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

Harrison, Kevin; Boyd, Tony

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0719061512 ISBN 13 : 9780719061516

Editeur : Manchester University Press, 2003

Synopsis

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. -- .

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

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

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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Manchester University Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0719061512
• ISBN 13: 9780719061516
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible