Ernest Gellner Nations and Nationalism
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A 7 page analysis. In his book Nations and Nationalism, author Ernest Gellner addresses the topic of how the political forms that are so intrinsic to the modern world came into being—how did the concept of a 'nation' develop? What caused certain people to define themselves in this manner? How does this concept influence the present and the future? These and more questions are addressed by this slim volume. No additional sources cited.
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Nationalism / The Necessary Evil We Love To Hate
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A 5 page research paper which examines the book Blood & Belonging: Journey Into the New Nationalism by Michael Ignatieff. The writer demonstrates that Ignatieff's work delves deeply linto nationalism showing all its implications, positive and negative. No additional sources cited.
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Socio - Political Theories Behind The Cuban Missile Crisis & Vietnam
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Social and political theories attempt to explain motivations behind executive decision making in this 10 page paper. Highlighted are the decisions reached by President John F. Kennedy during the 1960's in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Motor Voter Registration
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This 5 page report discusses the National Voter Registration Act, most commonly known as the “Motor Voter” and was designed to encourage voter registration and remove a number of discriminatory and unfair obstacles to voter registration. Signed into law in 1993, the Act was put into effect on January 1, 1995. Several states fought implementation of the law calling it an “un-funded mandate” that led to a greater potential for election fraud. Since the law’s implementation, significant successful results have been proven. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A View Of Machiavelli / Political Actions And Morality
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This 5 page paper considers the concept of morality as it is presented in the writings of Machiavelli, especially Machiavelli's The Prince, and relates this notion of morality within the constructs of leadership. This paper considers the fact that Machiavelli appears to support the notion that the means always justify the ends in political situations, and that understanding this is the premise of strong leadership. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison of Machiavelli's and Hobbe's Views on Government
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This 20 page report discusses the political philosophers' understanding of government and a comparison of the two on some specific points. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Imaginary Conversation / Debate
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A 5 page fictional dialogue between Niccolo Machiavelli, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Friedriche Nietzsche, from the viewpoint of their histories and writings. These 4 men were responsible for many long held political philosophies.
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Machiavelli & Hobbes-The Beginnings of Political Thought
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A 9 page analysis of Machiavelli's The Prince and Hobbes' Leviathan as representative of the political theory and philosophy of their eras. The writer argues that even though Hobbes, like Machiavelli, was still very much concerned with the political institution of the monarchy, his work indicates that political thought was beginning to evolve toward a framework that included the rights of the citizenry. Quotations from the sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Machiavelli / Moral & Religious Separation From Politics
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5 pages in length. Throughout the past four centuries, political leaders have adhered to the theories passed down by Niccolo Machiavelli, a profound sixteenth century political theorist. Two such philosophies that have steadfastly remained are the political separations of morality and religion. The writer discusses how Machiavellian principles apply in today's political arena by making comparisons with past and present day practices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Machiavelli vs. Plato
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8 pages in length. A light comparison between Machiavelli's 'The Prince' and Plato's 'Republic.' The writer examines each of the author's respective eras, backgrounds, and influences before making determinations about the political similarities and differences between their two infamous works. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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