Andrew Shorten Contemporary Political Theory (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Contemporary Political TheoryCondition: NewFormat: HardbackEAN: 9781137299154Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1137299150ISBN: 9781137299154Release Date: 11/03/2015Author: Andrew ShortenItem Length: 156mmItem Height: 156mmType: Political Science & IdeologyPublisher: Red Globe PressDescription: Introducing the major theories, issues and concepts in contemporary political theory, this text is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field. The book examines a range of topics to explore questions such as:- What kinds of political community best support democracy?- Do members of wealthy societies have duties to eradicate global poverty?Chapters are carefully organized to enhance learning by first setting out rival perspectives on key political issues which are then compared and analysed through a series of key debates. Discussion boxes are used throughout the book to consider the policy implications of different theoretical perspectives from thinkers including John Rawls, Susan Okin, Isaiah Berlin, Jane Mansbridge and Will Kymlicka. Offering an in-depth survey of the landscape of contemporary political theory and written in an engaging and lively style, this book will equip students with the tools to think through the complex questions whose answers determine our collective political lives.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBItem Weight: 562gGenre: Philosophy & SpiritualityTopic: Law & PoliticsRelease Year: 2015 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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