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Political theory : an introduction / Andrew Heywood.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Palgrave / Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2015.Edition: 4th edDescription: xxii, 417 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781137437273 (paperback)
  • 1137437278 (paperback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 320.011 HEY
Contents:
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
Summary: 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.
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Book - Borrowing Book - Borrowing Central Library First floor Baccah 320.011 HEY (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3634 Available 000034237
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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.

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