Tom Lansford
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Criminal justice issues-including the use of force by police, fairness in trials and sentencing, and equal treatment of minority groups-are some of the most contentious debates of our time. How do we balance respect the need for safe streets and homes with the need to respect the rights of the accused? Different democracies approach these questions in vastly different ways. The benefits of democracy can be found in every part of the globe. Since the...
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The right of citizens to play a role in political decision-making is fundamental to democracy. And yet, it took many decades of struggle for the vote to be extended to everyone-and controversies about voting rights continue to rage today. Democracies across the globe also struggle with issues such as voter ID laws, voter apathy, and how to avoid the so-called "tyranny of the majority." The benefits of democracy can be found in every part of the globe....
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Corruption has been a feature of governments throughout history, and it remains a problem today. Eliminating-or at least reducing-corruption is an important part of making the political process function on behalf of regular citizens. Accountability and openness, also called transparency, is a key feature of all functioning democracies. The benefits of democracy can be found in every part of the globe. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and its...
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What defines a citizen? Who can become one? Does the creation of new citizens benefit a country or threaten it? All democracies grapple with questions about who should or should not become citizens of their countries. But not all countries answer these questions in the same ways. The benefits of democracy can be found in every part of the globe. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and its communist ideology in 1991, democracy has been touted as...
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Gale Researcher Guide for: European Imperialism between the Wars is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
6) Democracy
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2008.
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"Gives an overview of democracy as a political system, including an historical discussion of democracies throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.
7) Communism
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2008.
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"Gives an overview of communism as a political system, including an historical discussion of communist regimes throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.
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2010.
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America has played a significant role in world affairs from first contact between Europeans and Native Americans into the twenty-first century. America in World History explores the core historical events, trends, and personalities from U.S. history within the context of global history and international relations. Organized into four chronological volumes, the set defines key episodes in American history from a global perspective. Each article includes...
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