Political liberalism : variations on a theme / edited by Shaun P. Young.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Young, Shaun P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liberalism.

Physical Description:

xviii, 183 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, [2004]

Summary:

The concept of a purely political liberalism that first emerged in the writings of John Rawls has attracted a significant amount of commentary and proven to be one of the most provocative and influential developments in contemporary political theory. Political Liberalism gathers together a number of eminent theorists, each with their own distinctive understanding of political liberalism, to explore and analyze the character and content of the idea--as opposed to a single conception--of this term. This book reveals the rich and complex nature of the dialogue among proponents of political liberalism and its important nuances, and in so doing offers a valuable resource for students and specialists alike.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-178) and index.

ISBN:

0791461750

0791461769

OCLC:

53231745