Political concepts

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 polic...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Bellamy, Richard (Richard Paul), editor (editor), Mason, Andrew, 1959- editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Manchester, UK : Manchester University Press 2003.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction (Richard Bellamy and Andrew Mason)
  • 1. Liberty (Ian Carter)
  • 2. Rights: Their basis and limits (Catriona McKinnon)
  • 3. Social Justice: the Place of Equal Opportunity (Andrew Mason)
  • 4. Political obligation (Rex Martin)
  • 5. Nationalism and the State (Ciarán O'Kelly)
  • 6. Crime and punishment (Emilio Santoro)
  • 7. Welfare and social exclusion (Bill Jordan)
  • 8. Legitimacy (Alan Cromartie)
  • 9. Democracy (David Owen)
  • 10. The rule of law (Richard Bellamy)
  • 11. Public and private (Judith Squires)
  • 12. Community: Individuals acting together (Keith Graham)
  • 13. Multiculturalism (Jonathan Seglow)
  • 14. Gender (Terrell Carver)15. Green political theory (Andrew Vincent)
  • 16. International justice (David Boucher)
  • 17. Just War (Anthony Coates)
  • Bibliography
  • Index.