An Introduction to Modern Political Theory
2nd Edition
Published on 15. September 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
XVIII, 309 pages
978-0-333-49797-5 (ISBN)
Description
This student textbook introduces the concept of political theory from various viewpoints, such as justice and the law, government and the state, and equality and human rights. It analyzes the concepts of power, liberty and a series of political principles.
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Edition
Second Edition 1989
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
XVIII, 309 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
417 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-49797-5 (9780333497975)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-349-20201-0
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Content
Part 1 Rules, laws and society: philosophy, social science and political theory - Liberal-rationalism, Marxism; law and social control; the state; authority and power. Part 2 Values: political principles - logical positivism and emotivism, universalizability and ethical pluralism, contractarianism, utilitarianism, individualism, Marxism and collectivism; justice - Rawl's theory of justice; equality; liberty - John Stuart Mill and the value of liberty; human rights; the public interest and democracy.