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A Computer Simulation Model For Prediction Of Voting In The U.N., Dorothy Dodge
A Computer Simulation Model For Prediction Of Voting In The U.N., Dorothy Dodge
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
This paper discusses an attempt to design a computer based simulation model that would be predictive of voting behavior of the 127 members of the United Nations.
The Impact Of Religion On Political Development, Jooinn Lee
The Impact Of Religion On Political Development, Jooinn Lee
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
The author attempts to formulate a broad-gauge theory, the conceptual framework designed to discover the influence of religion upon the development of the political system and politics. By systematically examining both the social effects of religion and the place of religious institutions in society, the author seeks to determine whether religion is a causal factor of political development, thus supporting his thesis that there is a kind of dialectical relationship between religion and political development.
Influence--A Comparative Study In Three Rural Communities, David M. Slipy, Dennis Kleinsasser
Influence--A Comparative Study In Three Rural Communities, David M. Slipy, Dennis Kleinsasser
Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
Community influentials have long been of interest to researcher and practioner alike. This paper deals with both the theoretical and methodological problems of identifying informal leaders. The influentials of the three communities are identified, and their social demographic, community participation and attitudinal characteristics are scrutinized. Finally, the value of these comparisons, especially for the community development specialist, are examined.