The Challenge of Politics
Web Resources
The following links will help you explore the themes of Chapter 3 on the Web.
The American Political Science Association (APSA)
The American Political Science Association Online is a site for professionals and students who are dedicated to politics, government, and public policies. This site is a source for APSA information, such as meeting schedules, job opportunities, and news. In addition, the “Teaching” section is an excellent gateway to various online resources for political science.
The Institute for Global Ethics (IGE)
The Institute for Global Ethics seeks “to promote ethical behavior in individuals, institutions, and nations through research, public discourse, and practical action.” This Web site outlines IGE’s programs, organizational services, and public policy briefs. The site also features Ethics Newsline, a weekly publication available online and by free e-mail subscription. Issues discussed on the site include the environment, schools, and campaign conduct.
The Carter Center is a public policy institute founded by former president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. The center seeks to alleviate human suffering, prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. Click on “Peace Programs” or “Health Programs” to learn more about the center’s broad public policy initiatives. Each of these two sections includes links to specific programs that are currently taking action.
This Web site allows you to investigate a diverse set of issues concerning gender, race, and postcolonial studies. There is an excellent reading list of diverse feminist political theorists.
The U.S. Census Bureau is a great source for empirical information regarding the American population. This government site gives access to the latest census data as well as to future projections. Visitors can browse or search through data by both geographic region and demographic profiles. In addition to being a great source of information regarding people, the Census Bureau is also a helpful information source on geography and business.
The Cato Institute is a nonprofit public policy research foundation headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is libertarian in orientation. The institute seeks to “broaden the parameters of public policy debate to allow consideration of the traditional American principles of limited government, individual liberty, free markets, and peace.”