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This book offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in the light of recent debates in political theory. It introduces readers to some of the main interpretations, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses, including a broad range of the main concepts used in contemporary debates on political theory. It tackles the principle concepts employed to justify any policy or institution and examines the main domestic purposes and functions of the state. It goes on to study the relationship between state and civil society and finally looks beyond the state to issues of global concern and inter-state relations.
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"...an important and valuable textbook for students undertaking modules in conceptual approaches to political theory." --Ian Fraser, Nottingham Trent University
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Review
"...an important and valuable textbook for students undertaking modules in conceptual approaches to political theory." --Ian Fraser, Nottingham Trent University
Synopsis
..".an important and valuable textbook for students undertaking modules in conceptual approaches to political theory."--Ian Fraser, Nottingham Trent University This book offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in the light of recent debates in political theory. It introduces readers to some of the main interpretations, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses, including a broad range of the main concepts used in contemporary debates on political theory.
Synopsis
Offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in the light of recent debates in political theory. Introduces students to some of the main interpretations of key political conceps highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Tackles the principle concepts employed to justify any policy or institution and examines the main domestic purposes and functions of the state. Examines the relationship between state and civil society and finally looks beyond the state to issues of global concern and inter-state relations.
Studies the relationship between state and civil society and finally looks beyond the state to issues of global concern and inter-state relations.
Synopsis
This book offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in the light of recent debates in political theory.
Synopsis
This book offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in the light of recent debates in political theory. It introduces readers to some of the main interpretations, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses, including a broad range of the main concepts used in contemporary debates on political theory. It tackles the principle concepts employed to justify any policy or institution and examines the main domestic purposes and functions of the state. It goes on to study the relationship between state and civil society and finally looks beyond the state to issues of global concern and inter-state relations.
About the Author
Richard Bellamy is Professor of Politics and International Relations, University of Reading.
Andrew Mason is Professor of Political Theory, University of Southampton.
Table of Contents
Introduction--Richard Bellamy & Andrew Mason * Liberty--Ian Carter * Rights: Their Basis and Limits--Catriona McKinnon * Social Justice: The Place of Equal Opportunity--Andrew Mason * Political Obligation--Rex Martin * Nationalism and the State--Ciarán O'Kelly * Crime and Punishment--Emilio Santoro * Welfare and Social Exclusion--Bill Jordan * Legitimacy--Alan Cromartie * Democracy--David Owen * The Rule of Law--Richard Bellamy * Public and Private--Judith Squires * Community: Individuals Acting Together--Keith Graham * Multiculturalism--Jonathan Seglow * Gender--Terrell Carver * Green Political Theory--Andrew Vincent * International Justice--David Boucher * Just War--Anthony Coates