Summarize the evidence that the Earth is warming, and that this is caused largely by human activity. What are two main counterarguments offered by skeptics, and why are the skeptics likely to be wrong? Cite both readings (as “Dessler and Parson 2010” and “Beck 2006”, without the quotation marks), with page numbers.– Dessler and Parson … Read more
Explain how the policy image of flame retardants in furniture was viewed differently by different groups in the film “Toxic Hot Seat”. How did the chemical industry view flame retardants? How did the fire fighters and scientists? What frame dominated in the end? Were there any changes in policy as a result?
Each question needs to be answered 1 page double spaced.1. What is punctuated equilibrium and why is it important? Discuss a specific example of a punctuated equilibrium from class. 2. When it comes to public health and the current pandemic, Americans struggle with, “the needs of the community versus the rights of individuals” (Garrett 2000, … Read more
To develop the students thought and analytical processes TOPIC: The topic should be ONE current and controversial issue of political importance facing the federal, state or local government. SOURCES: Four or more articles from … Read more
Please answer the following questions relating to the reading attached . (below as PDF) 1. Briefly summarize the author’s central argument. 2. What scholarly contribution does the author claim to be making? 3. Describe the methodology used (i.e. single or comparative case study analysis, historiography and archival work, large-N cross-case analysis, Not Applicable, etc.). 4. … Read more
For this option, you will be answering the following prompt: What is Presidential Unilateralism? How can the various branches of government check the executives unilateral powers? Do they? Why or why not? Your essay should be organized as follows: Define the concept of presidential unilateralism.Provide a clear thesis about the ability of the other branches … Read more
INSTRUCTIONS You will write a 57-page review on The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. The Book Review Assignment must include the following sections: IntroductionSummaryAnalysis (praise and criticism)Personal ResponseConclusion You must remember to use 5 6 quotes ( not references, but actual quotes) from the book to support your claims and present … Read more
ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 5, 6 Lesson: Read this Week’s Lesson which is located in the Modules tab Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one of the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post. Initial Post Instructions For … Read more
Immigrants and Refugees Module 1. Theorizing Migration I. Doing your own research, consider the following questions: – What do sociologists of migration mean by 1st generation, 2nd generation, and 3rd generation immigrants? Explain if and how 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation labels are used differently outside of academia, for instance among your peers, or … Read more
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 received an odd compliment from Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), This is not a perfect bill, but America cannot wait for perfect. The assigned readings address not just aspects of the prescription drug act itself but the pressures that mounted beginning at the state level … Read more