Death Of Sovereignty - Neorealism, Liberalism & International Political History
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An 8 page paper that responds to the charge that sovereignty is dying in the current international political system and then applies neorealist and liberal political perspectives to demonstrate the argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Neolibin.wps

Losing Control? Sovereignty In An Age Of Globalization / Book Analysis
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A 6 page paper that overviews and analyzes Sassen's book. Discussions include the economic globalization process, immigration, and the sovereignty of the state, or the loss of its sovereignty.
Filename: Losingc.wps

If South Africa Can Do It, So Can Israel & Northern Ireland !
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A 6 page research paper on South Africa's maintenance of a more 'free' society. The writer offers this country as a model to others -- still suffering from socio-political turmoil because of race relations. Included in the discussion are comparisons with Northern Ireland, Israel, etc; Essentially, the paper analyzes how South Africa overcame Apartheid on the dominant political reign of Afrikaners -- offering ideas for these two other race/religion-torn countries in particular. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Soafrica.wps

Conflict Resolution / State vs. Non-State Societies
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A 7 page paper that discusses the anthropological beginnings of the nation-state, and how states and non-states deal with social conflict. Anthropologists characterize all societies, whether states or non-states, as resolving conflict through what they call the 'universality of law.' In state societies, this has evolved to codified laws, court systems and violence--justified by John Stuart Mill. In non-state societies, peaceful arbitration and mediation are used instead. The paper seeks to contrast the two ideals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cultant2.wps

Comparative Health Care / 4 Countries
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A 15 page comparison of health care systems in Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Discussed are various programs, statistics, funding, etc; Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Healcare.wps