One of the seminal minds of the nineteenth century was the great English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Perhaps better than any other man of his age, Mill understood that the democratic form of government was fragile. He wrote at length on the value of . . .

W. H. Auden's “New Year Letter” is a poem which was written as an epistle to his dear friend and fellow exile, Mrs. Elizabeth Mayer. The poem is best understood in the light of what Auden said in a note which he sent to Mrs. Mayer on January 1, 1940 a . . .

On 30 August 1797, a daughter was born to Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, who had married only five months previously. Though believing that marriage was a stifling institution and that love should be free, Mary Wollstonecraft had seen the eff . . .

The central aim of this work is to present deconstruction as both a theoretical movement and a "new" means of interpreting literary texts. Conventional notions of the sign, language, and the role of the reader are examined, leading to an unmasking of . . .

“And nothing I cared, at my sky blue trades, that time allows In all his tuneful turnings so few and such morning songs Before the children green and golden Follow him out of grace.” --Dylan Thomas, "Fern Hill" One of the reasons for the success of J. . . .

Saul Bellow defines, as they relate to people, certain very important but abstract words and concepts which, when used in their strictly logical sense, have no significance and can be logically untrue. Bellow, through art, shows that truths about peop . . .

This study explores Blake's early delineation of Vision, as illustrated in "Tiriel" (1789), The Book of Thel (1789), and Visions of the Daughters of Albion (1793). The central points addressed within the thesis are first that Blake sees Vision as the . . .

On one level the novels and short stories of D.H. Lawrence can be read as simple love stories. But to read them as such is to cheat oneself and to debase Lawrence. To treat oneself to a fuller and deeper reading experience and to do justice to Lawrenc . . .

Franz Kafka remains one of the most enigmatic authors of the twentieth century. The significance and meaning of his works have been debated from various viewpoints, ranging from psychological to historical criticism. Like most writers and artists of t . . .

In a significant number of his novels, Jack Kerouac searches for the simplicity, freedom, and idealism of a truly innocent life. Robert A. Hipkiss in Jack Kerouac, Prophet Of The New Romanticism refers to Kerouac's work (the novels about Lowell, Massa . . .

A total of 16 female Long-Evans rats, divided evenly into four groups, were presented with a chromatic stimulus paired with a chromatically neutral stimulus. The chromatic stimuli used were: red, yellow, green, and blue; each group was rewarded for re . . .

An Honors thesis submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English.

In recent years, a good deal of scholarly effort has been devoted to the task of affixing a "proper" periodic label to the genius of Gerard Manley Hopkins. Though certainly a Victcorian by birth, Hopkins' precocious poetic style is often associated wi . . .

"I must create a system or be enslav'd by another Mans I will not Reason & Compare: my business is to create" Thus did William Blake declare his poetic intentions, and he proceeded to create an astounding body of poetry--unique, psychologically profou . . .

On May 29, 1880, the not yet twenty-two year-old principal of the Howard School for Negroes wrote in his journal: I think I must write a book ... I shall write for a purpose, a high holy purpose, and this will inspire me to greater effort. The object . . .

“The Sea and the Mirror” has been called the summit of W. H. Auden's vitality. Stephen Spender said of it, it is "difficult to think that future generations will not discover new and even deeper meanings in it." This poem was written in the turbulent . . .

1848 My grandfather had done it, evidently, For my father's sake and mine. A hundred years ago he packed it up ---His life, our culture, my heritage --- And buried it in some Berlin backyard, Then caught a boat, a train, a wagon west. Did well. Bought . . .

Medieval man would be delighted by modern science's attempts to find order in the universe. He would watch with approval those scientists who draw order from the apparent chaos of sub-atomic particles; those who seek to prove that the universe's four . . .

Emerson has often been criticized as unrealistically optimistic, but he revised some of his theme in the late 1850s, taking into consideration the limitations that nature and society impose on the individual. In the essay “Fate,” he propounds a conduc . . .

This screenplay, The Blithedale Romance, has many problems, but I believe in it and intend to work them out. My second draft will be under way as I submit this one, attacking the problem of extended soliloquys. Speeches of all major characters must be . . .

A thesis submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English

Low political participation is an ongoing issue in the United States. There has been no one definitive cause identified for this matter. This paper argues that what is being taught now is not enough and if public schools were to start teaching student . . .

This thesis examines the special relationship between Israel and the United States, primarily focusing on the extensive support the U.S. provides Israel. Through investigation of the backing Israel receives from the United States economically, militar . . .

In this paper, I discuss the moral permissibility of physician-assisted death for psychiatric patients with severe depression. While the majority of our depressed community do respond positively to treatment, like certain physical illnesses, there are . . .

Women’s issues have played a crucial role in the progression of society. The Supreme Court has affected this progression by ruling on reproductive cases, even with no female representation on the bench. The Court ruled on women’s issues long before wo . . .

The Arctic is experiencing significant climate change. The expected changes to the Arctic climate have created new economic opportunities for states and threatened the future stability of the region. With the Arctic becoming more accessible, the contr . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

The development of the maritime sector is instrumental in the overall development of states. In order to achieve this development states enter into a variety of maritime development agreements. Cooperation and institutional theory is applied to better . . .

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

The international community was shocked by the United Kingdom's recent vote to secede from the European Union. Although the UK pondered the idea of leaving the EU for quite some time, the proposal became official when the people of Britain voted on Ju . . .

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

Myanmar has been in a constant state of civil war since its independence from Great Britain. The civil wars erupted between the different ethnic groups and the government on the grounds of an unjust political agenda, with the determination for ethnic . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

The intention of this work is to synthesize and interpret the tenets of geopolitics within the expectation that the coming decades will present unique and unprecedented challenges for states and populations due to the symptoms resultant from a changin . . .

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

This paper provides a background on the current refugee crisis in the EU, with a focus on migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, and examines the asylum application process and refugee integration efforts. Many EU member states are so overwhelmed wi . . .

The case study explored in this paper includes three states using different methods to address the plastics and microplastics problem. California has introduced a bill taxing consumer for single-use plastics. Hawaii has banned single-use plastics, and . . .

Shipbreaking is the process of dismantling a ship that has lost its seaworthiness. This industry is commonly found in developing countries due to the lack and minimal enforcement of environmental and human rights. Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India are h . . .

The Arctic is experiencing climate change at an alarming rate. This is providing new opportunities for countries to exploit the region for its natural resources and waterways. As such, countries in the region are preparing for the opening of Arctic an . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

This thesis examines the geopolitical implications of large international shipping canals in the summation to the conclusion that canals are constructed out of a nation’s strategic necessity and are then considered by nations as strategic assets due t . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

Vietnam faces daunting climate change threats. The country’s future in the context of climate change has been likened to that of small island nations. This thesis does an initial survey of Vietnam’s climate change threats, Vietnam’s response to those . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

The purpose of this thesis was to explore how advances in the field philosophy and technological progress in the military sector have impacted American political attitudes and decisions in the national security realm. Superior military technology give . . .

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

Drug organizations remain an issue for U.S security. This is due to their ability to adapt and change when facing obstacles. This is especially concerning since the U.S has implemented policies, such as the War on Drugs since the 1970s. Their economic . . .

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

Congestion can be found in every port of California. Congestion mitigates the benefits of economies of scale and causes delays in cargo shipment and transportation from port to truck and rail systems. In 2015, port congestion could have caused up to 7 . . .

The human race is a migratory species at its core and has utilized migration as a means to spread all over the Earth. The reason many decide to get up and move is dependent upon social and economic factors that push or pull individuals. Migration and . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

Throughout history, the many populations of the world have moved about for a variety of reasons. Whether that is actual immigration or emigration depends on the circumstances. For a long time, Europe has been the epicenter of immigration and emigratio . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

The technological advances in the last five years has been outstanding. In the shipping industry alone, technology is continuing to advance so much that some believe autonomous shipping for cargo ships will become a reality in less than five years. Th . . .

As many are aware, the United States and Iran have not had the best relations starting all the way back in 1945 and even today in 2017. Unless a person lived through the era while all of the attacks between the U.S. and Iran, no one really understands . . .

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research

The Republic of Turkey is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and has indicated aspirations of joining the European Union; both NATO and the EU can be viewed as institutional embodiments of the West and therefore underscore Turkey's Wes . . .

The study conducted for this thesis concerns whether or not the presence of Private Military and Security Companies in the Indian Ocean increase the level of maritime security in the region and measures their effectiveness against various non-state ac . . .

A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.

GMA 400L - Senior Seminar Research Lab

The United Kingdom has chosen to leave the European Union. This exit will cause inevitable change on both the European Union and the United Kingdom. The future policies of the United Kingdom follow a path set out in history that has been analyzed and . . .

The Maritime Silk Road is a Chinese foreign policy launched in 2013 as a part of China’s One Belt One Road Initiative. The Maritime Silk Road is a vast infrastructure and investment project that stretches from eastern China to Europe. China instituted . . .