| Great Political Theories, Volume 1: A Comprehensive Selection of the Crucial Ideas in Political Philosophy from the Greeks to the Enlightenment Contributor(s): Curtis, M. (Author), Curtis, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061351369 ISBN-13: 9780061351365 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2008 Annotation: "The philosophy of politics" As an introduction to political theory and science, this collection of writings by the great philosophers will be of close interest to general readers. It also forms a basic textbook for students of government and political theory. Such fundamental concepts as Democracy, the Rule of Law, Justice, Natural Rights, Sovereignty, Citizenship, Power, the State, Revolution, Liberty, Reason, Materialism, Toleration, and the Place of Religion in Society are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they guide political thinking and institutions today. And new in this edition, examinations of selected works by Sophocles, Francois Hotman, and Francisco Suarez. Also new are a detailed table of contents and an up-dated, comprehensive bibliography--each clear and concise for easy reference. The second volume of Professor Curtis' work, also available in a Discus edition, includes the writings of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth century thinkers--from Burke, Rousseau, and Kant to modern times. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 320.01 |
| LCCN: 2007038311 |
| Series: Harper Perennial Modern Thought |
| Physical Information: 1.12" H x 5.36" W x 8.03" (0.79 lbs) 464 pages |
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| Publisher Description: As an introduction to political theory and science, this collection of writings by the great philosophers will be of close interest to general readers. It also serves as a basic textbook for students of government and political theory. Such fundamental concepts as Democracy, the Rule of Law, Justice, Natural Rights, Sovereignty, Citizenship, Power, the State, Revolution, Liberty, Reason, Materialism, Toleration, and the Separation of Church and State are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they guide political thinking and institutions today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Curtis, M.: - Michael Curtis is professor emeritus of political science at Rutgers University and has taught at several other institutions, including Yale University and Cornell University. He has written and edited more than fifteen books in the fields of comparative politics, political theory, and Middle East affairs. |