A History of Modern Political Thought: Major Political Thinkers from Hobbes to Marx

Iain Hampsher-Monk (University of Exeter)

ISBN 10: 1557861471 / ISBN 13: 9781557861474

Edité par John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom, Hoboken, 1993

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Iain Hampsher-Monk's lucid and accessible history of modern political thought is the introduction which many have been waiting for, providing a thorough guide to the ideas and writings of major political thinkers from Hobbes to Marx (including a full account of The Federalist papers). The author's aim throughout is to incorporate the benefits of modern scholarship of the historical school, with its emphasis on historical and political circumstances as a key to meaning. Recognizing that for most students time will not allow detailed study of the historical and political contexts of particular works, Hampsher-Monk provides here the background necessary for the reader to situate the writings of key thinkers in relation to wider currents in intellectual and political history. A History of Modern Political Thought will meet the needs of both general readers and students of political theory and philosophy. It is an indispensable secondary source which aims to situate, explain, and provoke thought about the major works of political theory likely to be encountered by students of modern political thought. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A History of Modern Political Thought: Major Political Thinkers from Hobbes to Marx
• Éditeur: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom, Hoboken
• Date de parution: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1557861471
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781557861474
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Poids: 1216 grammes

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Synopsis

Iain Hampsher-Monk's lucid and accessible history of modern political thought is the introduction which many have been waiting for, providing a thorough guide to the ideas and writings of major political thinkers from Hobbes to Marx (including a full account of The Federalist papers).

The author's aim throughout is to incorporate the benefits of modern scholarship of the historical school, with its emphasis on historical and political circumstances as a key to meaning. Recognizing that for most students time will not allow detailed study of the historical and political contexts of particular works, Hampsher-Monk provides here the background necessary for the reader to situate the writings of key thinkers in relation to wider currents in intellectual and political history.

A History of Modern Political Thought will meet the needs of both general readers and students of political theory and philosophy. It is an indispensable secondary source which aims to situate, explain, and provoke thought about the major works of political theory likely to be encountered by students of modern political thought.

À propos de l?auteur

Iain Hampsher-Monk is Professor of Political Theory at the University of Exeter and Editor of the international Journal History of Political Thought.