superior to women. Female students also fought for the right to have access to the same educational institutions and resources as their male counterparts (Ali, 2000). Eventually, having earned degrees of higher learning as well as political power, feminists rose to the role of instructor in many educational settings, giving them a pulpit from which to share the practical realities and advantages of feminist thought and practice."
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Organizational Politics and Power, 2006.
This paper looks at the role of politics within an organization.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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In this paper, the writer discusses that while many people like to argue that organizations would operate better without politics, there is little doubt that politics are a key part of all organizations. The writer claims that politics can be considered as closely linked to the power structure of an organization. The writer maintains that those who have legitimate power in the organization are able to use that power to their advantage. Those who have other forms of power use politics to assert their power and use it to their advantage. Those who do not have power become political players as a means of gaining power. In this way, the writer demonstrates that there is a direct link between politics and power. The writer concludes that that there is a strong link between power and politics, with politics a means in which people both gain power and exercise that power.
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"Before considering how politics become part of organizations, it is necessary to consider the nature of power within organizations. It must first be noted that power is a natural part of all organizations since organizations are based on a hierarchical structure. The hierarchy means that there is a flow of authority from lower levels to higher levels. This means that those at the higher levels have power over those at lower levels. For example, a supervisor has power over his or her subordinates, but the individual's manager has power over them. This means that for most people in the organization, they will be in a position to use the power they have over others, while also being in the position to want to manage and limit the amount of power that those above them have. The other important point about power is that it is not just given to people because of their position in the hierarchy."
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Native American Politics, 2002.
This paper offers a look at current trends in Native American politics with a focus on the political level of the casino.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the nature of Native American politics in today's world. By analyzing the different policies and events that are occurring within the Tribal nations of Native America, the writer shows what is being done within this scope. The writer demonstrates how the Native American situation functions on political level of the casino, so that a better understanding of their culture can be revealed.
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Politics and Art - Do They Mix?, 2001.
This paper compares and contrasts the politics and political significance of the movies Pow Wow Highway and Evolution's End?: The Clear Cut Facts.
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This paper of shows the difference between the movies Pow Wow Highway and Evolution?s End?: The Clear Cut Facts- one fiction and one documentary - and how each one attempts to get its message across in an alternative form. It also shows how the use of movies has increased as a political tool for marginalized groups in society. The Native Americans population is the focus of this paper.
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Friendship and Politics, 2001.
A look at the role of friendship in politics and its significance to a successful career in politics.
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This paper investigates the role of friendship in politics and how it impacts the job. The author argues that friendship in elections as well as on the job, is crucial to a successful career in politics.
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"As young as daycare, children are taught not to fight with each other as the other children are friends. Share the Lego, it will be more fun, help everyone cleanup, it goes faster, twice as many people equals half the work, and double the joy. These teachings, no matter how minor and troublesome they may seem at the time, stay with children as they grow into adults. Therefore, it is not at all farfetched to think that adults in Congress will make use of the long-learned lessons. The most seasoned politician can make use of the rules of friendship, especially in the areas of getting elected, keeping the constituents happy, and support for the Congressman."
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"Gender and the Politics of History", 2002.
A book review of Joan Wallach Scott's "Gender and the Politics of History" which discusses history, politics and women's studies as disciplines.
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History and politics, at least according to most college course catalogues, are separate disciplines. 'Women's Studies' also forms its own separate category, apart from these two disciplines. Yet in her work "Gender and the Politics of History", Joan Wallach Scott makes it clear that for as long as women's studies has existed as a discipline, feminist historians have suggested that all three elements are intertwined in a proper analysis of history.
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"Scott writes her work both in response to these feminist historians, and as a part of the tradition of the rash of academic and popular womens writing about women in history in recent years. (15) Although it is impossible to reduce these writings on women's histories to a particular political stance she suggests a certain commonality between all of them in their lack of commonality. She pinpoints a problem that arises because of the lack of a tradition of historiography when writing about gender. Historians with political projects, such as Marxists, employ different historiographic techniques than those mainly interested in studying the construction of the feminine narrative of reproduction, and how women have attempted to control their bodies throughout history, for example. (16) "
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Man, Politics, and Power, 2004.
A comparison of "The Politics of Rage: George Wallace, the Origins of the New Conservatism and the Transformation of American Politics" by Dan T. Carter, and "I've Got the Light of Freedom" by Charles Payne.
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This paper contains a comparative book review on the two books. The author points out that these books reflect a specific time in our society when struggle and oppression were at their height, with both presenting different viewpoints on the same political time. Together, they are an intimate portrayal of a man, politics, and the power of a movement vs. the power of a man.
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"Both books cover southern politics in the 1960s and beyond, but from quite different perspectives. "The Politics of Rage" is an unauthorized biography of southern governor and presidential hopeful George C. Wallace, one of the most outspoken bigots and controversial politicians in our time. "He was the most influential loser in twentieth-century American politics" (Carter 468) and this could be the thesis of the book. Carter's book chronicles Wallace's life from his parents to his final political activities and death. Carter shows just how influential Wallace was in southern and national politics, and shows how Presidents Nixon and Reagan manipulated Wallace's popularity to gain Republican voters in the South."
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