Synopsis
Heywood (government and politics, Croydon College) offers an accessible introduction to political theory and the key concepts of political analysis. In each chapter, he discusses a cluster of interrelated terms, examining how they have been used by different thinkers and schools of thought. The book is designed to build understanding of both classical theories and also of contemporary debates and controversies. This third edition adds extended coverage of issues such as identity and difference, multiculturalism, globalization, and utopianism. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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New edition of a text that introduces political theory and the key concepts in political analysis, referring to both classical theories and contemporary issues and arguments. In each chapter, Heywood (course director for politics, and director of studies at Orpington College) presents a cluster of interrelated terms, examines how they have been used by different thinkers and in the various traditions, and explores related debates and controversies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)