Political theory: an introduction

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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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Full title :Political theory : an introduction / Andrew Heywood.

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Publication Date:2015.
Edition:Fourth edition

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Publisher(s):Palgrave Macmillan
Place of Publication:Basingstoke
Language:eng
Publication Date:2015.

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Description:1 online resource : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781137437280, 1137437286
oclc:ocn991529241
LC Classification:JA71
Dewey Decimal:320.011

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.

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89.00 political science: general Electronic books Political ideas Political science POLITICAL SCIENCE -- History & Theory Political science -- Philosophy Political science & theory Political theory Politics and government Politisk teori Statsvetenskap -- teori, filosofi