This collection includes theses, dissertations, and professional papers from the University of Montana Department of Political Science. Theses, dissertations, and professional papers from all University of Montana departments and programs may be searched here.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Liberal Men, Rational Kings: The Democratization of Sovereign Individualism, Austin Daniel Ladd
An Examination of Transitioning Meso-Institutions and Markets in the Landscape of American Politics, Devin Thomas Marconi
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
The Occurrence of Place-Based Narrative in U.S. Senatorial Campaign Advertisements, Brian K. Munis
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Progress of peace : how Amnesty International promotes and protects human rights in Guatemala, Jennifer F. Hathaway
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Face of AIDS| Connections between political leadership and effective approaches to the AIDS epidemic in Uganda and South Africa, Tasha R. Keathley
Analysis of the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003: The good the bad and the ugly., Nicholas D. Noble
When rights collide: Free speech corporations and moral rights, Dean A. Ritz
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Positive democracy: Reconciling Sir Isaiah Berlin's conception of positive liberty with democratic theory, Andrew L. Campbell
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
NATO expansion: Benefits and consequences, Jeffrey William Christiansen
Establishing civilian supremacy in Indonesia: Problems and prospects, Srie Honora Ramli
Assessing American objections to the International Criminal Court, Matthew C. Roeser
Transition to democracy in Chile | two factors, Sam D. Scott
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Elite competition and nationalism| Explaining the rise of nationalism in the former Yugoslavia, Gregory Richard Koers
Analysis of Title IX and gender equity in college athletics, Krista M. Redpath
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Problem of intensity of economic interests in Madison's and Dahl's theory of democracy, Mathew Shon Manweller
Glasnost| The Pandora's box of Gorbachev's reforms, Judy Marie Sylvest
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Scottish Devolution Referendum| Failure in 1979 and success in 1997, Tara M. Rigler
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Family farming | the path not taken, Thomas Joseph Antonick
Governmentality and the history of statistical reason, Erik BarrettHakanson
The Anti-democratic effects of America's media : putting health care reform on its deathbed, Bruce R. Butler
The future of European security: Expanded membership and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's search for a role in the post-Cold War period, Jeremey Michael Harder
Failure to thrive| An analysis of total quality management system implementations and total quality management cultural manifestations in the public and private sector, Dana Michael Harsell
Public management reform: How the evolutionary character of public management fends off major substantive reform efforts, Karla A. Scheirer
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
Lobbying for biological diversity to Republican legislators: A strategy utilizing economic theory, David Dittloff
Implementing Senate Bill 34: A two year evaluation of the Interagency Coordinating Council for State Prevention Programs., Fred E. Fisher
Yugoslavia| An unstable federation, Kendal D. Johnson
Assessing the need for legislation to promote equal employment opportunity in South Africa., Aaron Mthembu
Early return-to-work programs: Transitioning the injured worker., Mary Elizabeth. Oestreich
Ethnic conflict in theory and ethnic nationalism among the Kurdish people in Iran Iraq and Turkey, Kevin James Parsneau
Between two worlds: A case study of the provision of state services to the residents of the Crow Reservation., F. Guy. Youngblood
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Mixed agendas and miscommunication: An evaluation of the 1992 Job Links program at the Refugee Assistance Corporation Missoula., Emily J. Barton
Reorganization in the Montana Secretary of State's office: A case study, Louisa Z. Frank
Using catchment areas to determine differential reimbursement rate under Medicare's Prospective Payment System., Francesca Adriana. Fulop
Montana's welfare system: State versus county control., Jerry Grimes
Low-income working women and participation in the women's movement in India: A case-study of the Self Employed Women's Association, Angela M. Larson
Model for a competency-based orientation and training program for nurses in psychiatric facilities., Patricia Leigh. Palm
Public-private partnerships: Strategies for economic development, Randy T. Piper
Presidential agendas and legislative success: The Carter administration's management style, Erik S. Root
Low voter turnout registration requirements and motor voter legislation in America, Edward R. Sharkey
Assessing the need for a nationwide licensing program for fire protection equipment., Anita Holoubek. Varone
An evaluation design for the Montana Department of Corrections and Human Services' Intensive Supervision Program., Kent R. Wilcox
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
Entrepreneurship for AFDC recipients: A grant proposal., Benjamin Clinton. Copple
Boren Amendment implications in developing Medicaid hospital reimbursement policy., Mary E. D'Alton
An evaluation of the reliever airports in the Northwest Mountain Region of the Federal Aviation Administration., Sarah P. Dalton
Training should not be punitive: Analysis of the use of Form 29., Rollins Granger. Hickman
Decision making procedures of public administrators: An examination of Residential Management Corporations of the Chicago Housing Authority., David Aaron. Kelm
Critique of a resource manual for upgrading training and employment services for the unemployed., George Agyare. Kumi
The Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Tri-State Implementation Council : an alternative approach to environmental public policy implementation., Daniel T. McGee
Revenue enhancement and cost reduction strategies at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Tanzania., Justina M. Minja
Perspectives on organizational change : the merger of two nonprofit corporations., Marilyn A. Rudolph
Fire services in the Missoula Valley : a bioregional approach, Bill Silverman
Defining the limits of lobbying activity for IRS Code 501 (c) (3) organizations., Thomas W. Sullivan
State business licensing procedures: Exploring the option of a master license program for Montana., Jeffery A. Weldon
Crisis of the medically uninsured : a case study., Jennifer R. Willand
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
Implementation of the coordinator of athletic academic services position at the University of Montana: an assessment of academic services for student athletes., Richard Dean. Abel
The lack of CA/IDMS training in Montana state government., Mary B. Anderson
Blended repertoire: A leadership model in public administration., Karyn Collins
Voluntary time-income trade-off option for Montana public employees., Bruce Desonia
Tax reform in Montana., Mike Foster
Conflict of interest laws in the State of Montana., Garth Jacobson
Transaction card feasibility in Missoula Montana., Christopher M. Johnson
Missoula County's "Partnership Health Center" : a community program to care for the medically indigent., Janice L. Johnson
Pursuing excellence in the University of Dar es Salaam governance system., Tumaini Kihunrwa
Intensive supervision probation: an alternative to incarceration for non-violent adult offenders., Bryan Lewis
Paradigms and the politics of wilderness preservation, Patrick Joseph McGovern
Study of why Montana State government has not implemented a drug testing statute, Kevin Forder Phillips
Putting community into the community development process: Community meetings as method: Troy Town Meeting as test., Leslie A. Reid
A training tracking system for the City of Missoula., Tedmond John. Soltis
Developing a comprehensive substance abuse program on the Flathead Reservation, Anna Whiting Sorrell
The Need for a new employee orientation program on Capitol Hill., Eraine Jay. Tschida
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
Historical study of the "Irish Question" and the Provisional Irish Republican Army, Marie Catherine Ehrhardt
Investigations and Recommendations for a child Care Workers Certification Program in Montana., Jim Fitzgerald
How mandatory student fees have been expended at the University of Montana between 1985 and 1990., Lynn M. Israel
Inquiry into program evaluation procedures for the independent living initiative., Pamela A. Peterson
Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT): Enhancing access for nonprofit organizations., Joan Sieffert. Reiman
Examination of health care reform policy in the state of Oregon., Timothy V. Ross
Computerizing the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services: An assessment of The Economic Assistance Management System Training Plan., Pamela Green. Sourbeer
Supported living services for developmentally disabled persons in Montana., Joseph (Joseph Wilson
Assessment of the University of Montana Master of Public Administration Program., Donald M. Wood
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
The Water Resources Division: Decentralization., Gregory H. Ames
Foster Grandparent Program : An analysis of changing trends., Ann Freeman. Cook
Alternative care strategies for St. Patrick Hospital's 4 North., Peter B. Donovan
A Review revision and update of the City of Missoula personnel policy manual., Joy R. Earls
A study of the Montana Certified Communities Program., James Raymond. Edgar
Potential alumni fund-raising efforts for the University of Montana : an analysis of peer campuses., William S. Johnston
The Montana Supported Employment Demonstration Project: An evaluation of outcomes., Michael J. Kelly
Total quality management in government| Can TQM work in a small VA facility?, Lee FitzGerald Logan
Training legislators: An option for Montana., Joan K. Miller
Use of job evaluation and fiscal appropriations to implement comparable worth in state governments., Kandice Lynn. Morse
Diversification in Montana county government revenue systems., Reed Allen. Overfelt
Evaluating the alternatives of disposal or utilization of the government property at Fort Missoula upon closure., Marcus A. Rinehart
Uniform salary methodology for instructors at Montana's vocational-technical centers., Sue Ingersoll. Romney
Program evaluation: client satisfaction report: Vocational rehabilitation clients in the State of Montana., Michelle M. Thibodeau
Information systems plan for the University of Montana Office of Research Administration., Rohn Wood
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Complying with patients' rights on Montana's Forensic Treatment Facility: Issues and recommendations., Edward B. Amberg
The Savings-and-Loan crisis causes and remedies., Dalton Leonard. Anderson
Application of participatory management in a forestry organization| Literature review and case study, Judith A. Barker
Pretrial services in Missoula County: A feasibility study., Jerrold G. Cooley
Managing change., Janet Vaughan. Danley
Pancho Villa and the Medellin Drug Cartel: Use of the Army against non-governmental entities., Steven Norman. Eschenbacher