Introduction to Political Theory
Routledge (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 11. December 2015
Book
Hardback
978-0-415-73541-4 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Political Theory is a text for the 21st century. It shows students why an understanding of theory is crucial to an understanding of issues and events in a rapidly shifting global political landscape. Bringing together classic and contemporary political concepts and ideologies into one book, this new text introduces the major approaches to political issues that have shaped the modern world, and the ideas that form the currency of political debate.
Reviews / Votes
This is an outstandingly clear, accessible yet sophisticated introduction to political theory, primarily aimed at those new to the subject, but containing more than enough to engage and challenge even the most experienced politics undergraduate. The case studies - substantially updated since the 2nd edition - highlight excellently how political theory can be applied in practice.Dr Mike Gough, University of East Anglia, UK.
Whether we know it or not, say Paul Graham and John Hoffman, we are all political theorists because our actions are guided by ideas. And they're right. The issue is not so much whether we should do political theory, but how to do it better - and this book is an excellent place to start. The third edition of this marvellous text has been fully updated with lively case studies, designed to bring the full range of classical and contemporary ideas and ideologies to life. Advanced high school students, and university students coming to political theory for the first time, will appreciate this thorough introduction to the conversation that is political theory - and will relish being made to feel that they are participants in it, and not just spectators.
Professor Andrew Dobson, Keele University, UK.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
ISBN-13
978-0-415-73541-4 (9780415735414)
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Persons
John Hoffman is Emeritus Professor at University of Leicester, UK.
Paul Graham is Lecturer in Politics at Glasgow University, UK.
Paul Graham is Lecturer in Politics at Glasgow University, UK.