This is a unique political theory textbook that invites students to apply theconcepts they encounter to real world politics. Each chapter includes a 2,000word case study to highlight the theories that have been discussed. The lucidand elegant contributions by leading thinkers enables engagement with the subject at its sharp end without any compromise in accessibility. This is essential reading for all political theory students from beginners onwards INDICE: Introduction: Political theory and practice , Catriona McKinnon. 1. Political authority and obligation , Keith Hyams. 2. Nation and state , Andrew Shorten. 3. War and intervention , C.A.J. (Tony) Coady. 4. Democracy , Thomas Christiano. 5. Liberty , Jonathan Riley. 6. Toleration , Anna Elisabetta Galeotti. 7. Equality , Paula Casal & Andrew Williams. 8. Social justice , Jonathan Wolff. 9. Human rights , Tom Campbell. 10. Multiculturalism , Monica Mookherjee. 11. Citizenship , Harry Brighouse. 12. Gender , Clare Chambers. 13. Global justice , Gillian Brock. 14. Environment , Dale Jamieson
- ISBN: 978-0-19-921700-7
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 382
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés