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Politics
Kenneth Minogue
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Description for Politics
Paperback. Discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century. The author prompts the reader to consider why political systems evolve, how politics offers both power and order in the society, whether democracy is always a good thing, and what future politics may have in the twenty-first century. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 115 x 32. Weight in Grams: 104.
In this provocative but balanced essay, Kenneth Minogue discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century. He prompts us to consider why political systems evolve, how politics offers both power and order in our society, whether democracy is always a good thing, and what future politics may have in the twenty-first century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, ... Read more
In this provocative but balanced essay, Kenneth Minogue discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century. He prompts us to consider why political systems evolve, how politics offers both power and order in our society, whether democracy is always a good thing, and what future politics may have in the twenty-first century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford Paperbacks
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192853882
SKU
V9780192853882
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99-3
About Kenneth Minogue
Kenneth Minogue, formerly Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics, and author of a number of books, including he Liberal Mind (1961), Nationalsim (1967), and Alien Powers: The Pure Theory of Idealogy (1985), as well as academic essays on a great range of problems in political theory.
Reviews for Politics
This is a fascinating book which sketches, in a very short space, one view of the nature of politics the reader is challenged, provoked and stimulated by Minogue's trenchant views.
Ian Davies, Talking Politics
a dazzling but unpretentious display of great scholarship and humane reflection.
Neil O'Sullivan, University of Hull
Professor Minogue's slim volume is an ... Read more
Ian Davies, Talking Politics
a dazzling but unpretentious display of great scholarship and humane reflection.
Neil O'Sullivan, University of Hull
Professor Minogue's slim volume is an ... Read more