Political Science Review (2009)‚ 1:1‚ 33–61 & Cambridge University Press‚ 2009 doi:10.1017/S1755773909000010 The nature and future of comparative politics PHILIPPE C. SCHMITTER 1 1‚2 * Emeritus Professor‚ European University Institute‚ Florence‚ Italy 2 Recurring Visiting Professor‚ Central European University‚ Budapest‚ Hungary The future of comparative politics is in doubt. This sub-discipline of political science currently faces a ‘crossroads’ that will determine its nature and role
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Define difference and inequality and provide an example of each on City Road Difference is a word used in social science to define the variance between groups within society. For example‚ one person can be a male Asian who is a pensioner and disabled whereas‚ another person can be an African male who is a youth‚ homeless and a baptist. They have various differences. Differences like those mentioned are determined to assist social scientists in identifying patterns‚ comparisons and irregularities
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On the day that the United States of America declared to become independent‚ people of the United States began to have a completely different life which started from the new government structure that been established. Due to the change of political situation after America’s declaration of independence‚ revision of law took the priority to better serve the nation. Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove both were writers‚ editors‚ and social activists that were best known for their anti-war movement. They
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In today’s society‚ most men often take some type of dominant role over women‚ varying from higher paying jobs‚ certain real life stereotypes‚ education‚ etc. Although it is like this today‚ some societies and cultures in prehistory varied from patriarchy to matriarchy and even to gylany. Throughout my essay I will be touching on how vital women were‚ the roles they played in ancient times and the switch between cultures from equalitarian to patriarchal. One quote that supports one of my ideas about
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(Nearly) Mirroring Images Although many may strive to develop a utopian society‚ this ideal is only an unattainable dream that can never become reality; a wish that can never be brought to life. As many aim for this unrealistic ideal‚ many utopian societies first appear as is; a perfect society with a flawless government and harmonious people- at least on the surface. But when we are provided with a closer look at this supposed utopian society‚ it is revealed that‚ at some point in time‚ this society
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People have always been drawn to stories of people falling in love and overcoming impossible odds to be together. The myths of Cupid and Psyche‚ Vertumnus and Pomona‚ and Ollantay and Cusicoller are all love stories with happy endings. In all of these myths there are obstacles that each couple must face before they can live happily ever after. Cultures around the world have such similar myths because they have the same view of love and they all believe in “happily ever after.” The similarities in
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In this essay‚ we will discuss and compare two buildings. The Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome and examine how the style and function of each building served in its culture. We will compare the differences and the similarities between Rome and Greece that can be seen in these ancient building. Between 500 to 323 B.C‚ was the classical age of the Greek civilization. During this time‚ they just were victorious over the Persians which was one of the golden periods for the Athenian society
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In the first three chapters of the book Genesis‚ the author presents two stories about the Creation. Although the two stories are presented in two ways and two different traditions‚ the primary idea is to convey and open up a creative work of God. Through that‚ the author reveals that there is only One God‚ the only and absolute Creator. Also‚ that is the answer to some questions about the origin of the universe and man‚ the problem of sin‚ happiness‚ suffering‚ and evil. (CCC 282) The Genesis 1:1-2:4a
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Hamlet is arguably one of William Shakespeare’s best literature pieces and almost 500 years later it’s still being read and used everywhere around the world. Hamlet has been critically analyzed by prominent figures in literature and this dynamic play has taken on a larger role providing both dramatic and philosophical inspiration in our current society. Hamlet is still universally admitted as a great play and has provided motivation for remakes throughout the different eras since it first debuted
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The third difference between authors: The third way that Crabb and Worthing differ is in their strategies and guidelines for marital counseling. Crabb’s strategy for building marital unity in a couple is based on three building blocks: grace‚ commitment‚ and acceptance. In Crabb’s section on grace is where he addresses the importance of hope in marital counseling. Before the responsibilities of marriage can be regarded as inviting opportunity rather than pointless duty‚ the individuals must be hopeful
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