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Mental Health of Stalin, 2004.
A paper that assesses the manner in which Stalin's problematic mental health impacted his decision making process.
1,287 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper looks at the ruling period of Stalin and some of the obscure decisions he made during his rule. The writer attributes these to his mental health and even provides a diagnosis of Stalin's condition.
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"Supporters of Stalin believe he saved his country from certain European domination; that the lives lost and ruined were necessary casualties for the greater good of the nation. Others say that he was a paranoid schizophrenic that belonged in a mental institution, rather than in a position of power. Stalin showed mercy to no one, he evil incarnate, killing innocent Russians and severely damaging any possible of future progress for Russia. In this light, it appears that the latter theory is true."
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Capital Punishment and Mental Illness, 2002.
Examines issues of culpabilty and institutionalization surrounding the death penalty meted out to the mentally retarded and the mentally ill.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 178.95
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This paper shall examine and qualify the issues surrounding the imposition of the death penalty onto the mentally retarded and the mentally ill. Within this paper, the phrase mentally ill shall be applied to those who are of normal intelligence yet who suffer from mannerisms or behaviors that alter their perceptions. The phrase mentally retarded shall be applied to individuals who suffer from conditions that result in lower intelligence and comprehension levels. This issue is loaded in terms of issues surrounding the morality of the situation: The fundamental question at stake within this particular issue is whether or not the mentally ill and the mentally retarded can be punished in the same manner as those who commit the same crimes and are considered to be of normal mental stability and functionality.
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Mental Illness and Incarcerated Juveniles, 2005.
An investigation of how inadequate mental health resources have created a mental health crisis for incarcerated juveniles with mental illness.
20,801 words (approx. 83.2 pages), 121 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This study examines the impact of inadequate mental health resources and the subsequent mental health crises that have been created. The design of the study contains two types of questionnaires. The paper shows that results of the study support the hypothesis that inadequate resources have led to a mental health crisis among incarcerated juveniles with mental illness. These include lack of resources, misuse of resources, increasing needs for mental health, budget cuts, and alarming trends within the mental health system. Gaps in the mental health system were also noted by the participants in the questionnaires. In conclusion, the writer submits the results of this study as an offering to the developing collection of knowledge regarding the issue of inadequate resources as they relate to mentally ill juveniles in the criminal justice system.
Chapter One
Introduction / Importance of the Study
National Research Agenda
Rationale for the Study
Purpose of the Study
Overview of the Study
Hypothesis
Problem Statement
Scope of the Study
Definition of Terms
Review of Literature
Context
Introduction to Mental Illness
The Culture and Climate of Mental Illness
Chapter Two
The Economics Associated with Costs/Resources
The Role of the Mental Health System
The Role of the Criminal Justice System
Summary and Conclusions
Method
The Approach
Why a Questionnaire
Data Base of the Study
Data Gathering Method
Design of the Questionnaire
Pre-testing the Questionnaire
Implementation of the Study
Data Analysis
Validity and Uniqueness of the Data
Limitations to the Study
Summary of Chapter Three
Data Analysis
Overview
Pre-testing the Questionnaire
Implementation of the Study
Descriptive Statistics
Factor Analysis
Analysis of Written Comments
Limitations of the Data
Summary of Chapter Four
Summary and Recommendation
Introduction
Hypothesis
Implications of this Research to Health Care
View of Future Research
Conclusion
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"Most delinquency theories have been strongly influenced by their perceptions of adolescent's relationships with elements of their social environment (Schmalleger, 1995). More specifically, the interactions with family, peers and school are believed to be the most powerful influences on their conventional and delinquent behaviors (Schmalleger, 1995). Today, it is estimated that 24% of youth in the Colorado Division of Youth Corrections are diagnosed with a mental illness. (Jarrett, 2002) A sample of detained youth were studied in Colorado and 41% were found to have a clinically meaningful level of mental health problems. (Coen, 2002) However, there have been a number of these approaches offered over the years to help youthful offenders overcome the challenges and obstacles they face as part of becoming involved in the criminal justice system, with varying degrees of success. Nevertheless, despite the evidence that supports providing timely and effective mental health interventions during these formative periods of life, many states have been unable or unwilling to dedicate the resources required to ensure that all incarcerated juveniles are afforded the opportunity (Kozol, 1991)."
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Incarcerated Juveniles with Mental Illness, 2005.
An investigation of how inadequate mental health resources have created a mental health crisis for incarcerated juveniles with mental illness.
29,634 words (approx. 118.5 pages), 91 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This study examines the impact of inadequate mental health resources and the subsequent mental health crises that have been created. The study evaluates the financial support, funding and services for the mentally ill juvenile offender and identifies issues related to inadequate mental health resources in the literature review. The study also evaluates level resources and service delivery at two different mental health centers and a juvenile facility and examines data obtained from other sources. The results of the study are intended to help institutions develop future action plans to address the issues of inadequate resources and levels of service needs.
Introduction /Importance of the Study
National Research Agenda
Rationale for the Study
Purpose of the Study
Overview of the Study
Hypothesis
Problem Statement
Scope of the Study
Definition of Terms
Review of Literature
Context
Introduction to Mental Illness
The Culture and Climate of Mental Illness
The Economics Associated with Costs/Resources
The Role of the Mental Health System
The Role of the Criminal Justice System
Method
Data Analysis
Summary Discussion and Recommendations
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"Inadequate mental health resources are an often-cited factor for the mental health crisis, especially the incarceration of juveniles with mental illness. There have been a number of these approaches offered over the years to help youthful offenders overcome the challenges and obstacles they face as part of becoming involved in the criminal justice system, with varying degrees of success. This study examines the impact of inadequate mental health resources and the subsequent mental health crises that have been created. Costs are rising at an alarming rate and there are more illnesses than resources available to meet the needs of the mentally ill juvenile in the criminal justice system. Lacking in resources, the mental health system has not kept pace with the diverse needs of the community or the prison system. Consequently, the justice system inappropriately places juveniles in the criminal justice system, instead of the mental health system."
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Josef Stalin: The Man and the Ideology, 2006.
This paper focuses on the leadership and political career of Joseph Stalin as well as the general era of Stalinism, a period of Russian history that is characterized by authoritarian rule through constant vigilance and fear.
1,443 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The writer of this paper explores the political and military accomplishments of Soviet Union leader Josef Stalin. This paper describes Stalin as an object of admiration, yet also as an oppressor who ruled with an iron fist, utterly successful in spreading and infusing his ideology. Stalin infiltrated every level of a society that could do nothing to protest, nothing to free itself from the tightening, unyielding control that was present in every aspect of Soviet life. This paper delves into the implementation of Stalin's five-year plan for economic development in which the Russian leader adopted the policy views of his former ousted rival Trotsky. His rewriting of historical events marked Stalin as the faithful disciple of Lenin, bringing the ideals of socialism into being with the success of the October Revolution. The writer ponders Stalin's astute political career while describing the leader's ability to inflict torture on his enemies while at the same time filling the minds and hearts of the Soviet people resulting in his inevitable rise to power.
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"Soviet citizens had various reasons to buy into Stalin's ideology and support his rise to power. One reason was self-interest, as those who opposed him, along with their friends and associates, were likely to be awakened in the dead of night by a knock on the door, which meant arrest, imprisonment, and many times, execution. From the time of the murder of Sergei Kirov, first secretary of the party in Leningrad, in 1934, to the culmination of the Great Purges, with the show trial of the late 1930's in Moscow, Stalin promoted an attitude of vigilance and suspicion of one's own neighbors. This led to the denunciation of thousands of citizens, many of whom were loyal supporters of Stalin and the party. It was the unleashing of this paranoia, spreading uncontrollably throughout Soviet society, which fed the purges - the cold fear felt by the citizens who turned in their friends and family, and by NKVD officials, who would act on any and every accusation to avoid being accused of lack of vigilance themselves."
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United Kingdom Mental Health Law, 2004.
This extensive research paper analyzes U.K. case law regarding mental health to develop a set of recommendations to be used as a guideline for creating an improved legal system for mental health.
24,780 words (approx. 99.1 pages), 39 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper outlines the history of mental health law in the U.K., identifying a number of key principles of health care economics and ethics, with a focus on the particular incentives and trade-offs that are raised by these principles at three levels of the mental health system: government and society; purchasers and providers; and users and caretakers. The author points out that self-determination theory (SDT) is based on the belief that innate psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness are important bases for human motivation. The paper suggests that there is a need to move towards a more open, accountable, and evidence-based mental health care system, which would be fully supported by U.K. law.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
History of UK Case Law
Draft Mental Incapacity Bill
The Fundamental Principle Behind Medical Law in the UK
Capacity Law
Problems in Mental Health Systems in the UK
A Right to Health Care: The Libertarian Objection
Whom to Sacrifice
The Struggle Between Ethics and Economics in Mental Health Care
Four Principles of Health Care Economics
Four Principles of Health Care Ethics
Tensions in Health Care Decision-Making
Government and Society
Purchasers and Providers
Economic Incentives
Ethical Trade-offs
Users and Caretakers
Linking the Past to the Present
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions and Hypothesis
Methodology
Results
Discussion, Recommendations and Conclusion
Explicitness
Evaluation
Accountability
Recommendations
Bibliography
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"In a perfectly competitive market, the supply and demand for a particular good achieves equilibrium, and no more and no less of the good is produced or consumed than is necessary. In reality, markets are not perfectly competitive, resulting in failures due to unfair competition, uncertainty and externality effects. The market for mental healthcare is no exception. These failures are so common that some form of government intervention is necessary. The extent of government involvement is influenced by both economic and political considerations and by the existing model of social choice. In the United Kingdom, a careful balance of both individualistic (autonomy and consumer sovereignty) and collective (justice and welfare maximization) principles must be considered."
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Mental Illness - A Novel Approach, 2001.
This paper presents an in-depth look at mental illness using two stories - "Sybil" and "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden", each details a different type of mental illness.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 59.95
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This paper presents an in-depth look at mental illness using two stories - "Sybil" and ?I Never Promised You A Rose Garden?, each detail a different type of mental illness. The two types, MPD and schizophrenia are often confused with each other.
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"Mental illness has been with us since the beginning of time. There are many types of mental illness and they vary in severity and duration. Two of the most misunderstood and often misdiagnosed mental illnesses are Multiple Personality Disorder and Schizophrenia. These disorders are often confused with one another. If we examine the characteristics of each one we will see where their differences are and how they are treated. There are two movies that underscore the ramifications of the disorders and the treatment options of them both. Sybil and I Never Promised You a Rose Garden are both portrayals of mental illness in women and how that illness affected their lives and families. "
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Stalin's Rise to Power, 2006.
This paper examines Josef Stalin's rise to power, while focusing on the years 1921-1932.
2,228 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper analyzes the life and accomplishments of Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin. The writer of this paper examines Stalin's role as the leader responsible for the conversion of communism in the Soviet Union from an egalitarian revolutionary movement into that of an authoritative bureaucratic governmental system, while focusing on his political and military career between 1921-1932. Stalin began his political career by joining the Social Democratic Party of Georgia in 1901. This well-researched paper discusses the views of numerous biographers who have described Stalin as a plodding figure with brutality as his main distinguishing feature. Stalin is considered the man responsible for the deaths of some 20 million people of which more than 14 million died needlessly from hunger. Stalin also deported, exiled or imprisoned in work camps more than nine million people. It is estimated that five million of the people sent by Joseph Stalin to the Gulag Archipelago never came back alive. This paper explores Stalin's intellectual strength and cunning which was first noticed upon his appointment as General Secretary of the Communist party in 1922. The rise of Stalin to power was a mix of factors as well as fate. These factors include his character and his relentless quest for power, the revolutionary zeal of Leon Trotsky, the rise of the bureaucrats and the role played by his comrades in power. The writer explains how all these factors impacted on Stalin's leadership style.
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Introduction
The Rise of Stalin
Conclusion
References
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"The strength of his intelligence and cunning was to be seen that when he came to become a General Secretary of the Communist party in 1922, he cultivated the bureaucracy and by using his maneuvering and administrative skills ensured that his potential rivals in the party were marginalized and it was this amassing of power by Stalin that made Lenin worry about the role of Stalin and call for his removal that did not take place as Lenin did not live long enough after that to see that Stalin did not utilize this accumulation of strength in the party as the means to get to the top of the existing power system in the Soviet Union. It could be said that fate also played a part in assisting the rise of Stalin to power by removing Lenin from the scene by his death. In the earlier days Lenin was the idol of Stalin and they built up a friendship that was to aid Stalin in his initial rise to power in the Communist Party. Stalin used this platform that was built on his looking on Lenin as an idol and the friendship that started between the two of them as his launching pad to power."
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Mental Retardation, 2006.
A look at the social obstacles mentally retarded people face because of lack of resources and a general lack of knowledge about mental retardation.
2,684 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper describes the many social problems that mentally retarded people must deal on a daily basis, including a general lack of knowledge about mental retardation, a lack of community services for the mentally retarded, the tendency to over medicate mentally retarded persons and a lack of alternative educational programs. The paper also describes characteristics typical of the mentally retarded as well as measures that could be taken that would help mentally retarded persons to lead independent lives and achieve normalization.
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"It is reported that 3 to 4 per 1,000 people are mentally retarded (Ellis, 1986). It is not always easy to recognize a mentally retarded person by a customary glance. Two main ways to determine mental retardation are: (1) certain physical characteristics and/or (2) when an infant/child fails to make normal developmental progress (mental or physical) (Ellis, 1986). One major problem regarding mental retardation is knowledge of the accurate definition and limitations of the disability (Bray, 1990). In the past, society and several professions have not given mentally retarded persons the necessary resources. An accurate knowledge base of the disability is necessary before proper resources can be created (AAMR, 1992). Contrary to popular belief, mental retardation is not something a person has, is not a medical disorder not a mental disorder, but rather a developmental disability (AAMR, 1992). The level of functioning requires information regarding the person capabilities (intelligence, adaptive skills), and environments (home, work, school, community) (AMMR, 1992)."
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Current Issues in Mental Health, 2005.
An examination of mental health issues from a social and cultural perspective.
3,861 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper examines the biological vs. social and cultural perspectives of mental health, clearly emphasizing the social and cultural approach more so than the biological one, since current trends indicate that this is a key issue in the field of mental health today. The paper investigates mental illness primarily from the standpoint that mental illness may result from social and cultural factors more so than biological ones. However the paper also carefully provides a solid foundation for promoting both views and treatment approaches to mental illness in the attempt to better understand mental illness and its impact on society in general.
Current Issues in Mental Health: Examining Mental Illness From a Cultural
and Social Perspective
Introduction
Mental Illness as Biology?
Mental Illness from a Cultural Perspective
The Mind as Machine
The Use of Psychiatric Medications to Treat Illness
Duality of Disease
The Stigma of Mental Illness
Conclusions/Analysis
References
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"Wakefiled (1994) poses the question of whether or not the concept of a mental disorder might be culturally relative (Kirk & Einbinder, pp.11-17). He suggests that mental disorders may result more from cultural and social influences and factors than biological ones. His theory is based on the notion that people respond differently to different things based in part on their upbringing, surroundings and social environment. People also have the inherent capability of being conditioned to respond in a certain manner to certain things. What might be considered normal for one person in one culture may be considered aberrant behavior in another."
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De-Stalinization and Nikita Krushchev, 2002.
The Soviet leaders and Nikita Krushchev responded to Stalin's death in de-Stalinizing the Soviet Union by changing political, economic and government policies.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This essay examines what happened in the Soviet Union after Stalin died in 1953. Stalin?s failed economic policies, overcentralized leadership, and brutal acts of terror had left a broken and numb society lacking in all autonomous initiative. Into this challenging situation came Nikita Krushchev, a dedicated and enthusiastic Communist reformer who made significant changes and tackled the legacy of Stalinism. This paper explains the successes and failures of Kruschev in the de-Stalinization of the Soviet Union.
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"Russia has never been a democratic or egalitarian society, although it is slowly moving in that direction now. Successes have been substantial in the last decade, yet there is still far to go. As Robert Service writes, ?The burden of the past lies heavily upon Russia, but it is a burden which was not solely the product of the assumption of power by Lenin and his fellow revolutionaries.? It is not only Stalinism that is being fought by the Russians but the history of the later Russian Empire as a restless and unintegrated society (Service 546). With those facts in mind we can see how difficult de-Stalinization was and still is, for it was so much more than just coming to grips with what Josef Stalin did."
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The Stalin Revolution, 2000.
This essay examines the effect of Joseph Stalin's reign over Russia and the social policies that he introduced. Stalin's work is compared to that of Karl Marx.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper explains how Joseph Stalin used his understanding of the Marxist dialectic to better understand what good can come of any given society. It shows that Stalin manipulated the dialectic only because he knew it needed to be modernized to work properly in a more modern society, a Communist society. Stalin's movements in education and the labour force were truly remarkable and positively changed the face of Communism as the world knew it.
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'Manya Gordon viewed the Stalin Revolution and the five year plan as a complete change in the position of labour. ?Stalin made a point of making all labour and trade union commonplace and merging the entire Soviet labour force into one government operated establishment. In doing this, Stalin forced all government personnel in opposition to his plan to resign and filled their positions with his own followers who, in turn, helped induce the interests of the workers in the five year plan.?5 In the opinion of Gordon, to a non Communist, the five year plan meant the complete betrayal of the workers interests for the sake of building a new, state owned industry. In relation to this, Stalin declared, ?the trade unions are called upon to play a decisive role in the task of building social industry by stimulating labour productivity.?6 Hence, the trade unions were compelled to drive the workers, to organize shock brigades, and to bring discipline to those who are lacking in production. In short, ?the trade unions are a ?whip? over the workers.?7 Instead of defending the interests of the workers, the labour organizations were obliged to disperse Stalin?s ?brand? of Marxism which was actually very different from Lenin?s Marxist policy. ?Lenin insisted that all trade unions must be non political, while Stalin insinuated that all non political aspects of the unions must be eliminated. Eventually the people accepted Stalin?s policy even though it depicted the labourers as a lower status of beings, much the same as earlier Russian capitalists.?8 This fact would also mean that Stalin was not, in fact, a Marxist as he claimed to be, because a Marxist would be more concerned with the non political aspect of a trade union. For example, ?Stalin planned for industrial workers to increase production by twenty eight percent, but only give the workers a six percent pay raise.?9 Thus, Stalin was more concerned with industrialization than with the proletariat, hardly a display of Marxist theory. Another historian concerned with Stalinism and its effects was Raymond Bauer."
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Mental Health Issues, 2002.
This is a research paper outlining the current issues in mental health, like the stigma that those afflicted will face. The paper looks at who was more likely to stigmatize based on age, sex and experience with mental health.
2,116 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This study examines who is more likely to stigmatize the mentally ill according to their experiences. Specifically, the study examines the level of knowledge each participant has about mental health issues and their viewpoints on the mentally ill, and whether it is related to gender.
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"Stigma, has "traditionally been defined as a sign or mark that designates the bearer defective, and therefore as meriting less valued treatment than normal people" (Heatherton 2000:88). This view of an individual is apparent in all societies. The actual experience of stigma is common. Virtually everyone has experienced some form of stigmatization. Whether it is our personality, our dress, or our economic status. However it has been the mentally ill and former mentally ill individuals who "have traditionally been degraded and rejected; they have experienced prejudice similar to that experienced by racial and ethnic minorities" (Heatherton 2000:103). It is a fault in society to assume that everyone stigmatizes in the same way. It is the way we socialize our children that anyone different is less of a person. The mass media constantly characterizes the mentally ill as "sick", "dangerous", "worthless", "unpredictable" (Heatherton 2000:103). Literature found on mental illness usually states that stigma for the mentally ill is common to all society, but a closer look shows that it fails to differentiate between its origins. Specifically that everyone looks at the mentally ill the same way: that they are negative and violent."
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Stalin, 2007.
A discussion of the personality traits that allowed Josef Stalin to take power in Russia.
2,001 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the quality of charisma in a leader, using Josef Stalin as an example. The paper describes Stalin's rise to power, focusing on the political situation in Russia at the time, and how Stalin used it to his advantage. The author notes that the discontent of the people created fertile ground for Stalin's ideas to gain popularity. The paper weaves the concepts of charisma, changes in leadership and Stalin's rule throughout the paper, showing that despite the changes Stalin claimed to be making, the life style of the masses ultimately changed very little, since their role in society remained the same.
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"When Stalin came to power in 1924 the situation in Russia was unstable on both the economical and political side. The country had experimented a long tsarist period under the rule of an absolute leader that had total control over the country and its citizens. The prolonged domination of the czar that denied people's freedom had brought a wave of discontent among the working class, formed mainly by peasants."
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