Political theory : an introduction /
Heywood, Andrew.
Political theory : an introduction / Andrew Heywood. - 4th ed. - London : Palgrave / Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2015. - xxii, 417 p. ; 24 cm.
Index : p. 396-417.
Bibliography : p. 378-395.
1. What is Political Theory? -- 2. Human Nature, the Individual and Society -- 3. Politics, Government and the State -- 4. Sovereignty, the Nation and Transnationalism -- 5. Power, Authority and Legitimacy -- 6. Democracy, Representation and the Public Interest -- 7. Law, Order and Justice -- 8. Rights, Obligation and Citizenship -- 9. Freedom, Toleration and Identity -- 10. Equality, Social Justice and Welfare -- 11. Property, the Market and Planning -- 12. Security, War and World Order -- 13. Tradition, Progress and Utopia
The fourth edition of this highly successful and accessible text has been substantially revised and updated and includes extra coverage throughout on non-western approaches and international political theory. 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.
9781137437273 (paperback) 1137437278 (paperback)
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Political science.
Political Science--Philosophy.
320.011 / HEY
Political theory : an introduction / Andrew Heywood. - 4th ed. - London : Palgrave / Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2015. - xxii, 417 p. ; 24 cm.
Index : p. 396-417.
Bibliography : p. 378-395.
1. What is Political Theory? -- 2. Human Nature, the Individual and Society -- 3. Politics, Government and the State -- 4. Sovereignty, the Nation and Transnationalism -- 5. Power, Authority and Legitimacy -- 6. Democracy, Representation and the Public Interest -- 7. Law, Order and Justice -- 8. Rights, Obligation and Citizenship -- 9. Freedom, Toleration and Identity -- 10. Equality, Social Justice and Welfare -- 11. Property, the Market and Planning -- 12. Security, War and World Order -- 13. Tradition, Progress and Utopia
The fourth edition of this highly successful and accessible text has been substantially revised and updated and includes extra coverage throughout on non-western approaches and international political theory. 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.
9781137437273 (paperback) 1137437278 (paperback)
GBB4E4505 bnb
016973831 Uk
Political science.
Political Science--Philosophy.
320.011 / HEY