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Mexico : the political consequences of economic restructuring
(Northern Illinois University, 1989)
The 1988 Mexican elections appeared to signal a transition in Mexican politics away from one party rule and toward and open system. This thesis attempts to identify the underlying economic causes of this trend and its ...
U.S.-Swiss Relations: Is the United States fighting terrorist financing operations in Switzerland to the exten of its power?
(Northern Illinois University, 2011)
Switzerland has long been notorious for its acceptance of large, sometimes nefarious banking clients. However, in a world increasingly plagued by multi-millionaire terrorist organizations, that target large numbers of ...
The solution to the U.S./Nicaraguan relations problem : the Contadora group
(Northern Illinois University, 1986)
Perhaps one of the most controversial issues confronting the current United States Administration today is the present situation of the Nicaraguan state. The now six-and-a-half year old government under Sandinista control ...
Is a student's dormroom his castle?
(Northern Illinois University, 1986)
Theories of the Student-University Relationship: The five most common theories are: “expertise,” “privilege,” “in loco parentis,” “property,” and “contract.” I will discuss these in some detail from a historical viewpoint, ...
Covering Terrorism: Examining how U.S. newspapers have reported on these incidents
(Northern Illinois University, 2011)
The Sept. 11,2001 terrorist attacks on the United States pushed the issue of terrorism into the forefront of the American consciousness. Since then, the American media has covered a wide variety of topics related to these ...
The technology of a ballistic missle defense and its effect on strategic thought
(Northern Illinois University, 1987)
This paper will examine the Strategic Defense Initiative, or “Star Wars” ballistic missile defense. It will examine the proposed multilayered system, its strengths and weaknesses, and conclude with a discussion of the ...
Christianity and the just war tradition : is it possible to be a good citizen while being a good Christian?
(Northern Illinois University, 1989)
Christians are faced with a difficult decision when required to engage in war. By studying the ideas of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as more recent scholars, the logic of the just war tradition is examined. ...
The federal Equal Rights Amendment : projected effects based on interpretation of state ERAs
(Northern Illinois University, 1986)
Even a brief examination of the history of the United States, the “Home of the Free,” and the “Land of Opportunity,” reveals that, for any number of practical purposes, the United States has been the home of the free as ...
Economic, political, and social effects of man-induced environmental disasters
(Northern Illinois University, 1986)
Environmental mishaps are not uncommon. But the negative consequences of them can be great; consider such recent disasters as Chernobyl, the Exxon Valdez, and Hurricane Andrew. In such cases, the story is all over the news. ...
The changing perception of woman's role in society : a study (1974-1978)
(Northern Illinois University, 1985)
There can be no doubt that, in our society today, women have been working hard to advance and better their situation in the home, in the schools, and in the workplace. As early as 1647, Margaret Brent went before the ...