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A History of Political Thought: From Antiquity to the Present
Bruce Haddock
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Description for A History of Political Thought: From Antiquity to the Present
Paperback. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the history of political thought, tracing the development of arguments and controversies from ancient Greece, through different forms of community, state and empire, to today's global concerns. Num Pages: 346 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 52. Weight in Grams: 486.
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the history of political thought, tracing the development of arguments and controversies from ancient Greece, through different forms of community, state and empire, to today's global concerns. Bruce Haddock highlights the bewildering variety of contexts that have framed political thinking, yet also displays structural features that have proved to be remarkably stable over time. An important theme in the book is the need to see political philosophy, even in its most abstract formulations, as a response to historically contingent circumstances, without limiting its relevance to those circumstances. The emphasis throughout is on political ... Read more
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the history of political thought, tracing the development of arguments and controversies from ancient Greece, through different forms of community, state and empire, to today's global concerns. Bruce Haddock highlights the bewildering variety of contexts that have framed political thinking, yet also displays structural features that have proved to be remarkably stable over time. An important theme in the book is the need to see political philosophy, even in its most abstract formulations, as a response to historically contingent circumstances, without limiting its relevance to those circumstances. The emphasis throughout is on political ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
346
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
485g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745640853
SKU
V9780745640853
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About Bruce Haddock
Bruce Haddock is Professor of Modern European Social and Political Thought at the School of European Studies, Cardiff University.
Reviews for A History of Political Thought: From Antiquity to the Present
"Haddock's prose is clear and engaging and its texture is enriched by a wide range of reference ... it will serve as an excellent overview for students of political thought, introducing them to the major concepts and thinkers and helping to persuade them of their continued importance." Times Higher Education "A lively and erudite exploration of the history ... Read more