Description
From Ideologies to Public Philosophies: An Introduction to Political Theory provides a comprehensive and systematic account of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries--along with contemporary and emerging outlooks--to address the essential questions of political theory.
- Explores the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries while making clear distinctions for the reader between often-confused interpretations of ideologies
- Engaging 'reader friendly' style will appeal to students and facilitate sophisticated discussions
- Develops and defends pluralism as a broad public policy that is accepted by diverse political groups
- Supported by a glossary of terms, suggestions for further reading, and other helpful student and instructor resources at www.blackwellpublishing.com/schumaker
Author: Paul Schumaker
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01/01/2008
Pages: 512
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.57h x 6.87w x 1.07d
ISBN13: 9781405168359
ISBN10: 1405168358
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | History & Theory | General
- Philosophy | Political
- Political Science | Political Ideologies | General
About the Author
Paul Schumaker is Professor of Political Science at the University of Kansas, where he has taught courses in political theory and community politics since 1972. Dr. Schumaker has authored several books on political theory, including Critical Pluralism, Democratic Performance, and Community Power (1991).