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The Masterless Society: Observations On American Democracy By Alexis De Tocqueville, James Tyrie Jr. Dec 1977

The Masterless Society: Observations On American Democracy By Alexis De Tocqueville, James Tyrie Jr.

Government theses

French political theorist Alexis de Tocqueville’s views concerning American democracy were examined in order to discern key aspects of democratic thought and practice in America. Tocqueville found certain fundamental premises such as individual freedom and “equality of conditions” at the base of democracy in America. From these basic premises come several paradoxical results, namely the masterless society, economic materialism and “tyranny of the majority.” These paradoxes are controlled by safeguards of associations, the press and the judiciary within the system. It was found that Tocqueville’s detachment and foresight give his thought greater meaning than that of many contemporary social and …


Moscone And Milk, [Circa 1977], Associated Press Jan 1977

Moscone And Milk, [Circa 1977], Associated Press

Mayor Moscone

George Moscone and Harvey Milk


Ua68/8/3 The Student Researcher, Vol. Iii, No. I, Phi Alpha Theta Jan 1977

Ua68/8/3 The Student Researcher, Vol. Iii, No. I, Phi Alpha Theta

Student Organizations

Publication of the Eta-Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. This issue includes:

  • Bussell, Judy. The Women's Suffrage Movement: 1870-1900
  • Davenport, Beverly. RFK and Civil Rights "1961: It Had Only Just Begun"
  • Kellems, Brady. The Election Dispute of 1876
  • Lega, Mark. A.J.P. Taylor: Gadfly Historian
  • Tatum, Raymond. The Hartford Convention: Those "Wise Men of the East"


0201: Ralph Stutle Framed Artwork, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1977

0201: Ralph Stutle Framed Artwork, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection is composed of a framed work containing a message for President Jimmy Carter as well as a form letter and its original envelop returning the framed work.


The Balfour Declaration And International Law, Thomas Noreuil Jan 1977

The Balfour Declaration And International Law, Thomas Noreuil

Masters Theses

An American general who formerly headed the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine stated recently: "The American mind is being manipulated as far as Palestine is concerned." He was referring to Zionist manipulations. My own experiences with the Zionist Organization of America, which refused to answer any of my requests for varied information, confirm the general's charge. My own acquaintance with the Palestine problem has revealed that the equities involved in the area have been buried under a mass of distortion, misinformation and insidious propaganda which have misrepresented the actual facts and veiled the historical and legal truth to …


A Burkeian Analysis Of Selected Speeches Of Bella Abzug, Kristine White Jan 1977

A Burkeian Analysis Of Selected Speeches Of Bella Abzug, Kristine White

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is: (1) to examine her use of Burke’s concept of identification; (2) to explicate the strategies she employs in order to reach her desired ends; (3) to apply Burke’s dramatic Pentad (Act, Scene, Agent, Agency and Purpose) to selected speeches of Bella Abzug; (4) to examine whether or not her strategies change depending on the topic of her address and the socio-psychological stratification of her audiences; (5) to ascertain that given a certain situation, what kind of strategies will she likely employ; (6) to determine that given certain strategies, what kind of situation does it …