Political Science - History, General & Miscellaneous Political Theory, Political Philosophy
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Overview
"Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present is an authoritative introduction to the entire history of Western political thought. Carefully edited by two of the leading scholars in the field, the book features specially commissioned chapters by renowned scholars from around the world. It begins with an introduction by the editors that places the history of political thought in context for students. The book then provides a chronological overview of the canon of great political theorists—from Socrates and the Sophists to such contemporary thinkers as Habermas and Foucault. Contributors discuss the ideas and significance of each thinker and give a summary of the best contemporary scholarship in the area. Offering useful learning aids, including biographies, a discussion of key texts, and coverage of fundamental concepts, Political Thinkers is ideal for undergraduate courses in introductory political thought."Synopsis
Political Thinkers provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to Western political thought written by a team of internationally renowned scholars. This collection provides an overview of the canon of great theorists, from Socrates and the Sophists to contemporary thinkers such as Habermas and Foucault.
The second edition includes two new chapters on Cicero and Kant. It is also accompanied by an Online Resource Center which includes:
· Interactive timeline of thinkers
· Links to journal articles
· Web links
New to this edition:
· Part introductions pinpointing common themes between thinkers
· End-of-chapter discussion questions
· Annotated further reading
Book Details
Published
July 1, 2009
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
504
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780199215522