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Modern Political Theory, 2004.
Examines Machiavelli's political theories and his influence on modern political theory.
2,877 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This paper outlines the central idea of Machiavelli's political theory as it is presented his book, "The Prince". The paper talks about what prompted Machiavelli to write the book, the four things Machiavelli said a prince must possess in order to conquer lands and become more influential, Machiavelli's philosophy on being evil and practicing violence, Machiavelli's views on how a leader should receive advice, and how an interloper should be treated.
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"Machiavelli?s political theory is found in his book, ?The Prince? which offers sound political and military advice to those in power. He was deeply concerned about his country and wanted to find out what was it that had turned France into a great country. France was united under one Prince and had been one highly successful country. Machiavelli closely studied the French monarchy and some other great nations in ancient history and decided that if Italy wanted to succeed the same way, it was required to follow some of the principles described in his book ?the Prince?. It is important to make it clear that most of the views expressed in his book take readers by surprise, in fact they might shock him because of their rather audacious nature. But they are likely to leave a reader wiser and more equipped with skills needed to run a country because they are not based on emotions but common sense."
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Modern Political Theories, 2003.
A look at classical realism and complex interdependency theory in modern politics.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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This paper exlores major tenets of classical realism and complex interdependency theory. It argues that classical realism does not provide adequate theories for modern politics because of the rise of nonstate actors, the decline in the importance of military force and the blurred boundary between domestic and foreign politics. Each weakness of classical realism is argued with a specific historical evidence. It also demonstrates how weaknesses of classical realism can be overcome by strength of complex interdependency theory.
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"The traditional agenda of international affairs ? the balance among major powers, the security of nations ? no longer defines our perils or our possibilities. Now we are entering a new era. Old international patterns are crumbling; old slogans are uninstructive; old solutions are unavailing. The world has become interdependent in economics, in communications, in human aspirations. " Realist perspectives on politics have existed since Thucydides and have evolved through the work of scholars such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Rousseau. Tempered by two world wars, realism became the dominant discipline of international politics. Realism, focusing mainly on the roles of states and power in international politics, and elaborated by scholars such as Hans Morgenthau and John Herz, provides an effective frame for understanding international politics of the post world war era. However, witnessing tremendous incidents in international relations such as the Vietnam War, the oil crisis, the rise of a transnational advocacy networks, and the rapid post-war spread of multinational corporations, scholars have begun to realize that realism does not always provide adequate theory for every historical event. Consequently, they seek ?better? alternatives to realism. This search leads to two questions: in which areas is realism weak? And which alternative would be ideal for overcoming the weaknesses of realism? This essay will argue that classical realism, which is still crucial for understanding the concepts of power, national interests, and rationality, is particularly weak at accounting for changes in international politics such as the rise of nonstate actors, the decline in the importance of military force, and the blurred boundary between domestic and foreign politics. Nonetheless, the weaknesses of realism can be overcome, and it will be argued that an examination of the main tenets of both classical realism and complex interdependency theory reveals that complex interdependency theory provides a more adequate theory than does classical realism and can better account for the areas in which classical realism is weak. In order to clarify this argument, this essay will begin by describing the main tenets of classical realism and complex interdependency theory."
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Political Theories in Modern Society, 2002.
A comparison of the political theories of Toennies and Durkheim in modern society.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper will compare Toennies and Durheim with respect to what each implies or suggests as to the kind of politics possible today in complex modern societies. In doing so, a comparison of each man's analysis of the specific factors will determine the kind of politics each man takes to be possible. By analyzing these differing theories on politics in today's world, a well-balanced comparison can be achieved between these two men.
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The Political Theories of Sigmund Freud, 2002.
Discusses Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents" and "Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis" in a political context.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 49.95
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Freud's impact is usually discussed in terms of our contemporary understanding of the individual and less so, the social. However, it is possible to examine Freud as a political theorist also, in terms of his vision of society and of what can go wrong at the group level. Freud's more political vision of humanity and the mind in a much changed 'modern' age is described towards revealing Freud the political theorist.
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Modern Russian Political History, 2005.
This paper reviews in detail the intricacies of modern Russian political history from the writing of the new constitution to relationships with the E.U..
7,120 words (approx. 28.5 pages), 22 sources, MLA, £ 110.95
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This paper explains that, although Russian politics may appear to be chaotic, several factors underlie the problems in Russia, such as the history, the republics and regions and the diversity of the various groups involved. The author points out that, during the long, conflicted drafting process of the new constitution from June 1990 to November 1993, attention was often focused on the highly visible, disputed separation-of-powers doctrine; however, the process of drafting a new constitution for Russia also became protracted by the less conspicuous but progressively contentious, division-of-powers issue. The paper relates that Yeltsin's actions during the 1991 coup did much to bring democracy to Russia but he did not lived up to such ideals; even though plagued by ill health, Yeltsin's competence as a leader had long been suspect and corruption, crime and economic malaise flourished in Russia.
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"The EU foreign ministers expressed their support for the Council of Europe's continuing cooperation with and assistance to Russia under the condition that Russia abides by its commitments. They acknowledged the efforts made by the Russian authorities for having the presence of Council of Europe experts in Russia and their promise of allowing free access by the International Red Cross to the detention camps in Chechnya. Portuguese Foreign Minister Jaime Gama and EU high representative of common foreign and defense policy Javier Solana briefed the foreign ministers about their recent trip to Moscow, where they met with President-elect Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov."
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Bush and Political Theory, 2002.
Examines the election of George W. Bush as American President within the context of ideas by political theorists such as Karl Marx.
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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The paper shows that to follow the news since the election of George W. Bush as President of the United States is to find ample source material for a re-examination of the ideas of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Joseph A. Schumpeter. The author of this paper finds that modern America embodies, as no other socio-economic entity, the conflicting struggle of economic and political factions for their competing visions of capitalism, democracy and the concepts of economic democracy that lie at the basis of most socialistic schemes. The paper examines texts such as Karl Marx's "The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte", Weber's "The Puritan Ethic and The Spirit of Capitalism" and Schumpeter's "Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy".
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"Just as Marx's The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte analyzes the Revolution of 1848 in France with a penetrating dissection of the class interests of the various factions, it is possible to describe the rise of the oil cartel to the summit of national political power in the American election of 2000. The reaction of the Democrats, Ralph Nader's Greens, and the intellectual and corporate media to the pro-corporate, anti-environmental, anti-democratic tendencies of the Bush administration provide a parallel to the facts upon which Marx's historical analysis were based."
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India's Ancient Civilization to Modern Day Politics and the Legacy of the British Raj., 2001.
A look at India's development from as early as the 3rd millennium and how other nations and civilizations often imposed their rule on India. The primary focus of the paper is on how British rule in India continues to effect modern Indian politics.
3,960 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 6 sources, £ 74.95
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In this paper the author examines how British rule has made an impact on Indian politics. Making comparison to Abdullah Hussein?s characters in ?Weary Generations?, the author suggests that British rule, in modern Indian politics, continues to be ?an unhappy marriage that still is not broken?. The second section of the paper discusses political institutions in contemporary India and their relevance, whilst the third section looks at Indian ancient civilization which the author suggests has led to a modern day philosophy of non-violence, religious tolerance. The paper concludes with a look at democracy in India as compared to that in China and Japan.
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?The English made many external changes that led to the Indian people's desire and ability to become their own unified country. Although unification may never have happened without the influence of the British, it was the Indians themselves that eventually achieved their unity. The British could not completely unify India.?
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"The Federalist No. 51" and Modern Politics, 2005.
A philosophical paper detailing "The Federalist No. 51" as it is relevant to both the canon of modern political thought and its historical genre.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper gives a specific account of a multi-dimensional aspect of political thought: "The Federalist Papers". Zoning in on James Madison's detailed account of republicanism and the necessity of checks and balances, this paper surveys the importance of our national government's beginning.
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"The roots of republican government and democratic ideals are firmly planted in James Madison's "The Federalist No. 51, The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments." Written on February 6, 1788, this essay is one of three documents that make up a group of political pieces known as The Federalist Papers. These documents were written by the three main proponents of the U.S. Constitution and the Federal Convention; Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison (Mulford 999). The collection of essays was first published in the Independent Journal, a political magazine based in New York, in addition to several other magazines. Ironically, the governor of New York, George Clinton, was an Anti-Federalist, an antagonist of governmental liberties, republican ideals, and the subsequent ratification of the U.S. Constitution (Mulford 999). "The Federalist No. 51" was written a year after Hamilton concluded that the state of New York would not ratify the Constitution. Subsequently, The Federalist Papers were published and widely disseminated in New York, in addition to several other states, in order to persuade and convince the Anti-Federalists to support the foundations of democratic republicanism and federalism."
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Populism and Modern Politics, 2004.
An examination of populism's history, roots and how active it is in our current society.
2,610 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 20 sources, APA, £ 54.95
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This paper discusses how populism is not an ideology and argues that, along with elitism, it can be used effectively as a mechanism for understanding modern politics. It provides a definition of who is considered to be elite, a brief history of the elite and then the belief system associated with many of the elite: elitism. It also explains the core beliefs of populism, where it came from and what it is today. Finally it examines one of the most confusing events in modern politics; the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California.
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"The Political Elite is the ruling class in a democracy that makes the actual governing decisions. In a democracy, their membership relies entirely on achievement, as they must be voted in, although they may have an advantage because of their membership in the Intellectual Elite, Economic Elite or Cultural Elite. In the past, this group has been made up of very different kinds of people. In today?s American Political Elite, it is fair to say that most members are also part of the Intellectual, Economic or Cultural Elite. In countries run by a Monarch, that person is the Political Elite because others can only have influence on the Monarch, while Monarchical power is usually transferred through bloodlines. In the past, Monarchical rule was based on military skill, political and religious ideas and command."
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Turks in Modern World Politics, 2003.
This paper discusses the role of the Republic of Turkey in contemporary politics as the only modern, secular Muslim state after its revolution during years 1910-1923.
3,075 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper looks at the fundamental principles of Turkey's foreign policy. It examines Turkey's role in World War II and asks whether the country was completely neutral or not. It discusses Turkey's membership in the United Nations; the conflicts between the Soviets and the Turks; the importance of the Korean War for the Turks; the role of Turkey as the only Muslim state in NATO; the Turks and the Greeks and Cyprus; the 1991 Gulf War and Turkey's role as the critical ally of the U.S ,and finally, Turkey in the EU.
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""History has seen many great people. It has seen Alexander the Great's, Napoleon's, Washington's. However, in the twentieth century, the record for greatness was broken by Ataturk, this Turkish son of a Turk." as L'IIIustration Newspaper of France states after the death of a great leader, a true liberator in 1938. Among the great leaders of history, few have achieved so much in so short period, transformed the life of a nation as decisively, and given such profound inspiration to the world at large. With the foundation of today?s Republic of Turkey in 1923, Ataturk, literally the Father of the Turks, came up with a huge package of reforms to transform the sick, old Ottoman state into a young, modern Republic and a nation. This set of reforms is called Kemalism and it is the introduction and the rendering of the rights to the nation. It is the expression of the national sovereignty. It is an attempt to reach the level of the modern civilizations, it is westernization, modernization. It requires to experience a modern social life, to establish a secular state, and to govern with a positive science mentality. Ataturk?s words, which were brought by the idea of Kemalism, ?Peace at home, peace in the world,? give the basic principle of him about his views on world politics within his own nation and also in the world."
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Corruption in Modern Louisiana Politics, 2002.
This paper discusses political corruption in Louisiana.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 19 sources, £ 36.95
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Political corruption seems to be a way of life and the politicians' main sport in Louisiana. The state has had a history of elected and appointed officials who have either flown very close to the edges of what is legal and ethical and what is not, or have been shot down in full corrupted flight when caught with their hands once too often in the public till.
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Dependency Theory v. Modernization Theory, 2007.
A comparison of the modernization and dependency theories of under-development of third world countries.
1,824 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the modernization and dependency perspectives commonly raised when explaining third-world under-development. It assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each theoretical paradigm and aims to determine which of the two is more effective at illustrating why so much of the world continues to lag behind North America and Europe.
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"As one might expect, this theory is highly controversial - with apparent weaknesses and strengths. After all, it has now been decades since the fall of "old-fashioned" colonialism and one would think that Global South nations would have finally developed institutional and economic innovations capable of sustaining them and capable also of pushing them forward. Moreover, the supposed technological transfer from developed to developing nations would surely seem like a phenomenon capable of rescuing developing countries from their relative poverty. Seen in that light, the dependency theory may seem like so much "excuse-making" for incompetent and/or corrupt national regimes."
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Motivation Theories in the Modern Workplace, 2002.
A look at motivation theories in the modern workplace.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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This six-page junior paper discusses " Motivation Theories in the Modern Workplace". It includes the research work on business management issues; and how will future management theories/techniques, compare to past theories/techniques?
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Modern Theories of Nationalism, 2002.
A critical review of modern theories of nationalism with reference to the demise of the Soviet empire.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 9 sources, £ 73.95
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This paper is on the modern theories of nationalism. Since it crystallizes the reality that nationalism is a response to a situation. It is, in other words, a situational phenomenon, not a universal one. This is vital to keep in mind in the Soviet context, since certain situational realities in terms of ethnic nationalism stimulated the forces that brought about the demise of the Soviet empire.
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