Political Concepts: A Reader and Guide - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748616780 ISBN 13: 9780748616787

Verlag: Edinburgh Univ. Press, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

This major textbook offers both an introduction to and key readings in twenty core political concepts. It blends original essays that survey debates and contact with up-to-date primary literature to provide students with an ideal collection for use on a wide range of courses in political studies.It reflects the broad nature of politics generally and political philosophy in particular from a perspective that highlights current debates and new trends surrounding many of the concepts we use to orient ourselves in the political world. The original essays and key readings together form an unparalleled introduction to the most dynamic and contested aspects of political studies that will be of interest to all who wish to engage with the issues animating current political life.The following concepts are introduced:* Justice* Civil Society* Liberty* Power* Equality* Human Nature* Rights* Community* Democracy* The Nation* Representation* Globalisation* Toleration* Ideology* Multiculturalism* Discourse* The St

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Iain MacKenzie is a Lecturer in Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Kent.

Iain Mackenzie is Lecturer in Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Kent. at the University of Kent.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Edinburgh Univ. Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0748616780
• ISBN 13: 9780748616787
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 704
• Herausgeber: MacKenzie Iain
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