Contemporary Political Theorists in Context

ISBN-13: 9780415357289 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 168 str.

Isaacs&clohesy

Opis

This new study presents a clear framework for students to understand today's key political ideas.

It introduces students to the theoretical context of contemporary political ideas through a historical approach that brings them to life.

Written in an accessible and concise format, it also includes:

• 'rewind' and 'fast-forward' indicators to easily guide students around the text
• further reading and revision notes in each chapter
• concise key political dates and figures
• text boxes to highlight key concepts.

By exploring an often ignored relationship in political thought, the influence of thought upon historical change and the influence of historical change upon theory, this text delivers new and exciting angles from which to approach politics today.

Contemporary Political Theory in Context is an essential reading for all students of politcs and international relations.

Spis treści

Introduction  Part 1: The Inter-War Debate: New Theories of the State  1. Weber  2. Gramsci  3. Schmitt  Part 2: Post-War Debates: The Recovery of Politics  4. Arendt  5. De Beauvoir  6. Oakeshott  7. Adorno  Part 3: Contemporary Debates: Rights, Identity and Justice  8. Rawls & Nozick  9. Kymlicka  10. Foucault

O autorze

Anthony M. Clohesy is a senior lecturer in the International Academy at the University of Essex, UK. Stuart Isaacs is a senior lecturer in Social policy and Sociology at London Metropolitan University, UK. Chris Sparks is a lecturer and researcher in Sociology and Politics at the Creative Community and Social Innovation Research Centre, Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland