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Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present
David Boucher
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Description for Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present
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Political Thinkers is the most comprehensive introduction to Western political thought written by a team of internationally renowned scholars. The third edition provides students with a clear and engaging introduction to the canon of great theorists, from Socrates and the Sophists to contemporary thinkers such as Rawls and Arendt. Each chapter begins with a helpful chapter guide, a biographical sketch of the thinker, a list of their key texts, and their key ideas. Part introductions and a concluding chapter enable readers to understand the social and political contexts that inspired political thinkers to write. ... Read more
Political Thinkers is the most comprehensive introduction to Western political thought written by a team of internationally renowned scholars. The third edition provides students with a clear and engaging introduction to the canon of great theorists, from Socrates and the Sophists to contemporary thinkers such as Rawls and Arendt. Each chapter begins with a helpful chapter guide, a biographical sketch of the thinker, a list of their key texts, and their key ideas. Part introductions and a concluding chapter enable readers to understand the social and political contexts that inspired political thinkers to write. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
696
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198708926
SKU
V9780198708926
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About David Boucher
Professor David Boucher, Professor of Political Philosophy and International Relations, Cardiff University Professor Paul Kelly, Professor of Political Theory and Pro-Director for Teaching and Learning, London School of Economics and Political Science
Reviews for Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present
Praise for the previous edition: 'The essays guide, provoke, and promote further reflection, making Politival Thinkers the best essay collection of its kind and an excellent resource for students.'
Russel Bentley, University of Southampton
'An impressive achievement and an excellent introduction to the field. The wider coverage with inputs from experts of international standing makes it a very ... Read more
Russel Bentley, University of Southampton
'An impressive achievement and an excellent introduction to the field. The wider coverage with inputs from experts of international standing makes it a very ... Read more