An introduction to modern political theory

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An introduction to modern political theory

Norman Barry

Macmillan Press , St. Martin's Press, 2000

4th ed

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  • : pbk
  • : us

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Bibliography: p. 314-325

Includes indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: hbk ISBN 9780333912881

Description

In the substantially revised fourth edition of this widely-used textbook, the author provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary political theory. The book introduces the main themes and concepts in political debate as well as the ideas of contemporary theorists including Rawls, Hart, Dworkin, Nozick, and Hayek. This edition features substantial additional material on the debate between liberals and communitarians and an outline of the main features of feminist political thought.

Table of Contents

Preface - Glossary - Political Philosophy and Political Thought - Law and Social Control - The State - Authority and Power - Political Principles - Justice - Equality - Liberty - Rights - Welfare and the Welfare State - The Public Interest and Democracy
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780333912898

Description

In the substantially revised fourth edition of this widely-used textbook Norman Barry provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary political theory including systematic coverage of the philosophical background to contemporary debates between liberals, conservatives, communitarians, socialists and feminists.

Table of Contents

Preface.- Glossary.- Political Philosophy and Political Thought.- Law and Social Control.- The State.- Authority and Power.- Political Principles.- Justice.- Equality.- Liberty.- Rights.- Welfare and the Welfare State.- The Public Interest and Democracy.

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  • NCID
    BA47467299
  • ISBN
    • 0333912888
    • 0333912896
    • 031223516X
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Basingstoke, Hampshire,New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 336 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
  • Classification
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