Academic Departments

Developmental Lifespan Theories Developmental Lifespan Theories- Concise comparison of lifespan theories in developmental psychology. Includes chart for quick reference. Life Span Development Life Span Development- An exploration of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur across different periods of life. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development- Promotes scientific research of human development throughout the life span. Overview with details of meetings, work… The Ecology of Adolescent Development The Ecology of Adolescent Development- Research pages of Nancy Darling at Oberlin College. Contains project information and resource materials with copies of papers and conference… Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology- Wikipedia article outlining the main theories, aspects and research methods. Cogprints: Developmental Psychology Cogprints: Developmental Psychology- Electronic archive of collected articles. Provides abstracts of research and links to full texts. British Journal of Developmental Psychology British Journal of Developmental Psychology- Includes subscription information, table of contents and full text of sample issue. American Psychological Association: Division 20 American Psychological Association: Division 20- Dedicated to studying the psychology of adult development and aging. Membership information, news and resources. European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA)- The EARA comprises psychologists, psychiatrists, and sociologists who are studying adolescent development. Dare Association, Inc. Dare Association, Inc.- Independent, not-for-profit organization that supports endeavors in the arts and sciences, particularly focusing on psychology. Online papers, instruments,… Infant Development Research Center Infant Development Research Center- Description of Dr. Wass' research on cognitive development during early infancy at the University of Tennessee. Society for Research in Child Development Society for Research in Child Development- Information on the Society, membership, and publications. Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development- A national resource for information on factors affecting quality of life during old age. Includes details of r… On Equality On Equality- The many principles of equality foisted on egalitarianism, and their worth by Prof. Ted Honderich. Republican Manifesto Republican Manifesto- Narrative essay advocating individual freedom, supply-side economics, capitalism, the right to work and other features of the American system. American Prophet American Prophet- Provides political news, commentary and articles with a Christian slant. Political Thought Political Thought- Political blog including religious thought, current affairs. Foundations of Political Theory Foundations of Political Theory- Organized section of the American Political Science Association promoting research, teaching, and professional development. News, publications, an… Identities: How Governed, Who Pays? Identities: How Governed, Who Pays?- Serialized amateur study of group identity politics, social conflict, and political philosophy in history by H.B. Paksoy. Political Theory Daily Review Political Theory Daily Review- A portal weblog on political theory and philosophy, updated every weekday. Links to articles and essays that can be read free of charge and that are… Sovereignty Sovereignty- Modern notion of political authority of supreme authority within a territory; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Dan Philpott. Radical Centrism.org Radical Centrism.org- About the philosophical basis of the Radical Middle movement. Manifesto, papers, and links. The Chains of the Consitution The Chains of the Consitution- Essay exploring the history of American constitutionalism. How to Make Russia a Normal Country How to Make Russia a Normal Country- Publication by Matthew Maly on Russian transition to democracy and market economy. Bio, resume, articles and books. Constitutionalism Constitutionalism- Philosophical survey of the idea that government should be limited in its powers by law; from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Wil Waluchow. Equality Equality- Survey of social and political equality; from the Stanford Encyclopedia by Stefan Gosepath. Serendipity: Liberty and Democracy Serendipity: Liberty and Democracy- John Stuart Mill's essay On Liberty,other articles deaing with liberty, freedom and democracy. TYSK - The Philosophy of Government Department TYSK - The Philosophy of Government Department- Links to articles and essays on the formulation of the U.S. government from an "original intent" perspective. Hierarchic Democracy and the Necessity of Mass Civil Disobedience Hierarchic Democracy and the Necessity of Mass Civil Disobedience- Ted Honderich on how gross differentials in economic power, and hence political power, make a mockery of convent… Neoliberalism Neoliberalism- Attempts to summarise neoliberalism as a philosophy, not simply as economics.