Living Political Ideas - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0748619720 ISBN 13 : 9780748619726

Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2005

Synopsis

All too often introductions to political theory and ideology are dry, lacking in contemporary resonance, and seem to assume that ideas are detached from political practice. This book aims to show that political ideas, theories, ideologies ‘live’, in two senses – ordinary people live their consequences, and they change and adapt with the rhythms of political life. It explores in depth selected key political ideas, interrogating them through historical and conceptual analysis, and a range of case materials. Chapters cover political legitimacy, nationalism and national self-determination, dissent and ideology, and social justice. There is also an extended reflection on the ideas of ‘theory’ and ‘ideology’ themselves. The emphasis throughout is on accessibility to readers who are new to the subject.Key Features* An innovative, lively and accessible introduction to political theory* Offers thorough and readable snapshots of justice, dissent, ideology and nationalism* Shows how political theories and ideologies operate on an everyday basisSee also: Politics and Ethics Review, Parliamentary History

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Geoff Andrews is a Lecturer in Politics and Staff Tutor at The Open University.

Michael Saward is Professor of Politics at the Open University. His most recent book is Democracy (Polity Press, 2003).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Edinburgh University Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0748619720
• ISBN 13: 9780748619726
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: Andrews Geoff, Saward Michael
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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