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Govt 490 - Political Theory, Steven Alan Samson Oct 2009

Govt 490 - Political Theory, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Politics Of Europe 2011, Steven Alan Samson Oct 2009

Politics Of Europe 2011, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Developing Latent Prints By Super Glue Fuming The Kenyan Way, Jonathan Pelletier Oct 2009

Developing Latent Prints By Super Glue Fuming The Kenyan Way, Jonathan Pelletier

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No abstract provided.


The Mirror Effect, The Law Of Attraction, And "Points Of Attraction" That Can Nurture The Evolution Of Human Consciousness, Carroy U. Ferguson Jul 2009

The Mirror Effect, The Law Of Attraction, And "Points Of Attraction" That Can Nurture The Evolution Of Human Consciousness, Carroy U. Ferguson

Carroy U "Cuf" Ferguson, Ph.D.

This message has several purposes. First, I want to express my immense joy that Chip Baggett and I are serving as Co-Presidents of AHP since August 16, 2009. In my view, Chip and I are long-time friends, who have a transcendent connection and synergistic energies. My desire and intent is for our co-presidency to mirror the effect(s) of synergistic collaboration as a “point of attraction” that can assist in the evolution of human consciousness across often “perceived personal and societal boundaries” (e.g., race, culture, ethnicity, class, individual and collective belief systems, and dogma). More generally, however, this message is intended …


Wilberforce’S Work Is Not Done: Ending Human Trafficking And Modern Day Slavery, Michelle C. Rickert Jul 2009

Wilberforce’S Work Is Not Done: Ending Human Trafficking And Modern Day Slavery, Michelle C. Rickert

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Since slavery has been made illegal in nearly all countries in the world, and as modern advances allow more ttention to be focused on other social improvements to make the lives of people better, there is a dark and hidden underbelly around the world that most people do not want to hear about. The fact is, that while the battle over the legal status of slavery has been won, as have many of the cultural battles regarding the wrongfulness of enslaving another human being, more slaves exist in the world at this moment than were trafficked in over 350 years …


A Narrative Account Of The Wider Impact Of The 7 July 2005 London Bomb Attacks, Shahid Bux, Sarah M. Coyne Jul 2009

A Narrative Account Of The Wider Impact Of The 7 July 2005 London Bomb Attacks, Shahid Bux, Sarah M. Coyne

Faculty Publications

The London bombings on 7 July 2005 highlighted the prevailing terrorist threat to the UK. The present study addressed the psychological response of community (n=294) indirectly exposed to the attacks to discern he broader impact and effects of terrorism. Qualitative content analysis was used to develop a profile of emotions and responses to the attacks. This was supplemented by the use of linguistic analysis demonstrating the enormous heterogeneity and complexity of responses to terrorism. In light of previous work on the wider impact of terrorism, the present study highlighted a relatively restrained impact of terrorism. Notwithstanding this observation, responses were …


The Treatment Action Campaign's First Decade: Success Achieved?, Jung Cho May 2009

The Treatment Action Campaign's First Decade: Success Achieved?, Jung Cho

Honors Scholar Theses

South Africa is known to have the largest HIV epidemic in the world with 5.7 million people currently living with HIV, according to UNAIDS. In light of the crisis, South Africa's Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has led the social movement for increased treatment access for people living with HIV through lobbying the government, multinational pharmaceutical companies, and grassroots campaigning. Since it's founding a decade ago, TAC has been highly acclaimed both regionally and internationally for its success. In order to determine the success of this social movement organization, social movement theories, such as mobilization potential, external political opportunity structure, and …


Political And Economic Development, Steven Alan Samson Apr 2009

Political And Economic Development, Steven Alan Samson

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State Recognition Of Same-Sex Relationships And Preparations For End Of Life Among Lesbian And Gay Boomers, Brian Devries, Anne Mason, Jean Quam, Kimberly D. Acquaviva Mar 2009

State Recognition Of Same-Sex Relationships And Preparations For End Of Life Among Lesbian And Gay Boomers, Brian Devries, Anne Mason, Jean Quam, Kimberly D. Acquaviva

Kimberly D. Acquaviva, PhD, MSW

The authors compared 793 nonheterosexual baby boomers on their relationship status (single or in a civil union) and the state in which they lived (did or did not recognize same-sex civil unions). Analyses revealed patterns attributable to participants’ relationship status, state recognition, and the combination of these variables. Findings showed that state recognition of same-sex unions has an impact not only on nonheterosexual individuals’ current quality of life but also on their future plans and emotional responses to those plans. A lack of legal recognition requires nonheterosexuals to take greater action to ensure that their end-of-life wishes will be carried …


Montenegro: Vassal Or Sovereign?, Octavian Sofansky, Stephen R. Bowers, Marion T. Doss, Jr. Jan 2009

Montenegro: Vassal Or Sovereign?, Octavian Sofansky, Stephen R. Bowers, Marion T. Doss, Jr.

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The authors conclude that Montenegro could be the key for Balkan peace. Relieved of its Yugoslav appendix, Serbia might finally focus inward on the pressing economic problems and opt for democratization and cooperation with the international community. However, it might also be that Montenegro is a trigger for a new protracted civil war, a new Vietnam, which will immerse the future of Balkan people in uncertainty.


Identification Of Transnational Threats, Stephen R. Bowers, Stephen M. Parke Jan 2009

Identification Of Transnational Threats, Stephen R. Bowers, Stephen M. Parke

Faculty Publications and Presentations

In the past, the starting point for threat identification was the nation state. Today, national boundaries have lost much of their significance and global forces lacking identifiable national frontiers represent a real threat to US security.

New technologies have facilitated the development of advanced terrorist methodologies and tactics.

A new and increasingly significant threat is hostile forces which operate within the borders of states which are friendly to the United States.

American universities are increasingly vulnerable to new transnational threats by virtue of the opportunities they present for acquisition of dual use technological skills.

With its new cellular structure, terrorism …


Howard J. Wiarda: Political Development In Emerging Nations: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Howard J. Wiarda: Political Development In Emerging Nations: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Erik Von Kuehnelt-Leddihn: The Intelligent American’S Guide To Europe (1979) Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Erik Von Kuehnelt-Leddihn: The Intelligent American’S Guide To Europe (1979) Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Lawrence E. Harrison: The Central Liberal Truth Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Lawrence E. Harrison: The Central Liberal Truth Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This book is one of several by several authors that grow out of the Culture Matters Research Project of the late 1990s. Mariano Grondona developed the grid of twenty-five elements of culture. A similar approach was developed by the anthropologist Edward T. Hall in his classic study, The Silent Language (1959). Ronald Inglehart has tested data from the World Values Survey and has found considerable correlation to support the Progress Typology about which he written.


Joseph Nye, Jr.: Understanding International Conflicts Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Joseph Nye, Jr.: Understanding International Conflicts Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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No abstract provided.


Lee Harris: Al-Qaeda’S Fantasy Ideology Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Lee Harris: Al-Qaeda’S Fantasy Ideology Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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No abstract provided.


James Kurth: The Protestant Deformation And American Foreign Policy: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

James Kurth: The Protestant Deformation And American Foreign Policy: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Roger Scruton: Forgiveness And Irony Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Roger Scruton: Forgiveness And Irony Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Legend Of The Grand Inquisitor: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Legend Of The Grand Inquisitor: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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No abstract provided.


Alexander Solzhenitsyn: A World Split Apart Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Alexander Solzhenitsyn: A World Split Apart Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Asst. Attorney Gen. Zachariah Montgomery: Political Poison In The Public Schools (1886) Reading And Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Asst. Attorney Gen. Zachariah Montgomery: Political Poison In The Public Schools (1886) Reading And Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Mark Lilla: The Lure Of Syracuse Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Mark Lilla: The Lure Of Syracuse Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Mark Steyn: America Alone Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Mark Steyn: America Alone Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Politics Of Europe Resources, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Politics Of Europe Resources, Steven Alan Samson

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Political Theory Websites And Bibliography, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Political Theory Websites And Bibliography, Steven Alan Samson

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International Resources Selected Websites, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

International Resources Selected Websites, Steven Alan Samson

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Comparative Economic And Political Ideas: Bibliography, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Comparative Economic And Political Ideas: Bibliography, Steven Alan Samson

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Joseph Ratzinger: Market Economy And Ethics Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson Jan 2009

Joseph Ratzinger: Market Economy And Ethics Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

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Mitchell And Simmons, Beyond Politics: Synopsis Study Guide, Steven A. Samson Jan 2009

Mitchell And Simmons, Beyond Politics: Synopsis Study Guide, Steven A. Samson

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Can Non-State Certification Systems Bolster State-Centered Efforts To Promote Sustainable Development Through The Clean Development Mechanism, Jonathan G.S. Koppell, Kelly Levin, Benjamin Cashore Jan 2009

Can Non-State Certification Systems Bolster State-Centered Efforts To Promote Sustainable Development Through The Clean Development Mechanism, Jonathan G.S. Koppell, Kelly Levin, Benjamin Cashore

Publications from President Jonathan G.S. Koppell

Increasing economic globalization has coincided with the emergence and escalating influence of non-state actors and organizations in domestic and international policymaking, from shaping policy agendas to promoting private authority. The latter phenomenon has arisen, at least in part, from a critique of states' failures to adopt effective and enduring environmental policies. Rather than contest "command and control" institutions, non-state strategies embrace market approaches built around incentives and price mechanisms. Several forms of non-state authority have emerged, including corporate social responsibility, provision of information through labeling, and self-reporting.