David Harvey and Postmodernism
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A 7 page paper that discusses David Harvey's perspectives on postmodernity. This paper demonstrates Harvey's concern for the poltical and economic impacts of postmodernity, and suggests that his concern for Marxist principles impact his perceptions of the status of economics and politics in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Harvey.wps

David Harvey's "The Condition Of Postmodernity" And Marshall Berman's "All That Is Solid Melts Into Air"
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5 pages in length. With tremendous literary eloquence and startling authenticity, David Harvey's "The Condition of Postmodernity" and Marshall Berman's "All That is Solid Melts Into Air" address the notion of modernity and all that it has produced. Both Harvey and Berman approach the topic in a somewhat variant manner than others who have attempted to tackle the same issues, in that they strive to achieve a more spiritual basis for what has transpired due to modernistic events with regard to culture, architecture, art and society. The common denominator of imagery utilized by the two authors enables the reader to gain a significantly better understanding of just how critical the periods of modernity and postmodernity have been to the overall existence of society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCmodsm.wps

David Held and "Westphalian Sovereignty"
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This 7 page paper explores David Held's idea that the U.S. is going back to "Westphalian sovereignty" and that in doing so, it ignores human rights and international law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVDaHeld.rtf

David Koresh; The State and Federal Involvement in the Siege as Wacko
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This 5 page paper consider how the federal and state agencies dealt with situation at Wacko. The paper looks at the different attitudes and considers the mistakes that were made and lead to over 80 deaths. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEkoresh.wps

De Tocqueville & Mill/Liberty & Women
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A 5 page research paper that examines the ideas of Alexis De Tocqueville and John Stuart Mill regarding liberty, tyranny, and the proper role of women in society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khdetjsm.rtf

Dealing with North Korea
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A 6 page paper discussing nine options that the United States has for dealing with the government of North Korea regarding North Korea’s commitment to military buildup and threatening language regarding nuclear capability. When the time comes for action regarding North Korea, the choices available to US decision-makers likely will be best left to the UN. North Korea is so hostile to the US that any US-based suggestion for resolution is likely to be rejected out of hand. None of the world can afford to merely let us “fight it out;” we must be able to arrive at compromise shortly. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSpolNKorMiss.rtf

Deaths in Iraq due to the American/Iraqi Conflict
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This 3 page paper examines two web sites which look at deaths occurring as a result of the war. It becomes clear that getting an accurate body count is quite challenging and there are many ways to look at casualties. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA541war.rtf

Debate: All U.S. Citizens Should Serve in the Military
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This 5 page paper debates the statement: all U.S. citizens should serve in the military. It explains and follows the format of a Lincoln-Douglas debate. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVAllSrv.rtf

Decline of (American) Political Parties / Book Review
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A 2 page review of Martin P. Wattenberg's (1996) book entitled "The Decline of American Political Parties." In brief, the author examines such issues as party management and the role of the media. No Bibliography.
Filename: Declpart.wps

Decreasing Infant Mortality by Decreasing Low-Birth Weight Infants from Teenage Mothers
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of a public health view on the issue of infant mortality rates in teen mothers and the impacts of a new policy perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHinfmoUS.rtf

Defense Budget Cuts in 2003 and Future Plans
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the Defense Budget Cuts in 2003 with particular attention to the building of the Raptor. Should a less costly version be built? This is the crux of the issue in this analysis that compares the F-22 to the F-35 designs. Annotated bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA314cut.rtf

Defense Transformation's Affect on Force Mgmt
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A 7 page paper that discusses the transformation that US military forces are currently undergoing. This paper focuses, specifically, on how the transformation process is affecting force management. Various aspects of force management are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khformgt.rtf

DEFENSIVE REALISM AND THE MARSHALL PLAN
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This 5 page paper discusses the Marshall plan and its use in Greece after WWII. Two divergent theories: liberal peace theory and defensive realism theory are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBmrshall.rtf

Defining a “Nation-State”
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This 10 page report discusses the concept of the nation-state as it has existed throughout history and as it currently exists. The concept of the nation state is one that has been existence in human history for, literally, millennia. At the dawn of the 21st century, there are historians, social scientists, and political theorists who would argue that the concept of the nation-states has become redundant with the emergence of globalism and the new concept of nationalism that has emerged with it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWnstate.rtf

Defining Democracy
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This 3 page paper asks readers to do a "thought experiment" and determine whether the civilization on a distant island is democratic or not. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVDefDem.rtf

Defining Terrorism
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4 pages in length. To define terrorism is to look at its distinction from a number of different perspectives, inasmuch as the very nature of terrorist activity is based within a foundation of interpretation. For example, someone may consider terrorism a holy duty while another argues it is nothing more than criminal activity. Still others might say it is a necessary response to retaliate against oppression or an unjustifiable atrocity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCTerrCrim.rtf

Definition of Terms
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This 7 page paper provides definitions for the following terms; “By command of her(the Queen) Majesty”, The Home Secretary, a civic society, anti-social behaviour orders, yobbish behaviour, a white paper, .local authorities, public services, environmental health officers and neighbourhood wardens.
Filename: TEdeftrm.rtf

Delayed Government Response Times for Natural Disasters: A Proposed Solution
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A 4 page observations of the many problems that can unfold in the face of natural disasters. This paper emphasizes that preplanning and coordination between all of the potential emergency relief players is a key element in emergency management. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPemrMngResponse.rtf

Deliberate and Enlightened Revolution? The Barons’ Rebellion
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A paper which looks in detail at the Barons Rebellion in thirteenth-century Britain, and considers whether the actions of the Barons, and in particular Simon de Montfort, could accurately be described as a "deliberate and enlightened revolution". Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: JL2barons.rtf

Deliberative Democracy
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An 8 page review of the premises underlying democracy. This paper emphasizes the features of deliberative democracy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPdemocracyDeliberative.rtf

Democracies vs. Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes: the Threat of Nuclear Weapons
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A 4 page description of the basic features of these three political structures. This paper evaluates those structures in regard to the threat they represent in terms of their propensity for utilizing nuclear weapons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpolStrctrNucWeapons.rtf

Democracy
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A 4 page paper which examines democracy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAdy.rtf

Democracy
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In 12 pages the author discusses democracy and the theory that democratic governments are inherently disposed against war. "The greatest impetus for world peace is the spread of democracy democracies are more peaceful than any other kind of government, and the world is growing more democratic democracies are not only slow to anger but also quick to compromise and to forgive." (Joshua Muravchik, Managing Global Chaos, page 573) Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Democ.wps

Democracy & The United States / Book Reviews
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6 page comparison of two books exploring the subject of Democracy; Kay Lawson's "Political Parties and Democracy in the United States" and Pendleton Herring's "The Politics of Democracy." Various roles and principles are defined and examined in each of the two books.
Filename: Democbok.wps

DEMOCRACY ACCORDING TO ARISTOPHANES
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This 5 page paper discusses democracy in ancient Athens as portrayed by the comedic playwright, Aristophanes. Using the play Acharnians, this paper illustrates the problems that Aristophanes had with democracy of his day and age and compares it to the democratic philosphies of today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBdemgrek.rtf

Democracy And Capitalism
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A 6 page paper. The primary question addressed by the writer is: Does capitalism bring about democracy? If a country has a capitalistic economy, will that nation also adopt a democratic form of government? This is a highly debated question among economists and politicians. The writer provides evidence on both sides of the issue, using specific countries as examples. The writer also comments on whether or not a certain level of economic development is necessary to sustain democracy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGdemcpt.rtf

Democracy And Capitalism
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses the essential elements of capitalism and democracy in the U.S., as well as explores the impact of capitalism and democracy upon education in relationship to John Dewey's "Democracy and Education." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCDemCp.rtf

Democracy and Dictatorship
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This 5 page report discusses the differences in the development, attitudes, and realities of democracy compared with dictatorship. As the 20th century closes, more people live under democratic rule than under dictatorship at the end of the 20th century. However, the fact remains that in many circumstances, democracy was won only after the excesses of dictatorship were fully realized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWdemo.rtf

Democracy and Individualism
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This 5 page paper considers how radical individualism may be seen as a threat to modern democracy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEdemind.wps

Democracy and Society Size
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A 5 page paper assessing the question, "Is a democracy more likely to flourish as a large or as a small republic?" Using the views of James Madison and John Stuart Mill, the paper concludes that the concept of "the greater good" is applicable to societies of any size, but it appears to be more workable and practical in the smaller society. Likely this is the very reason that Madison promoted states' rights with such vigor, and it may explain at least in part the difficulty that the federal government has in operating efficiently and in true reflection of the wishes of the people of the country. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSphiloDemoc.rtf

Democracy and the American Electorate of the 21st Century
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This 10 page report discusses American democracy and the role played by the nation’s voters. How the right to vote came about for all citizens and who modern voters actually are is covered, as well as a consideration of the ideological aspects of democracy and citizen participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWdmvote.rtf

Democracy in America: The Views of Alexis de Tocqueville and the History of Ideas
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This 6 page paper considers the way in which Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America fits into the history of ideas. This paper assesses the elements of de Tocqueville's arguments as they relate to the condition of equlity, aristocracy and democracy, tyranny of the majority, individualism and the idea of mediocrity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MHdetocq.wps

Democracy in Arabic Countries
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A 7 page analysis of the factors affecting the establishment of an effective democracy in the Middle East. This paper contends that only with a continued U.S. presence and a heightened involvement of the Iraqi people will a democracy be sustainable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPdemocracyIraq.rtf

Democracy in Europe
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A 9 page paper discussing points and implications of Larry Siedentop's "Democracy in Europe," which calls for and encourages the development of a constitutional republic of Western European nations. A separate PowerPoint® presentation also is available. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSpolEurope.rtf

Democracy in India
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This 7 page paper examines India's Constitution and electoral process. The problems with democracy in India are highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA741Ind.rtf

Democracy in Iraq
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This 3 page paper evaluates the transition in Iraq with the help of Rustow's theories. The paper argues that democracy takes time and it will be successful in Iraq. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA518I.rtf

Democracy In Singapore And Indonesia
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A 17 page paper. This essay discusses the democracy or lack thereof in Singapore and Indonesia. The paper begins with a discussion of democracy, the different systems and the different types. The paper also reports the distinction between a Republic and a Democracy. The rest of the paper discusses each country separately in terms of the practice of democracy. The World Democracy Audit profiles for each nation are included. The countries are compared and contrasted. The writer reports conclusions based on the information. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGinsngd.rtf

Democracy in the Adminstrative State:
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This 5 page paper discusses the issue of democracy in the administrative state by exmining the book, "Democracy in the Administrative State" by Emmette Redford. Furthermore, this paper examines the entire issue of democracy in America. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSDemocr.rtf

Democracy in the United States
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This 8 page paper examines several issues with regard to democracy in the United States, and argues that the current government is not democratic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVUSDmcy.rtf

Democracy in the United States
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This 6 page paper looks at the way in which democracy operates in America. The way the voice of the people is represented and possible alternatives of a more democratic electoral system are also discussed. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEdemcus.wps

Democracy in Uganda vs Bolivia
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A 4 page assessment of democracy in these countries. This paper makes this assessment on the basis of two important criteria for democracy and three indexes for each of these criteria. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPugandaBolivia.rtf

DEMOCRACY OR DEVELOPMENT? WHAT IS BEST FOR A NATION-STATE?
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This 7-page paper attempts to answer the question as to whether development or democracy is best for a nation-state. The essay attempts to point out that economic development is the best path for such a state to take.
Filename: MTdemdev.rtf

DEMOCRACY, THE GOD THAT FAILED: A REVIEW
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This 6 page paper discusses and reviews the book: Democracy the God that Failed, by Hans-Herman Hoppe. The first part of the essay gives a detailed overview of the book while the last half interjects and reviews the flawed logic inherent in the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBhoppe.rtf

Democracy: Development Importance To Contemporary Freedom
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5 pages in length. The idea of democracy, as our forefathers originally intended it to represent, was that of the ultimate evolution of human life. The concept, which was just a seed when it was established in the United States over two hundred years ago, allowed for people to make their own destinies -- to follow whatever dreams they may have kept harbored deep inside for fear that they would never be able to make them a reality. Democracy unleashed a joining together of the people so that new economic and political ideas could be shared in a way they had not been before. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCdemcr.wps

Democracy; Should Power be Concentrated of Defused?
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This 8 page paper considers what we mean by modern democracy and if it is best enacted by a diffusion or delegation of power, or by direct and centralised authorities. Real life examples are used to illustrate the points made. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEdemocr.rtf