Issues in Political Theory - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0199572828 ISBN 13: 9780199572823

Casa editrice: OUP Oxford, 2012

Riassunto

Issues in Political Theory provides a cutting-edge introduction to the key concepts in the field. Longstanding debates about, for example. democracy and liberty are examined alongside contemporary 'hot topics', including multiculturalism and the environment. Each chapter includes an in-depth case study to highlight the relevance of theory to politics in practice and has been written by a leading thinker, at the forefront of the debate. Authoritative yet accessible, it is essential reading for students of political theory at any level.

The second edition includes a new chapter on intergenerational justice and has been updated throughout.

Issues in Political Theory is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre with the following features for students and lecturers:

For students:

Additional case studies for each chapter
Flash card glossary
Key thinkers
Links to OUP journal articles
Annotated web links

For registered adopters of the textbook:

Class activities
Essay questions

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Catriona McKinnon is Professor of Political Theory at the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Reading.

Contenuti:

• Catriona McKinnon: Introduction
• 1: Keith Hyams: Political authority and obligation
• 2: Andrew Shorten: Nation and state
• 3: C.A.J. (Tony) Coady: War and intervention
• 4: Thomas Christiano: Democracy
• 5: Jonathan Riley: Liberty
• 6: Anna Elisabetta Galeotti: Toleration
• 7: Jonathan Wolff: Equality and social justice
• 8: Tom Campbell: Human rights
• 9: Monica Mookherjee: Multiculturalism
• 10: Harry Brighouse: Citizenship
• 11: Clare Chambers: Gender
• 12: Gillian Brock: Global justice
• 13: Dale Jamieson: Environment
• 14: Axel Gosseries: Generations

Su questa edizione

• Editore: OUP Oxford
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0199572828
• ISBN 13: 9780199572823
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 400
• Redattore: McKinnon Catriona