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Political philosophy A-Z / Jon Pike.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pike, Jonathan E., author.
- Series:
- Philosophy A-Z series.
- Philosophy A-Z series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Political science--Philosophy--Dictionaries.
- Political science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 178 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2011.
- Summary:
- A comprehensive, up to date and concise guide to one of the most important branches of philosophy.Both topical and historical, Political Philosophy A-Z has entries on Hobbes, Marx, and Rorty, as well as entries which explain what 'contract theory' is, and gives an account of 'multi-culturalism.' This book guides the reader through the intricacies of political theory, enabling them to trace their way through a debate, fixing historical and theoretical points of reference along the way. It is well suited for students studying political philosophy at university. Political Philosophy A-Z links up positions, thinkers and theories without unnecessary technicality. It is a valuable guide to political theorising.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Series Editor’s Preface
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- Using this book
- Political Philosophy A–Z
- Selected Bibliography
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 1-4744-7163-3
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