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Issues in Political Geography, 2002.
Overview of a broad range of issues in political geography.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explores various issues in political geography: the world systems theory and the Vietnam War, the centripetal and centrifugal forces in Pakistan, Argentina's core areas, the Antarctic Treaty System, and Bamako, Mali.
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The Political Geography of Kashmir, 2002.
This paper examines the political history and geography of Kashmir focusing on the Shatterbelt between Pakistan and India.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 78.95
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This paper discusses thee land of Kashmir, the rope in a tug of war between India and Pakistan, which dates back to 1947. The paper explains why there is so much hatred. The author points out that a more recent threat is the nations? ability to produce nuclear weapons, which has prompted the United States to try and resolve the situation.
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"Kashmir is mistakenly referred to as the disputed territory but it is not disputed. It is land that has been signed over by agreement to the Republic of India since 1972 . It was acceded to India the same way many states and areas were signed over to Pakistan. The formula that was used for the partition of the divided lands was left up to the leaders of the lands. The rulers of each area was allowed to decide whether it would be acceded to India or to Pakistan."
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Canadian Urban Political Geography, 2006.
An evaluation of the Daily Bread Food Bank (NGO) in the city of Toronto.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the Daily Bread Food Bank is a NGO that provides a wide variety of resource for the hungry, since they do not merely focus on food delivery and distribution. The sense of public awareness they generate helps the poor to be treated fairly, outside of the limited attention the Canadian government has given to the issue. The paper further discusses how in this manner, the DFDB helps the poor find food, creates public awareness, and generate private sector interest in helping the poor.
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"This urban political geographic study will evaluate the Daily Bread Food Bank (DBFB) of Toronto. By presenting the mission statement from the website, one can realize that the aims of the DBFB are providing a large-scale distribution of food to many smaller food banks that exist within the city. In this manner, DBMB provides an umbrella NGO that helps to coordinate food donations, deliveries, and public awareness to those that are hungry or are destitute in the Toronto area. The reliance on food banks in Canada is one major reason that Daily Bread Food Bank has become such a large organization. "
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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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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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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 geography of Mexico and its Agriculture, 1984.
This paper discusses Mexico with special reference to its unique highland-lowland geography and its agriculture: Political, farming, watershed, crops, volcanoes, Gulf Coast and productivity.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 11 sources, $ 135.95
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"The purpose of this research paper is to discuss Mexico with special reference to its unique highland-lowland geography and its agriculture. This research paper will start out with a comparison between the Mexican highlands and the Mexican lowlands as part of the discussion which will include an overview of the geography and political divisions of Mexico. Another section of the paper will then deal with agricultural statistics that pertain to Mexico. One of the specific statistical questions that will be answered is about what percentage of Mexico's land can now be used to grow crops? A third segment of this research report will discuss the drylands and what is being done to make it more productive. The last portion of this research report will be devoted to a discussion of the origin of corn in Mexico.
Comparison between Mexican highlands and lowlands ... "
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Political Socialization, 2004.
This paper discusses political socialization, the political beliefs or values of the people in a society, which has its roots in the views of ancient philosophers such as Plato.
2,035 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that political socialization is the process through which individuals acquire the information, beliefs, attitudes, and values that help them to understand the workings of a political system, and as part of the process, adopt some of the beliefs, attitudes and values. The author points out that the importance of the process lies in the fact that the beliefs and the values of the people are the basis for a society?s political culture, and such culture defines the parameters of political life and governmental action. The paper states that some people argue that people having similar social background, income or education levels, a common religion, race or gender share largely similar political views; hence, political socialization is more of an innate rather than a learned process.
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Background
What is Political Socialization?
Importance
Factors Influencing Political Socialization
Family
Schools
Peer Groups
Mass Media
Arguments that Political Socialization is an Innate Process
Conclusion
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"Apart from family and schools, peer groups play an important role in imparting political values of young people. Influence of peer groups in the process of political socialization is more pronounced when an issue directly affects the youth. A pertinent example of this is the issue of the Vietnam War during the 1960s. At the time, young people were the most active participants in the movement against the war since they were directly affected by it?being made to fight in the war that was taking a large toll of lives. It is generally agreed, however, that youthful peer groups have greater influence on the lifestyle and dress as compared to politics."
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TV & Political Views, 1996.
Examines effect of TV on viewers' political attitudes & behavior. Regular broadcast news, cable news, tv newsmagazines, fictionalized political stories, political commercials.
5,625 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 26 sources, $ 135.95
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Does television influence viewers' political attitudes and/or affect their political behavior; and, if so, in what ways? The purpose of this report is to examine the existing research investigating this question. The reviewed research covers studies of the effects of five categories of political television: (1) Regular broadcast news; (2) Cable news; (3) Television newsmagazines; (4) Fictionalized political stories; and (5) Political advertisements.
Regular Broadcast News
By far, the majority of studies of television effects on political attitudes and behavior have examined for influences resulting from viewing regular local and national news..."
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Political Socialization, 2002.
This paper discusses political socialization, the process of developing political opinions, biases and even political apathy.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses political socialization, the process of developing political opinions, biases and even political apathy. It discusses the influences of family, schooling, peers, mass media, political parties and religion on one's beliefs. Four methods of indoctrination into the political society are also discussed-- latent, manifest, affective, and instrumental socialization.
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"Political socialization begins early on in life and is an ongoing process affecting individuals throughout. It is how people eventually identify personal beliefs and expectations in American politics. These political views can include our level of patriotism, faith in the democratic system, standards by which we hold governing bodies, and opinions regarding public policies. From the playground to the classroom, the office to the dinner table, much of our lives affect our political opinions. The most easily identified agents of this are family, schooling, peers, mass media, political parties and religious influences. Further more, these means indoctrinate us in the political society through four basic methods: latent, manifest, affective, and instrumental socialization."
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The Neutrality in Political Science, 2006.
This paper examines Charles Taylor's belief that political philosophy and political science are intrinsically linked.
1,638 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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The paper reveals that there is an ongoing debate as to the status of political philosophy and its relationship to political science. The paper examines Charles Taylor's attempt to demonstrate a convergence between science and normative theory in the field of politics. Additionally, the paper explains how Charles Taylor provides a thorough and persuasive argument against those who believe that political science should be separated from the field of political philosophy.
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"There exists an ongoing debate as to the status of political philosophy and its relation with political science. One group of scholars holds that political philosophy is dead, being replaced by the growth of science and the end of ideology, and that political science has come of age in freeing itself finally of the incubus of political philosophy and its prejudiced moral positions by adopting the scientific method and becoming value-free. (Charles Taylor, Neutrality in Political Science, 58). Others however doubt the thesis of the logical separation between facts and values, and claim that political science cannot be separated from political philosophy. Charles Taylor, in his chapter "Neutrality in Political Science," takes the latter of these positions, and attempts to show a convergence between science and normative theory in the field of politics (61)."
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Contemporary Political Islam, 2006.
This paper explains the nature of Islamic sovereignty, the roots of political Islam, the attraction of Islamism, and the driving forces behind political movements within the Middle East, such as the Taliban.
3,675 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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This paper explains that a synthesis of democratic and Islamic values is required for a practical and workable form of representative government. The author points out that Islam is not just another ideology; it is a faith and as such can motivate people to act politically while also transcending politics. The paper stresses that political Islam is not Islamist democracy, governed exclusively by Islamic law. The author comments that, in Afghanistan, the Taliban, an extreme type of political Islam, took over and did not lose control until American bombs dropped as punishment for harboring Osama Bin Laden. The paper iterates that political Islam, in its democratic infancy, is struggling to distinguish itself from both the fundamentalists and the Islamists. The author underscores that most Muslims believe that America does not have fundamental flaws; it has just failed to live up to the ideals it so strongly advocates.
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The Evolution and Growth of Political Islam
Islamic Experiences with Democracy
The Future Prospect and Promises of Political Islam
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"Algeria, in 1989, provided one of the first experiences with Islamic democracy. After years of a socialist-military regime, Algeria's sole political party, the Front de Liberation National (FLN) acquiesced to young Algerians protesting for fundamental rights and political change. In June 1990 the FLN allowed the first open elections to take place. The Front Islamique du Salut (FIS), and Islamic party, came more or less out of nowhere to capture 62% of the vote. The FLN, which could boast of liberating Algeria from the French, captured only 28%."
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ICT and Geography, 2002.
An analysis of the effectivness of the use of information communication technology in the U.K. geography classroom.
2,497 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The recent Government drive to integrate information communication technology (ICT) into compulsory education has lead to much activity in schools. It is the purpose of this paper to investigate how far and how effectively ICT is currently being used within geography teaching and to establish the key issues that effect ICT being included within the geography classroom at key stage 3.
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Key Issues Concerning the Use of ICT in Geography at KS 3
The Role and Benefits of ICT in Geography
Ideas for Promoting Better Use of ICT in the Geography Classroom
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"The speed and automatic function of ICT, offers a number of advantages to teachers of Secondary Geography. It can for example enable the drawing of graphs, so that pupils can observe change, e.g. variations between seasons or variations of weather in temperate and tropical countries, or so that pupils can compare similar elements in data between contrasting localities, e.g. comparing bus services in rural and urban areas in the UK. Data can be sensed and stored automatically, so that monthly and seasonal patterns can be graphed from daily readings at a later date."
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