Critical review of Robert Putnam's Making Democracy Work

Political science   |   Political science   |   Book review   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « the Hobbesian solution to the dilemma of collective action'. Putnam: Making Democracy Work Review, on http at 30', in American Political Science Review, Vol.89 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Putnam's decision to study the development or regional institutions in Italy.. What Putnam is trying to proove.. The regions in Italy are not equal concerning institutional performance.. Very sharp discrepancies among the different...»

Is there a French Affirmative Action Policy?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « sitting for the exam, their exam is based on a press review and an also Business schools (ESSEC Paris) The second kind of affirmative action programs launched ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. French policies aimed at affirmative action.. The idea of bringing in affirmative action into French integration policies.. The topic 'is there a French affirmative action policy?'. Territorial discrimination for education.. Easing...»

Democracy for the few (chap. 15), Michael Parenti

Political science   |   Political science   |   Book review   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « He has a PhD in political science from Yale University. federal monies are used and has been limited in scope and impact by the common action of a book review ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Government by secrecy and deception.. Bureaucratic action and inaction.. Little administrators and big businessmen.. Public authority in private hands.. Government 'Meddling'.. Conclusion.....»

Humanitarian intervention is merely a pretext for states national interests

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « That is why we should say that their action is partly devoid of Parekh B., Rethinking Humanitarian Intervention , in International Political Science Review, Vol ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The intervention engaged in 1999 by the United States in the Serbian province of Kosovo, . The normative theory.. Concepts related to the norms in humanitarian intervention.. The case of media pressure and public opinion.. Arguments...»

How can the "crisis" of the Welfare States affect the policy of fight against poverty?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « they have to suspect themselves and to create new plans of action to be impact on the politics of Welfare reform in western Europe », European Review, 2000, 8 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The crisis of financing: The unevenness between receipts and expenditures.. Post-industrial evolutions: from an inadequate system of social protection.. A tax and market based model.. The crisis of efficiency: Cases of extreme poverty.. The...»

Domestic Politics and American Foreign Policy: American & European political culture, an unsolvable misunderstanding?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Power and Weakness", first appeared in the June/July 2002 issue of Policy Review. and in the attempt to institute rights by means of State action what Dick ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The European and American political culture.. A geopolitical argument on the boundry American and Europe.. The importance of historical factors to the contrast between European and American political culture.. The perception of...»

War and the American Presidency : Arthur Schlesinger

Political science   |   Political science   |   Book review   |   11/29/2006   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Schlesinger's style of writing; Conclusion. Critical Book Review: War and the participated in the founding of Americans for Democratic Action, America's oldest ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Unilateralism - not a new foreign policy in America. Schlesinger as a famous liberal historian and honest about his political affiliation. The difference between preventive and preemptive. Schlesinger's comments on the malfunctioning...»

The roadmap of 'The Republic'

Political science   |   Political science   |   Book review   |   11/12/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Morality or ethical action as defined by Plato is any action which fosters this Plato, The Republic Translated by Desmond Lee London: Penguin 1974 book review ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The stance of Plato and his republic.. Approaching it in the right way.. The character of Socrates as Plato reconstructs him.. Dialectic methodology in 'The Republic'.. The Magnificent Myth.. Plato construction of tools in order to better convey his...»

The Partisan handling of political scandal in the House of Representatives

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   08/06/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « In the House this means review and possibly investigation by the Committee report, the full Committee convenes to make recommendations on disciplinary action. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Defining political scandal for academic analysis.. Factors which contribute to the character and outcome of a scandal.. Formal inquiries and actions on scandals.. 1989 resignation of former Speaker of the House Jim Wright.. Jim Wright...»

Democracy in Nigeria at the dawn of the 21st century

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Despite positive action from the government, corruption remains endemic and the on Democracy in Rural Nigeria, 1952-1990 , African Studies Review (1992), 35(1 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mr Obasanjo's efforts to transform the most populous country in Africa into a consolidated democracy.. Plan for the assessment of democratic prospects in Nigeria.. Nigerian politics: A new civilian era?. Rapid transition toward...»

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