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Rousseau's The social contract : a reader's guide / Christopher D. Wraight.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wraight, Christopher D.
- Series:
- Reader's Guides
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778. Du contrat social.
- Rousseau, Jean-Jacques.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (145 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Continuum, c2008.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Rousseau's The Social Contract is one of the most important works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Since its publication in 1762, it has been profoundly influential in shaping the historical developments of many societies and remains sharply relevant today. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseau's work for the first time, this Reader's Guide offers guidance on philosophical and historical context, key themes, reading the text, reception and influence and advice on further reading.
- Contents:
- Contents; Preface; 1. Context; 2. Overview of Themes; 3. Reading the Text; 4. Reception and Influence; Notes; Further Reading; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-131) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9786612873423
- 9781282873421
- 1282873423
- 9781441120953
- 1441120955
- OCLC:
- 676697619
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