“The Commanders”: A Review of Author Bob Woodward's Perceptions of the Military Accomplishments of the George Bush Senior Administration
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A 5 page contention that the criteria for the FAS Test (feasibility, acceptability and suitability) were met during the Panama invasion. This paper uses Woodward's views to support that contention. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPcmndr3.rtf

“The Elections of 2000” Edited by Michael Nelson
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A 5 page paper which examines “the Elections of 2000” as edited by Michael Nelson. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAel2000.rtf

“The future of the EMU”
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A six page paper which looks at the fiscal difficulties facing the European Monetary Union in terms of the diversity of financial stability within the member states, and the ways in which the European Central Bank has to structure its policies in order to address these problems and work towards achieving financial and political stability. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLEMU.wps

“The Immigration Mystique” by Chilton Williamson Jr.
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An 8 page paper which reports and reviews “The Immigration Mystique” by Chilton Williamson Jr.. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAimmmys.rtf

“The parite movement in French politics”
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A five page paper which looks at the parite movement in French politics, the way in which it seeks to address gender inequality in the political system, and the reasons why it has been regarded by some sections of the French population with some degree of hostility from both a cultural and a political point of view. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLParite.rtf

“The Private History of a Campaign That Failed”
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A 4 page analysis of Mark Twain’s memorable short story. This paper laments the lack of leadership that could have turned Twain’s group into an effective military unit. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmilTwainCampaignFailed.rtf

“The Tragedy of Great Power” by John J. Mearsheimer
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A 5 page paper which examines the validity of John J. Mearsheimer’s “The Tragedy of Great Power.” The paper also examines the critique of one writer as it applies to Mearsheimer’s book. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAmear.rtf

“The U.S. Trade Deficit: Trading Away Our Future” by Robert Scott
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This 5 page report discusses Robert E. Scott’s testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade (6/22/99). The primary focus of his testimony was the various causes and consequences of the continuing expansion of the U.S. trade deficit. His presentation was titled: “The U.S. Trade Deficit: Are We Trading Away Our Future?” No secondary sources.
Filename: BWrscott.wps

“The War Against the Terror Masters” by Michael A. Ledeen
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A 4 page review of Michael A. Ledeen’s work “The War Against the Terror Masters.” Bibliography lists one additional source.
Filename: RAledeen.rtf

“The Wild Swans”: A Discussion of Twentieth Century China as Seen Through the Book by Jung Chang
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A 6 page discussion of the political evolution which occurred in twentieth century China. Written largely from a biographical standpoint using the lives of the author’s family and herself, this book also provides an excellent historical basis for an understanding of the impacts of politics on the Chinese people. This paper elucidates on several key points in the book by addressing fifteen specific questions. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPwldSwn.wps

“The World Is Flat”: The Mixed Impacts of Globalization
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A 4 page discussion of the book “The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century” by Thomas L. Friedman. This book assesses globalization from both its positive and negative impacts.
Filename: PPglblWrldIsFlat.rtf

“Thirteen Days, A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis”: A Discussion of the Book by Robert Kennedy
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A 5 page discussion of some of the primary points presented by this book. The book is doubly valuable in that it offers a historical overview of the period as well as insight into the personal reactions of U.S. leaders who were at the helm of our government of the time. This is indeed a rare view of a very important time in our history, a view which few authors have the ability to provide. Although many aspects of this book could be discussed in detail, the author of this paper analyzes the book from the perspective of the information provided outlining the interrelationship between Canada and the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPmissil.rtf

“Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World”
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A 5 page discussion of the many lessons which are available in the lesser developed world among indigenous tribal units. Reviewing the observations presented by author David Maybury-Lewis in “Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World”, this paper contends that our current move toward global economic development and globalization is occurring at the expense of indigenous peoples all over the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPtribal.rtf

“US foreign policy in reference to international terrorism and Afghanistan”
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A seven page paper which looks at foreign relations between the USA and Afghanistan in the past and currently, with specific reference to US foreign policy regarding the Afghan government, international terrorism, bin Laden and the ramifications which the recent terrorist attacks have had in terms of American relations with both East and West. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JL2Usfp.wps

“US foreign policy”
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A seven page paper which delineates some of the significant stages in the development of US foreign policy with regard to the USSR, Latin America and Europe, considers how the way American interaction with the rest of the world has been influenced by such issues as the Monroe doctrine, the Cold War, and Vietnam, and looks at the way in which American policies are currently being implemented in the light of the recent terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLUSfp.wps

"Activism, Inc."
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This 4 page paper discusses the book "Activism, Inc." by Dana Fisher, and uses an example from the first Clinton campaign to illustrate why true grassroots organizing is better than paying "professional" organizers. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVActInc.rtf

"All the Shah's Men"
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This 5 page paper examines Stephen Kinzer's book "All the Shah's Men" with regard to America's foreign entanglements, and asks whether the nation is well served by a policy of effecting regime change in other sovereign nations. It further discusses Kinzer's book with regard to the promises President Truman made in his speech in Mexico City in 1947. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVAllSha.rtf

"Courthouse over White House: Chicago and the Presidential Election of 1960": A Review of the Book by Edmund Frank Kallina
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An 11 page discussion of the material presented in this book regarding the alleged political corruption and possible links with organized crime among the John F. Kennedy camp which resulted in one of the closest presidential elections in history. Suggests that the long range implications of the outcome of this race were substantial, possibly even influencing Nixon's later actions in the Watergate scandal. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPkenCrm.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

"Eyewitness to Power" by David Gergen
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A 5 page book review which discusses "Eyewitness to Power" by David Gergen. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAgergen.wps

"Facing Probes, Governor to Resign": A Review of the 2004 New York Times Article
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A 3 page review of a June 2004 article from the New York Times concerning the resignation of Governor John G. Rowland. The author of this paper observes that the article is written from a strictly objective view and its intent is obviously to outline the circumstances surrounding a tedious political situation. The author concludes that the article does an exceptional job of reporting in a non-biased and informative way, of providing information not only on the wrongdoing surrounding the case but also other important details, perhaps the most important of which is the summary of what this resignation will mean for Connecticut. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPgovImp.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

"Justices Restrict Right to Sue HMO: Parties Can't Allege Malpractice if Insurance Refuses to Pay for Care"
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A 3 page review of this June 2004 article by Lisa Rapaport published in "The Bee". The author highlights the main points presented in the article and emphasizes that is useful not only in detailing the Supreme Court ruling but also in outlining the set of circumstances under which it occurred. It is just as useful, however, in the fact that it assesses what the ruling could mean to Americans.
Filename: PPhmoArt.rtf

"Manifest Destiny" by Anders Stephanson: American Foreign Policy
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A 10 page paper which discusses "Manifest Destiny: American Expansion and the Empire of Right" by Anders Stephanson as it deals with American foreign policy. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAanders.wps

"Narratives of War Origins and Endings: A Note On The End Of the Cold War in Millennium"
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A 14 page review of the article by Hidemi Suganami. The author of this paper criticizes Suganami's tendency to spend more time explaining why he formatted his article a particular way than digging into the circumstances surrounding the initiation and eventual culmination of the Cold War. The works of numerous other authors is reviewed in comparison. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcldWr8.rtf

"Roadmap to Peace" in Middle East
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A 4 page research paper that examines the plan for Middle East proposed by President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair that is referred to as "Roadmap to Peace." The writer discusses the plan's major steps and timetable, as well as likely objections that may come from Israelis and Palestinians. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khrdmap.rtf

"The Cold War Blinders And The Tragedy Of Vietnam" - Critical Essay
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3 pages in length. The fundamental objective of "The Cold War Blinders and the Tragedy of Vietnam" as found in Major Problems in American History, volume 2 speaks to man's inability - or outright refusal - to learn from his political mistakes. Authors Robert McNamara, James Blight and Robert Brigham seek to illustrate just how little America gleaned from such tragic episodes as the Cold War and Vietnam as being instrumental in the quest to avoid perpetuation of similar events. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCColdWarBlnd.rtf

"The Commanders" by Bob Woodward
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A 5 page paper which examines "The Commanders" by Bob Woodward in relationship to the Bush Administration's use of defense planning systems in identifying political objectives and applying to military resources in order to accomplish their objectives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcmmdrs.rtf

"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

"Thirteen Days" by Robert F. Kennedy
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14 pages. This review centers on the Cuban Missile Crisis as told by Robert F. Kennedy in his book "Thirteen Days". A well written and thought out review, this is not simply an overview of the missile crisis but is instead a research paper on the book. When the reader is led behind the closed doors it is to find out that the Cuban Missile Crisis was a matter of ethical and moral principals at work as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGA13days.wps

"Who Will Tell the People" by William Greider
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A 3 page paper which reviews and analyzes William Greider's book "Who Will Tell the People?" No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwhowll.rtf

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 2
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A 6 page report on the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the Balanced Budget Amendment. Contains factual information and some statistical data. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Balanbu3.wps

(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 3
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A 6 page discussion of and argument against the Republican's proposed Balanced Budget Amendment. Less radical and complex than the points in Balanbu2.wps. 6 sources listed in bibliography.
Filename: Balanbug.wps

(The) Consumer Challenge to Health Care
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An insightful 7 page discussion of how and why U.S. consumers started to become more conscious health care shoppers beginning with the grassroots movements of the 1960's and leading up to more recent times. The writer feels that the modern consumer is still not well-educated enough on the subject and is not getting the most for their money but is nevertheless, providing a genuine challenge for the health care marketer. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: Healcons.wps

(The) Executive Branch of Government
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Approximately 6 pages describing the role and function of the New Jersey government's executive branch. Excellent for those studying government & politics as well as related topics. Bibliography lists 4+ sources.
Filename: Execbran.wps

101 Chambers
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This 3 page paper critiques the book 101 Chambers: Congress, State Legislatures and the Future of Legislative Studies. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: HV101Cha.rtf

13 DAYS, THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS AND SWOT ANALYSIS
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This 5-page paper, taking its cue from the movie "13 Days," examines the Cuban Missile Crisis through a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, strength) analysis.
Filename: MT13days.rtf

14th Congressional District - Florida
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This 5 page paper discusses Rep. Connie Mack IV of the 14th Congressional District in Florida, and the junior senator, Mel Martinez. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HV14FLCD.rtf

1917 through 1965: How the U.S. Aligned Itself With a Policy of Containment
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This 7 page paper supports a thesis that suggests containment began not in 1945 but in 1917. Foreign policy as well as domestic life between 1945 and 1965 is discussed. Containment is defined and discussed in depth. Relevant documents are evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA729cn.rtf

1984/2014
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A 3 page essay that looks at two chilling visions of life in a fascist state. In George Orwell's chilling novel 1984, he describes life in England under totalitarian rule, where the elite rule with authoritarian control and Big Brother, as a symbol of the state, watches and keeps track of every detail of citizens' personal lives. In her 2004 novel, America 2014, An Orwellian Tale, Dawn Blair proposes that a similar transformation takes over the United States. The premise of Blair's text is that, with the rationalization that authoritarianism is justified by the war on terrorism, America will exchange its freedoms for the illusion of security and become a one-party, totalitarian state. The writer briefly looks at both novels and then discusses whether or not the US is endanger of becoming totalitarian. Citing a recent article, the writer feels that this is a real threat and that Orwell and Blair's books should be considered as accurate warnings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khorbl84.rtf

1996 Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Act
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6 pages in length. New Jersey's black Democratic Senator Wayne Bryant was instrumental in implementing the family cap legislation that removed a woman's ability to receive welfare benefits for her illegitimate children. It has been called groundbreaking in the way in which it attacked what lawmakers labeled a significant source of poverty within the eastern state. According to Bryant, the primary focus of the reform was to reestablish family values. The writer discusses the welfare reform law as it relates to New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Welfarnj.wps