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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Causes of War, Theory and Method

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Analyzing theories of varying causes for war and the methods in which wars are conducted can incorporate these readings.
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Handout
University of Washington

Evolutionary World Politics: Evolutionary Paradigm for Global Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Paper outlining an evolutionary theory of global politics. The theory is based on four propositions but the paper focuses on the propositions stating that the institutions of world politics evolve and that the rise and decline of world...
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Website
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech: Feminist Literary Criticism and Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
The Feminist Theory Website at Virginia Tech University provides a list of all types of feminist literary criticism and theory.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Feminist Theory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From politics, class, and economics, to sexuality probe into the many theories of feminist theory with materials provided here.
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Other

Democratic Socialist Theory and Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article on the theory, nature and practice of democratic socialism in the United States. The article can be downloaded in PDF format.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Edmund Burke (1729 1797)

For Students 9th - 10th
British statesman, parliamentary orator and political thinker, played a prominent part in all major political issues for about 30 years after 1765, and remained an important figure in the history of political theory.
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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Theories of Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Five different theories on the subject of Imperialism, includes several historical figures for each theory and links for recommended readings on Imperialism.
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Article
Other

University of Bath: Theoretical Approaches to the Mass Media

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the role mass media plays in politics. It looks at different views about mass media, i.e., as a threat to mass culture and values, as a tool for democracy, and as seen by Marxists and Neo-Marxists. The Frankfurt School of...
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Purdue University

Gudie to Critical Theory: Introduction to Marxism

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed site with introductory information regarding Marxism. Contains some terms and concepts, samples and lesson plans. Also included are links to other web resources.
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Article
McMaster University

Mc Master University: A Survey of Mr. Hobbes His Leviathan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a paper, "A Survey of Mr. Hobbes His Leviathan" by Edward, Earl of Clarendon, written on Hobbes's "Leviathan" and game theory. After a lengthy and unreadable introduction, the author surveys Hobbes's work by chapter.
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Other

University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
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Article
Other

University of Arkansas: The Ordeal of Religious Test Oaths in Pennsylvania

For Students 9th - 10th
An argumentative essay on the underlying premise of political theory which deals with religious test oaths.
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Other

Bristol University: Essays on Political Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
The great newspaper editor from the 19th century published this book in 1870. In it, he argues for protectionism for American industries.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Juan Donoso Cortes

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the ideas of Juan Donoso Cortes (1809-1853 CE), a political theorist of the 19th century who developed a theory of dictatorship. His ideas influenced another political thinker, Carl Schmitt whose ideas were later used by...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the life of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.) and the far-reaching scope of his intellectual ideas. The article examines in depth his theories in the disciplines of philosophy, politics, mathematics and science, and his legacy.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
From the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, this biographical account of JFK includes his military service during WWII, the significant events of his political career and presidency including Cabinet and Supreme Court appointments, and...
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Article
Other

The Relevance of Adam Smith [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Two hundred years after "The Wealth of Nations," this writer describes the continuing impact of Adam Smith's theories. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burma (Myanmar): Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the repressive government in Burma. There is a chart that lists the theoretical constitutional government, but there have been no elections since 1990 so the constitution is just a theory right now. Information from the...
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Article
Federation of American Scientists

Fas: National Security Policy Arms Control Disarmament

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay describing the negotiations and politics involved in President Kennedy's quest to create a permanent ban on nuclear tests.
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Emory University

Emory the Human Costs of Exiting and Revising Trade and Investment Agreements

For Students 9th - 10th
Helpful presentation of information to explain the theories, issues, and debate as to why so many people are opposed to globalization. Helpful resource in understanding anti-globalization arguments.
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Other

Biographies: Machiavelli (1469 1527)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the works and philosophical/political ideas of Machiavelli. Includes some dates and describes the times in which he lived.
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eBook
Other

The Great Books Foundation: The Natural Aristocracy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A letter to John Adams from Thomas Jefferson dated October 28, 1813 that provides a mini-summary of Jefferson's philosophy toward democracy and the ability of Americans to govern themselves.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Feminism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tackles the "F-word," -- and questions how feminism, especially feminist literary theory, got turned into a dirty word. A basic explanation of the critical approach of feminism to literature.
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Website
Other

University of Alabama: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview in note form on social and political philosophy comparing Plato, Locke, and Hobbes. Scroll to "natural rights" which the author discusses in context for understanding the political and social philosophies of these political...