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2011

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Political Science

Swarthmore College

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Why Global Inequality Matters: Derivative Global Egalitarianism, Ayse Kaya, A. Keba Oct 2011

Why Global Inequality Matters: Derivative Global Egalitarianism, Ayse Kaya, A. Keba

Political Science Faculty Works

This article integrates empirical and normative discussions about why global economic inequalities matter in critically examining an approach known as derivative global egalitarianism (DGE). DGE is a burgeoning perspective that opposes excessive global economic inequality not based on the intrinsic value of equality but inequality's negative repercussions on other values. The article aims to advance the research agenda by identifying and critically evaluating four primary varieties of DGE arguments from related but distinct literatures, which span a number of disciplines, including economics, international relations, and political philosophy. Overall, DGE offers a number of persuasive arguments as to why current levels …


The Rubicon Theory Of War: How The Path To Conflict Reaches The Point Of No Return, D. D. P. Johnson, Dominic Tierney Jul 2011

The Rubicon Theory Of War: How The Path To Conflict Reaches The Point Of No Return, D. D. P. Johnson, Dominic Tierney

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A major paradox in international relations is the widespread fear and anxiety that underlies the security dilemma in times of peace and the prevalence of overconfidence or "false optimism" on the eve of war. A new theory of the causes of war—the Rubicon theory of war—can account for this paradox and explain important historical puzzles. The "Rubicon model of action phases," which was developed in experimental psychology, describes a significant shift in people's susceptibility to psychological biases before and after making a decision. Prior to making decisions, people tend to maintain a "deliberative" mind-set, weighing the costs, benefits, and risks …


Review Of "The Limits Of U.S. Military Capability: Lessons From Vietnam And Iraq" By J. Lebovic, Dominic Tierney Jun 2011

Review Of "The Limits Of U.S. Military Capability: Lessons From Vietnam And Iraq" By J. Lebovic, Dominic Tierney

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No abstract provided.


Democratic Citizenship, Richard M. Valelly Jan 2011

Democratic Citizenship, Richard M. Valelly

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No abstract provided.


China’S One-Child Policy, Tyrene White Jan 2011

China’S One-Child Policy, Tyrene White

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No abstract provided.


Attention Deficit Democracy: The Paradox Of Civic Engagement, Ben Berger Jan 2011

Attention Deficit Democracy: The Paradox Of Civic Engagement, Ben Berger

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No abstract provided.


Finding A Lazarus, Keith Reeves , '88 Jan 2011

Finding A Lazarus, Keith Reeves , '88

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No abstract provided.