Political Theory in Modern Germany: An Introduction
Chris Thornhill
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Paperback. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the major political thinkers of modern Germany. It includes chapters on the works of Max Weber, Carl Schmitt, Franz Neumann, Otto Kirchheimer, Jurgen Habermas and Niklas Luhmann. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 402.
This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the major political thinkers of modern Germany. It includes chapters on the works of Max Weber, Carl Schmitt, Franz Neumann, Otto Kirchheimer, Jurgen Habermas and Niklas Luhmann. These works are examined in their social and historical contexts, ranging from the period of Bismarck to the present day.
This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the major political thinkers of modern Germany. It includes chapters on the works of Max Weber, Carl Schmitt, Franz Neumann, Otto Kirchheimer, Jurgen Habermas and Niklas Luhmann. These works are examined in their social and historical contexts, ranging from the period of Bismarck to the present day.
A clear picture is presented of the connections between individual theoretical positions and the general political conditions of modern Germany. Areas of political history covered in particular depth include nineteenth-century legal and parliamentary history, aspects of German liberalism, Weimar social democracy, ... Read more
This book will be of interest to students of political theory, German studies and European political history.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745620008
SKU
V9780745620008
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About Chris Thornhill
Chris Thornhill lectures on German political theory and critical theory at King's College, London.
Reviews for Political Theory in Modern Germany: An Introduction
'This is as much a work on German political institutions as it is a book on theory ... Thornhill situates each thinker's theory within the debate over the direction of political institutions in Germany.' New Political Science ‘This immensely learned and informative study examines in detail the work of four of the leading political ... Read more