1.Briefly discuss the rise and fall in private-sector unions Compare the historical growth of unions with the current controversy over public unions. Compare public and private unions in terms of how they contribute and detract from the common good. List three reasons for the decline in union membership. Provide three suggestions unions could use to attract a larger membership.Use the Big Three social theories to predict the future growth/decline and influence of public and private unions, giving reasons for your prediction.What did you learn?

As you make your way through the readings and resources for this week’s Discussion, you begin to realize that social and political forces as well as scientific curiosity shaped the development of modern qualitative research. These readings also make it clear that qualitative research is not a single, homogenous endeavor. Rather, qualitative researchers:come from a variety of disciplines,engage their objects of study from multiple perspectives,present their results in numerous formats,extend scientific knowledge beyond the confines of the experiment or survey,engage the audience to be self-reflective, andpotentially illuminate opportunities for social change.This week’s course of study provides you with a contextual understanding of qualitative research, which will form the foundation for understanding the methods and rationale. These will also help you begin a thoughtful process for considering the choice of qualitative research as your methodology for your doctoral research.For this Discussion, you will explore the foundations and history of qualitative research methods. You also will consider the unique characteristics that distinguish qualitative research from other forms of inquiry.To prepare for this Discussion:Review the Learning Resources related to qualitative research and consider the reasons researchers choose qualitative research methods for exploring a phenomenon of interest.Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help in the Learning Resources to help you search for other books, encyclopedias, or articles that introduce and describe qualitative research.By Day 3Consider the statement: Qualitative researchers study people in their natural settings, attempting to make sense of phenomena in terms of the meanings people bring to them. Using the Learning Resources and other academic sources you found, expand on this simple statement. In 3–4 paragraphs, explain several dimensions of this paradigm that make qualitative research interesting and unique. Be sure to use the terminology you are learning (including but not limited to “phenomena”, “constructivist,” and “naturalistic”), and provide historical context.Be sure to support your main post and response post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style, zero plagiarizing, quote work, no.coms

1. Choose a country that you currently believe is the new Athens - a rising power in the world today and discuss why you chose this country.2. Define/discuss the "Westphalian" system that dominates our international order today and where your country fits in that order. Specifically, discuss the importance of sovereign borders to the Westphalian system and how land factors into your country.3. What are the Realist and Liberal views on international relations (per Ch. 1) and how is your chosen country viewed in the international order?4. What about Athens in the Peloponnesian wars made it powerful? And, what about your chosen country makes it powerful? You may wish to look at: a) resources (both physical and cultural) b) influence c) alliances5. As Athens grew and expanded, what happened? Has your country grown, asserted itself? If so, what were/are the consequences for Athens and your chosen country?6. Chapter 1 ends with a discussion of Just War theory, including its component analyses: 1) Jus ad bellus and 2) Jus in bellow. What is Just War theory and what are the two components used for? Has your country ever been involved in a war(s)? If so, how did they justify it? If not, has your country been invaded? If so, how did Just War theory play out to the citizenry?7. Finally, legendary diplomat, Henry Kissinger, once said that "As threats change, so does the definition of national security." What does this mean to you? And, what might it mean for your chosen country?