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Introduction to political theory

By: Hoffman, John, 1944-
Title By: Graham, Paul
Material type: BookPublisher: London : Routledge, c2015.Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xvii, 524 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781408285923Subject(s): Political scienceDDC classification: 320.01 HO IN Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Introduction to Political Theory is a text for the 21st century. It shows students why an understanding of theory is crucial to an understanding of issues and events in a rapidly shifting global political landscape. Bringing together classic and contemporary political concepts and ideologies into one book, this new text introduces the major approaches to political issues that have shaped the modern world, and the ideas that form the currency of political debate. Introduction to Political Theory relates political ideas to political realities through effective use of examples and case studies making theory lively, contentious and relevant. This updated third edition comes with significant revisions which reflect the latest questions facing political theory, such as the French burqa controversy, ethnic nationalism and the value of research from sociobiology. Accompanying these debates is a wealth of new and thought-provoking case studies for discussion, including (consensual) sadomasochism, affirmative action and same-sex marriage. A new chapter on difference has also been added to complement those on feminism and multiculturalism. The revised glossary, revamped website for further reading and new streamlined layout make Introduction to Political Theory third edition the perfect accompaniment to undergraduate study.
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320.01 HO IN (Browse shelf) Available may2018 T0058607
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The state -- Freedom -- Equality -- Justice -- Democracy -- Citizenship -- Punishment -- Liberalism -- Conservatism -- Socialism -- Anarchism -- Nationalism -- Fascism -- Feminism -- Multiculturalism -- Ecologism -- Fundamentalism -- Human rights -- Civil disobedience -- Political violence -- Difference -- Global justice.

Introduction to Political Theory is a text for the 21st century. It shows students why an understanding of theory is crucial to an understanding of issues and events in a rapidly shifting global political landscape. Bringing together classic and contemporary political concepts and ideologies into one book, this new text introduces the major approaches to political issues that have shaped the modern world, and the ideas that form the currency of political debate.

Introduction to Political Theory relates political ideas to political realities through effective use of examples and case studies making theory lively, contentious and relevant.

This updated third edition comes with significant revisions which reflect the latest questions facing political theory, such as the French burqa controversy, ethnic nationalism and the value of research from sociobiology. Accompanying these debates is a wealth of new and thought-provoking case studies for discussion, including (consensual) sadomasochism, affirmative action and same-sex marriage. A new chapter on difference has also been added to complement those on feminism and multiculturalism.

The revised glossary, revamped website for further reading and new streamlined layout make Introduction to Political Theory third edition the perfect accompaniment to undergraduate study.

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