UID:
almahu_9947382323002882
Format:
1 online resource (viii, 245 pages) :
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digital file(s).
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
1-280-73400-0
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9786610734009
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1-84779-044-5
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1-4175-8270-7
Content:
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.
Note:
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.
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Also available in print form.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-7190-5909-7
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-7190-5908-9
Language:
English
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