UID:
almahu_9948635333502882
Format:
1 online resource (360 pages) :
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illustrations; digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
Electronic reproduction. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2018. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
ISBN:
9781526137951
Series Statement:
Understanding politics
Content:
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.
Note:
Made available via: manchesterhive.
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Introduction --1. The state and sovereignty --2. The nation3. Democracy --4. Freedom --5. Equality --6. Rights, Obligations and Citizenship --7. The role of Ideology in Politics and Society --8. Nationalism --9. Conservatism --10. Liberalism --11. Socialism --12. Marxism and Anarchism --13. Fascism --14. Environmentalism and Ecologism --15. Feminism --Concluding remarks --Glossary of major figures --Suggested further reading.
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Also available in print form.
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Mode of access: internet via World Wide Web.
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System requirements: Adobe Acrobat or other PDF reader (latest version recommended), Internet Explorer or other browser (latest version recommended).
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In English.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Harrison, Kevin; Boyd, Tony. Understanding political ideas and movements, Manchester, UK. : Manchester University Press, 2003, ISBN 9780719065507
Language:
English
DOI:
10.7765/9781526137951
URL:
http://www.manchesterhive.com/view/ 9781526137951/9781526137951.xml
URL:
https://dx.doi.org/10.7765/9781526137951
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