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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, £ 32.95
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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 Development Of American Political Control, 2004.
A look at American political history from colonization to the Civil War.
2,627 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper examines how America, from the time of the first explorers to the current day, has constantly been an arena for the development of political thought. It looks at how, from the early settlers to the bloody Civil War, America has experienced numerous, often heated, political debates. It explores how early Americans began the tradition of using government authority to apply societal control and how the Puritans, with their strict religious beliefs, created a theocratic society in New England. It also examines how the Enlightenment redefined the nature of both the individual and the nature of authority. It shows how, through analysis of these different political systems, one can gain a better sense of the fundamental nature and development of American political control.
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"The Puritans in New England were the first major group to settle early America. They came to America as a solution to the problems of England and most of Europe. Emerging in England after the Protestant Reformation, the Puritans developed out of Calvinism, and believed that mankind was naturally sinful or depraved. Following the Calvinist idea of predestination, Puritans felt that certain people were chosen by God as the elect to receive God?s grace. Despite being predestined, they still believed that the elect must follow God?s laws in order to show that they were truly chosen. Likewise, the non-elect should follow God?s laws in order to please God."
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Political Development In India And South Africa, 2002.
Discusses the political development of the two countries in terms of political development theories.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, £ 38.95
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Discusses political development of the two countries in terms of political developoment theories. Characteristics of the experiences of both countries. India's development since independence as a state of transition; fragmented political parties;social discontent. India as a bureaucratism-authoritarianism model. Political changes in South Africa since the end of apartheid. Limited movement toward democracy.
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"South Africa, India, and Political Development
The process of political development has been theorized by Howard J. Wrarda (2000) as falling within one of several alternative developmental theories. These theories include bureaucratic-authoritarianism (BA), world systems, corporatism, political economy, state-society relations, indigenous theories of change, rational choice theory, and the new institutionalism. Wrarda (2000) believes that this assortment of political development theories emerged because of a realization that the traditional, formal-legal approach dominating the field was inadequate to explain contemporary political development paradigms. This report will consider political development in India and South Africa and characterize these states' experiences in the context of the most applicable ..."
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Political Development, 2003.
Comparative review of two books dealing in different ways with political development in Pakistan and Iraq.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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This paper presents a comparative review of two books dealing in different ways with political development in Pakistan and Iraq. The common thread is the difficulty of establishing unity, stability, and a civil society. The books are "Jinnah, Pakistan and Islamic Identity: the Search for Saladin" and "Republic of Fear: The Politics of Modern Iraq".
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Political Development in China, 2005.
An analysis of political development in the People's Republic of China, 1949-1982.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 10 sources, £ 123.95
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This paper explains China's political development from the point of view of a writer who is sympathetic to what Communism promised the Chinese masses and slightly critical of what has taken form. It provides a critical review of developments in China after the success of the Communist Revolution of 1949, through to the 1978 reforms of Deng.
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"This paper provides a critical review of developments in China after the success of the Communist Revolution of 1949, through to the 1978 reforms of Deng. These, more or less, indicated the failure of Marxist-Leninist Communism in the People's Republic of China (PRC). In 1982, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would step away from Maoism towards a Party governed by a Constitution. In closing one era of Chinese Communism and moving on to another, the CCP noted the strong contributions of Chairman Mao in establishing the People's Republic of China, but indicated the need for further revision. "
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Political Development in Korea, 2002.
Looks at the political development in Korea from the end of the Chosen period to the beginning of the 21st century.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 67.95
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This paper is a discussion of political development in Korea from the end of the Chosen period to the beginning of the 21st century. Korean politics demonstrate a trend to unity along with impossible obstacles to reunification.
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American Political Development, 2007.
An analysis of the political development and growth of the United States.
1,834 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper discusses the development and evolution of America's political system. The paper describes the incredible political growth that America's political system experienced and then describes how this growth transformed it from a colonial wilderness to a new nation purporting political power. Some of the sources used are appended to the paper in their complete form.
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"American politics encountered internal conflicts leading to the Civil War, as the North and the South each battled for their own interests. Tariffs to protect some Northern manufacturing interests angered the South, leading to attempts to nullify acts of the federal government, ultimately resulting in conflict between the powers of the states and the federal Union. This conflict led became one in which decisions over slave and free-states proved to be the most prominent. As America became increasingly partisan, the Republican Party emerged to compete along with "Know Nothings" and Democratic Party. Ultimately the South seceded, resulting in a Confederacy that split from the Union, with debates over slavery reaching an all-time crisis, involving all aspects of political life."
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The American Political System, 2007.
An analysis of the evolution of the American political system from the colonial period to the middle of the 19th century.
1,414 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the development of the American political system as it evolved from the early colonial period through the middle of the 19th century. It also discusses the nature of political participation in the colonial period and the prominent features of the democratic system developed by the founding fathers of the United States. The paper then analyzes the way in which the political process changed during the first half of the 19th century.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
American Political History
Conclusion
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"Indeed sectionalism continues to exist in American politics. No where is this most evident than in the two party system that has prevailed for many decade. The author explains that one could assume that the class, sectional, individualistic and pluralistic behavior of American citizens would create a political system having many different political systems to meet the needs of such a diverse electorate (Vile). However, only two parties, republicans and democrats have dominated politics in America for many decades (Vile). Although there are "Independents" and various parties that have emerged, the two dominant parties remain the Republicans and the Democrats (Rubin). The evolution of these two parties as the dominant forces in American politics has often had a polarizing impact on the nation (Rubin). Such was the case with the aforementioned election of Abraham Lincoln and such is the current case."
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American Political Culture After September 11, 2001, 2002.
Discusses the impact the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. had on American political culture.
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper looks at the American political culture after the terrorist attacks of September 11 and the effect those attacks had on the tolerance in American political culture. It contends that, as a result, of the attacks, American political culture is more accepting of authoritarian views. This paper also looks at how the war on terrorism and the related struggle against the spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons have become the central elements of a new US foreign policy since September 11.
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"September 11, had a polarizing effect on tolerance in political culture .In fact the tragedy made American political culture more accepting of authoritarian views .The terrorist attacks on the U. S. of Sept. 11, 2001, jolted Americans with the realization that young men filled with hatred of the U. S. could, with limited training and guidance, become focused instruments of mass terror, willing and able to kill thousands of Americans."
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Political Development, 2002.
This paper compares and contrasts the political views from two works by Samuel P. Huntington and Gabriel A. Almond.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper compares the political opinions of Huntington and Almond, looking at what they believe political development requires, the key aspects of politics, primary functions of government, causes of political instability and political institutions. The author discusses how one can achieve political stability.
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"To Almond the keys to politics are the public and authoritative aspects of politics. There is a substantial portion of life that is private and not part of political life; the rest of life is public and political. According to Almond, a political organization has to have authority over its citizens. Developed countries evolved into welfare states providing social insurance and public education to the public. Consensus has turned toward limiting the increase in welfare states cost and the possible abuses of monetary funds. It has become necessary to impose limits."
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Legal Positivism in the American Political System, 2006.
A look at how legal positivism appears to be the most dominant form of legal theory in the American political system.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, £ 18.95
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Legal positivism contends that laws are formulated based on the social system of the time and the sources that the social system gives authority to form legal decisions. These sources may be in the form of a constitution, amendments, judicial decisions or state legislation, for example. The belief that legal decisions are based on justice is not the foundation of law in positivism; yet, it is based on what has previously been determined, or posited in the social order. This paper discusses the American political system and contends that the court system of the United States consistently determines law in relation to the American political system based on previous judicial decisions that form the basis of the decisions of the justices.
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The American Political System, 2003.
A study of how the American political system functions.
6,210 words (approx. 24.8 pages), 0 sources, APA, £ 93.95
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This paper studies the American political system, focusing on three different aspects: (1) the strength or weakness of the American federal government; (2) the development of the regulatory state; and (3) the role of economic conditions in voting behavior.
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Islamic Fundamentalism & Political Development, 1999.
Examines rise & spread of Islam in Middle East in 1980s-1990s in terms of factionalism, impact on politics & higher educational institutions, role of [Qur'an], economics and gender relations.
6,075 words (approx. 24.3 pages), 44 sources, £ 93.95
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This research explores the role of Islamic Fundamentalism in contemporary Islamic societies. An emphasis in this exploration is on the relationship between Islamic Fundamentalism and institutions of higher education.
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"LINKS BETWEEN ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM & HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Introduction
This research explores the role of Islamic Fundamentalism in contemporary Islamic societies. An emphasis in this exploration is on the relationship between Islamic Fundamentalism and institutions of higher education.
Islamic Fundamentalism
Islamic Fundamentalism is a movement whose aim is to return Islamic society and religion to essential and traditional Islamic values, as those values are understood, interpreted, and enunciated by the adherents of Islamic Fundamentalism (Sayeed 4). In the context of returning a society and a religion to the essential and traditional values as those values are understood.."
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Ukrainian Political Development, 2005.
An analysis of foreign influence in the Ukrainian democratic elections.
2,100 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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The relationship between Ukraine and Russia is arguably the most important factor in the future politics of Eastern Europe. Thus, Ukraine serves as a beacon for alternative nation-building strategies in former countries of the Soviet Union. As these countries move towards democratic governments, other influential countries begin to get involved with their election process, such as the United States. This paper shows that the prospects of political stability and the formation of a democratic government are vital issues for Eastern Europe that are being resolved in Ukraine. The election of Viktor Yushchenko, as the President of Ukraine, has become a symbol for the possibility of the establishment of a democracy in Ukraine. The paper, therefore, addresses the question whether the election of Viktor Yushchenko was a product of Ukrainian democracy or whether the United States was directly involved.
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"Chossudovsky also provides another possible reason justifying United States involvement in the Ukraine election. The notion that the United States supported the election just to undermine Russia has credence. Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed Viktor Yanukovych, who favored stronger ties with Russia (Calvary Chapel Mission, 2005, p. 10). This alone would give the United States a reason to push for the successful election of the pro-western candidate. The United States hoped that with the election of Yushchenko, the democratic and free-market societies of Russia and Ukraine would overcome their history and become successful neighbors."
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