Political concepts
This text offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in the light of debates in political theory. It introduces students to some of the main interpretations, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses, including a range of the main concepts employed in contemporary debates.
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Manchester, UK ; New York :
Manchester University Press : Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave
2003.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009427404906719 |
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.
