Introduction to Modern Political Theory

ISBN-13: 9783866490956 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 250 str.

Schaal

Opis

This book is for those needing a systematic introduction to modern political thought. Outlining four dominant paradigms, the authors help beginners understand fundamental differences between liberal, communitarian, deliberative, and postmodern theories. A scheme of well-structured presentations help to explain the historical context and the specific effects of each theory. This English translation of the German bestseller Einfhrung in die Politischen Theorien der Moderne is for students, scholars, and anyone who needs an introduction or a refresher.

Spis treści

From the Contents:
Foundations of Political Theory
Theory-making under Modern Conditions
Two Dominant Paradigms
Liberal Theories
Republican and Communitarian Theories
Deliberative Theories
Postmodern Theories
Perspectives: New Questions and Debates

O autorze

Prof. Dr. Gary S. Schaal, Political Science, University of Hamburg, Germany Dr. Felix Heidenreich, Internationales Zentrum für Kultur- und Technikforschung (IZKT), Stuttgart University, Germany