| Description |
xvi, 416 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Table of contents for Political theory : an introduction / Andrew Heywood. -- Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the Library of Congress catalog -- Information from electronic data provided by the publisher. May be incomplete or contain other coding. -- Introduction: Concepts and Theories in Politics -- Human Nature, the Individual and Society -- Politics, Government and the State -- Sovereignty, the Nation and Supranationalism -- Power, Authority and Legitimacy -- Law, Order and Justice -- Rights, Obligations and Citizenship -- Democracy, Representation and the Public Interest -- Freedom, Toleration and Liberation -- Equality, Social Justice and Welfare -- Property, Planning and the Market -- Reaction, Reform and Revolution -- Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Political science |
| Summary |
The new third edition of the highly successful text has been revised and updated throughout to take account of new issues such as identity and difference, globalization and multiculturalism. The book provides a clear and accessible introduction to political theory and key concepts in political analysis. Each chapter discusses a cluster of interrelated terms, examines how they have been used by different thinkers and in the various political traditions, and explores related debates and controversies. -- Publisher description |
| Analysis |
Political ideologies |
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Overseas item |
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Political science |
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Politica Teorie |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: Basingstoke : Macmillan, 1999 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online |
| Subject |
Political science -- Philosophy.
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Political science.
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| LC no. |
2004041581 |
| ISBN |
0333961803 (paperback) |
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033396179X (hardback) |
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