Poverty and Public Policy
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The general thrust in public policy toward poverty in the United States is explained from a Marxist perspective. This 5 page paper also looks at the issue in terms of Durkheim's theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Publicpol.wps

The Dissolution of Freedom
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A 3 page paper on June Jordan's essay 'Freedom Time.' The paper examines Jordan's assertion that only when we get over this fetish for the narrow agendas of special interest groups will we be able to seek justice for all. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Dissfree.wps

Rural Community Policing: An Education
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A 22 page paper discussing the current conditions of rural community policing, which help to illustrate the areas in which people need to be educated in. This is a relatively new approach to stopping crime and as such still has room for a great deal of research and refinement. For the most part, however, it appears that community policing is providing a good foundation for communities to lessen the amount of crime in their area, as well as providing a foundation for creating a stronger community. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: RAruralcop.wps

Ruth Lane’s The Art of Comparative Politics
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Political theorist Ruth Lane considers the nature of the subdiscipline of comparative politics and provides a comprehensive analysis of political systems. Lane discusses comparative politics as an art through the specific view of the complexity of political development and the demonstration of the link between political design and history. This 5 page paper demonstrates the basic premise of Lane’s argument and also considers the nature of inquiry into different political systems, suggests a means of distinguishing the value of political encounters, and allows for the development of a paradigm for political and ideological views. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Ruthlane.wps

Montesquieu, Pope, Rousseau, and Voltaire / Religion & Government
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A 5 page paper comparing the writing and opinions of Baron De Montesquieu, ('The Persian Letters') Alexander Pope ('Essay on Man'), Voltaire ('Candide'), and Rousseau ('Discourse on Inequality') in terms of their views on government and religion.
Filename: Viewgovt.wps

Effect of Immigrants On Canadian Economy During the Post War era?
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This 14-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the immigrant effect on the Canadian economy. It opens with an exploration of Canada's post-war immigration policy and moves on to outline how the policy brought immigrants in and what happened to them once they arrived. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWcanimi.wps

Capitalist Economies & The Concept Of Individuality
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The concept of individuality is explored through the eyes of Karl Marx (Communist Manifesto), George Bernard Shaw (Man & Superman), and Hermann Hesse (Steppenwolf) in this 8 page paper. Examples from each theorist's work are provided to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Indiv.wps

Wit And Wisdom: Will Rogers And Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin was a man known for his satire, as was Will Rogers. Both men found that they were appreciated for putting the political arena into a common man's perspective and, often, with their tongue in their cheek. This 5 page paper explores, briefly, the lives of these two great men, comparing and contrasting their special contributions to satirical humor. It also includes a one page outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTrogben.rtf

Weber's 'The Protestant Ethic'
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The concept is explored in a 20 page paper that focuses on Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. Examined are Amish and Korean groups that provide examples of the entrepreneurial spirit in America. The concept is linked with Weber's work. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
Filename: Proteth.wps

Ralph Waldo Emerson vs. Henry David Thoreau / Self-Reliance
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A 6 page paper that presents the concept of self-reliance as supported by both Emerson and Thoreau. Both of these writers present arguments for self-reliance as a means of separation from governmental constraints. While Thoreau gives a very consistent consideration of the need for separation from government, Emerson tempers his presentation of self-reliance with acknowledgement of the difficulties relevant to separation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Bellwrit.wps

"Deception Point"
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A 5 page assessment of Dan Brown's novel as it applies to American politics. This paper provides an overview of the plot and details how it parallels to many issues currently being confronted in the U.S. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpolNovel.rtf

"How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America"
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A 5 page paper which critically analyzes Manning Marable's book "How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmanning.wps

"The Communist Manifesto"
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A 5 page paper which presents a brief review of Karl Marx' "The Communist Manifesto." The paper also presents three strength and three weaknesses. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAmrxman.wps

"The Eagles Shadow": Analysis of U.S. Consumerism:
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This 3 page paper examines the premise that author Mark Hertzgaard establishes in his book, "The Eagles Shadow" that one source of America's downfall is its consumerism. This paper examines the position Hertzgaard takes on this matter by illustrating his viewpoint on the Kyoto Treaty. Furthermore, this paper takes the position that Hertzgaard is wrong in his analysis: that America's decision not to participate in the Kyoto Treaty was based upon thoughtful political and economic anlayis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSEagles.rtf

"The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon" by Karl Marx
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the first and last parts of "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon" by Karl Marx. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmarx18th.wps

"The End of Democracy?"
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This 4 page paper examines opinions to the issues raised at a 1996 symposium. The writers examined are William J. Bennett, Midge Decter, James C. Dobson, Mary Ann Glendon and John Leo; the paper argues that only Glendon and Leo's thinking carries any weight. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVEndDem.rtf

"The Institutionalization of the U.S. House of Representatives"
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A 3 page review of the 1968 article by author Nelson W. Polsby. This article traces the history of the U.S. House of Representatives from its initial formation in the mid 1700s to the mid 1900s and supports the authors contention that within these two centuries the House of Representatives has become progressively more institutionalized. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPhouseR.rtf