An Introduction to Modern Political Theory

ISBN-13: 9780333912898 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 336 str.

Norman P. Barry

Opis

In the substantially revised fourth edition of this widely-used textbook Norman Barry provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary political theory including systematic coverage of the philosophical background to contemporary debates between liberals, conservatives, communitarians, socialists and feminists.

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

NORMAN BARRY is Professor of Social and Political Theory, University of Buckingham.