Introduction to Modern Political Theory
Norman P. Barry(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 11. May 2000
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-0-333-91288-1 (ISBN)
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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.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
glossary
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 141 mm
Weight
536 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-91288-1 (9780333912881)
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An Introduction to Modern Political Theory
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4th Edition
Red Globe Press
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Norman P. Barry
An Introduction to Modern Political Theory
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07/1995
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Person
NORMAN BARRY is Professor of Social and Political Theory, University of Buckingham.
Content
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