E-Book, Englisch, 1584 Seiten, EPUB
ISBN: 978-1-5063-3272-7
Verlag: SAGE Publications
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Drawing together a team of international scholars, the Encyclopedia of Political Theory examines the ideas of the major political theorists from before Plato to our own times; the main schools of political thought; the concepts and issues that have captured the imagination and attention of political theorists; and some of the main institutions and practices inspired by political thought. With more than 450 entries, these three volumes provide a quick, one-stop source to key topics in the field.
Key Features
Examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them
Includes specific lists of entries that deal with constitutional thought and democratic thought
Refers to distinctive norms and features of various governments, legal systems, and societies
Devotes large parts to the history of ideas about government, ethics, and society
Provides a chronology of political theory to help readers see how a given theorist, school, or issue fits into the bigger historical picture
Key Themes
Ancient Thought
Applied Ethics
Biographies
Comparative Theory
Constitutional Thought
Critical Theory
Democratic Thought
Early Modern Thought
International Theory
Justice
Liberal Theory
Medieval Thought
Modern Theory
Power and Authority
Religious Thought
Self and Community
This work is designed to serve as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary political theory. It will be a welcome addition to any academic or public library.
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