Political thinkers : from Socrates to the present (Bog)

At a time of corrosive popular cynicism and profound international unease, the need for clarity over the fundamental concepts of politics has never been greater: the forces of Terrorism and Fundamentalism endanger our Security, while government responses to it pose a basic threat to Liberty, Democracy and Human rights. Corruption, Spin and a suspect Political culture arouse public indignation, which is further aggravated by an array of Pressure groups and the far-from-disinterested attentions of the Mass media. In 50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know, Ben Dupré clears away the murk that obscures key concepts that we ignore at our peril. Justice, Liberty, Human rights, The social contract, Democracy, Tyranny, Federalism, Utopianism, Political violence, Revolution and change, Political culture, Monarchism, Republicanism, Secularism, Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism, Communism, Fas

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of politics, covering areas as diverse as comparative government and political philosophy, international relations and political economy, from an international perspective. Forlag: Palgrave Udgivelsesår: 2002 Sider: 453 Sprog: Engelsk

I denne analyse undersøger Michael J. Shapiro postmoderne fortolkningsmetoder og hvordan tekstualitet er iboende i politisk praksis. Bogen engagerer læsere i spørgsmål om magt, autoritet og ressourcefordeling, med henvisninger til teoretikere som Derrida, Foucault og Bourdieu. Type: Paperback

Tocqueville examines the structures, institution and operation of democracy, and analyzes the lessons that Europe could learn from American successes and failures. It continues to be an influential text on both sides of the Atlantic, especially in the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe. Titel: Democracy in America Udgave: Abridged, with an Introduction by Patrick Renshaw Genre: Political Philosophy Sammendrag: De Tocqueville examines how Europe can learn from American successes and failures, discusses the rule of the people, predicts slavery will lead to civil war, foresees the USA and Russia as superpowers, and addresses women's roles. Type: Paperback

Steven Lukes' Power: A Radical View is a seminal work still widely used some 30 years after publication. The second edition includes the complete original text alongside two major new essays. One assesses the main debates about how to conceptualize and study power, including the influential contributions of Michel Foucault. The other reconsiders Steven Lukes' own views in light of these debates and of criticisms of his original argument. With a new introduction and bibliographical essay, this book will consolidate its reputation as a classic work and a major reference point within social and political theory. . Forlag: MacMillan Sider: 63 Sprog: Engelsk

Politologi – en introduktion fremhæver, at videnskaben om politik går bag om de aktuelle nyheder og tilbyder teorier og metoder, som er uundværlige for dem, der ønsker at forstå mere end den politiske overflade. Bogen gennemgår politologiens univers på en pædagogisk måde med vægt på afklaring af begreber og teorier ved hjælp af aktuelle eksempler. Type: Paperback

The classic introduction to political science has been comprehensively updated for this new edition. Retaining the clarity of expression and breadth of coverage that has made it the introduction of choice for generations of students, it provides a lively and up-to-date account of the events and forces shaping politics in today's interconnected world. Thoroughly updated throughout, this new edition includes separate chapters on theoretical approaches and research strategies in political science, as well as increased coverage of security, media, culture, law and regulation. Carefully designed learning features illustrate the text throughout. These include: / full-page Profiles on individual countries and the European Union, with associated Spotlights linked to each chapter / on-page glossary definitions for key terms and timelines of key events / guides to additional learning resources for

Drawing on a wealth of expertise from an international team of contributors, the second edition of International Relations Theories presents a diverse selection of theoretical positions. Arguing that theory is central to explaining the dynamics of world politics, editors Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki, and Steve Smith cover a wide variety of theoretical positions--from the historically dominant traditions to powerful critical voices since the 1980s. The editors have brought together a team of international contributors, each specializing in a different theory. The contributors explain the theoretical background to their positions before showing how and why their theories matter. The book opens up space for analysis and debate, allowing students to decide which theories they find most useful in explaining and understanding international relations. Titel: International relations theories : discipl