Understanding Political Ideas and Movements: A Guide for A2 Politics Students - Brossura

Harrison, Kevin; Boyd, Tony

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ISBN 10: 0719061512 ISBN 13: 9780719061516

Casa editrice: Manchester Univ Pr, 2003

Riassunto

Written specifically to cover the A2 component of the GCE Government and Politics A-level. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the various political ideas and movements that have shaped the modern world. Underpinned by the work of major thinkers such as Marx, Locke, Weber, Hobbes and Foucault, the book examines at political concepts including the state and sovereignty, the nation and democracy, representation and legitimacy, freedom, equality and rights, obligation and citizenship. Addresses traditional theoretical subjects such as socialism, marxism and nationalism as well as contemporary contemporary movements such as environmentalism, ecologism and feminism. Written in a clear, accessible style, including a number of student-friendly features, such as chapter summaries, key points to consider, definitions and pointers to further sources of information.

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Informazioni sugli autori

Kevin Harrison is a lecturer at Manchester college of Arts and Technology

Tony Boyd is a teacher at Withington Girl's School, Manchester


Kevin Harrison is a lecturer at Manchester college of Arts and Technology

Tony Boyd is a teacher at Withington Girl's School, Manchester

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Manchester Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0719061512
• ISBN 13: 9780719061516
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 352
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile