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  • Americas Perspective on Politics

    Americas Perspective on Politics

    This essay was originally presented as theRobert F. Kennedy Professorship Lecture at theDavid Rockefeller Center for Latin American StudiesHarvard UniversityOctober 17, 2005Background and Motivation1Most of my training and professional experience has been that of an academic studying electoralbehavior, political parties, and democratic representation. It was only two years ago, lured by theopportunity to help the ongoing strengthening of Mexico’s electoral democracy, that I accepted the invitation of the new Councilor President of the Federal Electoral

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Janna
  • Hurricane Katrina: A Natural and Political Disaster

    Hurricane Katrina: A Natural and Political Disaster

    “Hurricane Katrina: A Natural and Political Disaster” Four days after Hurricane Katrina devastated much of the northern Gulf Coast, tired and angry people stranded at the convention center in New Orleans welcomed a supply convoy carrying food, water and medicine with cheers and tears of joy. Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. It was the sixth-strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the third-strongest

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Cyberspace and Modern Political Theory

    Cyberspace and Modern Political Theory

    Cyberspace and Modern Political Theory What is cyberspace? Cyberspace is a special domain that is driven by an electronic network largely transparent. Cyberspace is a series of networks. The term was coined by American writer William Gibson and first used in his 1984 science fiction novel Neuromancer, in which he described cyberspace as a place of "unthinkable complexity." The term has given rise to a vocabulary of "cyberterms," such as cyber cafes (cafes that sell

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines Historical Facts: The Philippines overcame many obstacles in history that reshaped the political environment of modern times. The Philippine islands have a strong Spanish influence. Records in history date back to 1521 where Ferdinand Magellan colonized the islands in the name of Charles I of Spain. The Spanish objectives focused Philippine society toward the spread of Christianity, colonization in the name of Spain, and acquiring key positions in

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines

    The Political Environment of the Philippines Historical Facts: The Philippines overcame many obstacles in history that reshaped the political environment of modern times. The Philippine islands have a strong Spanish influence. Records in history date back to 1521 where Ferdinand Magellan colonized the islands in the name of Charles I of Spain. The Spanish objectives focused Philippine society toward the spread of Christianity, colonization in the name of Spain, and acquiring key positions in the

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: David
  • Lord of the Flies: the Two Political Forces

    Lord of the Flies: the Two Political Forces

    In “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding, a group of kids crash lands on an uninhabited island. As the time passes, two rival groups emerge, each having a leader with his own view on how to lead. Ralph’s rule was democratic. He believed that order could be achieved by peaceful negotiations and reasoning. He got the kids to elect him as a chief rather than enforcing his own rule. He attempted to achieve order

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Top
  • Should Censorship Be Politically Practiced on online Newspapers?

    Should Censorship Be Politically Practiced on online Newspapers?

    Should censorship be politically practiced on Online Newspapers? * * * * * Solution: For its great number of advantages such as quick access, low cost and variety, Online Newspaper has been a close friend to many people in this modern world. However, when we deal with political issues, a question is posed whether censorship should be practiced on e-press, since Politics is a highly sensitive and important field that can have influence on almost

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Steve
  • Budgetary Politics and the War on Drugs

    Budgetary Politics and the War on Drugs

    Budgetary Politics and the War on Drugs The United States of America has long grappled with the problem of drugs and has from time to time initiated measures to combat the usage and trafficking of drugs. It is common knowledge that the various wars that have been part of the combat program of several administrations have failed miserably despite the availability of a great deal of resources, added to the colossal funding process. This is

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Vika
  • Feminism Vs Marxism Political Theory

    Feminism Vs Marxism Political Theory

    INTRODUCTION: The foreign battles being fought all around the world are invisible to the eyes of many. The Author of this article is a philanthropist who loves democracy and the spread of globalization in the form of international aid organizations. The Author is concerned with the expansion, transformation and continuation of open democratic societies, in which the sovereignty resides within the people, not through the tyrant as us to be the case. IRA: 1 "How

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Jon
  • The Political and Religious Winds of the Seventeenth Century from Cha

    The Political and Religious Winds of the Seventeenth Century from Cha

    The Restoration, a period of constantly changing ideals, shows how the change in government from Charles I to Oliver Cromwell affected the people of that time. Also showing the shift in winds of religion, compares and contrasts Absolutism and Constitutionalism, shows how the influence of the English people on the world, and shows a new era being heralded in without which we would not exist. The seventeenth century started with the Ascension of Charles I

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Leadership, Power & Politics

    Leadership, Power & Politics

    Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals (Robbins & Judge, 2007). Leaders understand that people need to find meaning in life through their work and that meaning is derived from creativity in the service of worthwhile purposes. Strong personal ethics, a positive belief in others, and a compelling vision are other characteristics of successful corporate leadership (Badaracco, Ellsworth, 1992). The choice of leaders is

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Max
  • Political Socialization

    Political Socialization

    Political Socialization When children are born into a society, at a very young age they begin to develop their ideas, personalities, beliefs and opinions. This is where socialization gets its roots. In a country like the United States, a person’s political agenda is one of the characteristics that define what type of citizen you are. Through many different areas of our life we are affected, persuaded, influenced about our beliefs, not just with politics but

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Jack
  • The Political Community in Guatemala

    The Political Community in Guatemala

    The Political Community The “social apartheid” that exist in Guatemala separates Guatemala into two places and does not allow the country to be united, both democratically socially. The indigenous population is separated from opportunities. Without the minimal conditions, necessary for citizens to exercise their rights in practice there is not citizenship and therefore no “true” democracy. New democratic institutions must both address the anxiety existing among Ladinos and prove to be responsive to a sizeable

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Janna
  • The Political Climate of the 1950s

    The Political Climate of the 1950s

    The 1950’s 1 Running Head: THE POLITICAL CLIMATE OF THE 1950S The Political Climate of the 1950s Natasha C. Stewart History 145 Robin Greenberg M.A. April 11, 2005 The 1950s 2 With the dropping of the Atomic bomb that ended WWII and the beginning of the Cold War, there was an irony of stability and turmoil in the United States. The start of the 1950s brought about many changes, from the Red Scare and threat

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Jon
  • Western Economic Crisis: Why the Dollar Bubble Is About to Burst

    Western Economic Crisis: Why the Dollar Bubble Is About to Burst

    Western Economic Crisis: Why the Dollar Bubble is about to Burst Saturday, 17 May 2008 Steve Masterson The Voice (issue 264 - 11th May) ran an article beginning, "Iran has really gone and done it now. No, they haven't sent their first nuclear sub in to the Persian Gulf. They are about to launch something much more deadly -- next week the Iran Bourse will open to trade oil, not in dollars but in euros."

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    Submitted: March 21, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Compare and Contrast Japanese and Western European Feudal Systems

    Compare and Contrast Japanese and Western European Feudal Systems

    Compare and Contrast Japanese and Western European Feudal Systems Both Western Europe and Japan used the feudal system from the 800s to the 1700s. The two regions show economic similarities, but differ greatly with respect to politics and society. Economically, Western Europe and Japan were similar. Both economies had systems which regulated trade. The Guild Regulations for Sharers of Arras details the rules and regulations of the shearing trade in the Holy Roman Empire in

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: Steve
  • The Meaning of Power in Politics

    The Meaning of Power in Politics

    My Own Understanding of Politics "A means by which individuals and interest groups compete to shape government's impact on society's problems and goals." Politics is easily defined. It is the concept behind the words that is more difficult to understand. Though politics is the primary method of communicating with government, this is not the only time politics are used. Immediate, individual interests, wants, and needs must be satisfied, as well as societal problems. The pursuit

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Democracy: Justices, Injustices, and Socratic Arguments to Improve Current Democratic Politics

    Democracy: Justices, Injustices, and Socratic Arguments to Improve Current Democratic Politics

    In the Republic, Plato seeks to define justice and, through definition, show that justice is intrinsically worthwhile. In doing so, Plato sets out to explain the principal concept of political justice, and from this obtain a parallel model of individual justice. Essentially, justice is defined as a result of accurate logic or reasoning. However, it is quite important to note that the democratic regime discussed in the Republic is not the same as the known

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    Submitted: March 23, 2010 By: Jon
  • Political Systems

    Political Systems

    The different political systems which Machiavelli and Rousseau heralded contrasted greatly. Reasons for each of their doctrines were completely different, therefore the style of the institutions vary considerably. However it could be argued that the way of life for an ordinary citizen may not necessarily be as different. This essay intends to show firstly, the reasons behind both writers theories; secondly, the different political systems resulting from these; thirdly, the way of life under each

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    Submitted: March 23, 2010 By: Artur
  • With Particular Reference to Public Opinion and Wider Political Implications, Critically Assess the Impact of Press and Broadcast Coverage of the Palestinian Conflict."

    With Particular Reference to Public Opinion and Wider Political Implications, Critically Assess the Impact of Press and Broadcast Coverage of the Palestinian Conflict."

    "With particular reference to public opinion and wider political implications, critically assess the impact of press and broadcast coverage of the Palestinian conflict." The implications of media coverage on the Palestinian conflict are many. The superficiality and commercialisation of the media has resulted in a confused public opinion of the conflict, one of propaganda, naivety, and frequent misunderstanding. With particular reference to television, the media has come under fire for its surface scratching, depthless propaganda-like

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    Submitted: March 23, 2010 By: Anna
  • Geography, Topography, and a Political Perspective

    Geography, Topography, and a Political Perspective

    Ireland Geography, Topography, and a Political Perspective There are four provinces in Ireland: Connacht (western Ireland), Munster (southern Ireland), Leinster (eastern Ireland), and Ulster (Northern Ireland). The Republic of Ireland is comprised of the provinces of Connacht, Munster, and Leinster; the province of Ulster is referred to as Northern Ireland and is under Britain's jurisdiction. Northern and Southern Ireland are differentiated not only by geographical differences, but also by political and religious views. Approximately 5/6

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Analyzing the Relationship Between Artistic Influence and Political Opinions

    Analyzing the Relationship Between Artistic Influence and Political Opinions

    As we discuss Murray Edelman’s essay “From Art to Politics,” the concept that we have debated the most has been his take on the influence that previously experienced narratives and images have on our perception and interpretation of information. Edelman writes, “Narratives and images govern seeing and believing, and they do so all the more effectively when the role these art forms play is subliminal, as is usually the case, rather than visible and evident”

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Max
  • Political Science Article

    Political Science Article

    October 30, 2006 Government Article Review #2 Political Opportunity for Women Summary: With mid term elections in November the focus has turned to women’s participation in politics. This article focuses on some specific women who have laid a path for others to follow; As well as given predictions for the future of women’s participation. Ferraro who ran for vice president back in 1984 is surprised to see that no other women have followed in her

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Jon
  • The Quiet American

    The Quiet American

    Fowler constructs Pyle as a naпve young man who is an innocent victim of dogmatic and simplistic ideologies. Fowler sees American culture and Democracy as a corrupting influence on an innocent Pyle. This is exhibited th relational processes, where Pyle, as the carrier, is given attributes such as “innocent”, “young and ignorant and silly”. This innocence is highlight by contrasting it with the attribute of “the whole pack of them”, Fowlers serotypes of Americans. Pyle’s

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    Submitted: March 26, 2010 By: July
  • The Supreme Court as a Political Entity

    The Supreme Court as a Political Entity

    While I accept that theoretically a judge should not consider extralegal factors when making a ruling, I cannot accept your premise that all judges rule as neutral arbiters who rely solely on precedent, Constitutional text, and original intent of the Framers. As with any other individual in public service, judges are still human beings, and thus bring with them their own prejudices, personal biases, and preconceived notions when taking the bench. This is not to

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    Submitted: March 26, 2010 By: Jon