Political Thinkers, 3rd Edition
From Socrates to the Present
$174.36
- Paperback
696 pages
- Release Date
17 May 2017
Summary
Political Thinkers is the most comprehensive introduction to Western political thought written by a team of internationally renowned scholars.
The third edition provides students with a clear and engaging introduction to the canon of great theorists, from Socrates and the Sophists to contemporary thinkers such as Rawls and Arendt.
Each chapter begins with a helpful chapter guide, a biographical sketch of the thinker, a list of their key texts, and their key ideas. Part introdu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198708926 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198708920 |
| Author: | David Boucher, Paul Kelly |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 696 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 17 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 1.16kg |
| Dimensions: | 247mm x 206mm x 35mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
'Political Thinkers is a must for every student of political thought, offering an introduction to the history of political ideas alongside new food for thought for advanced scholars. An awesome achievement!''Erkki Berndtson, formerly of University of Helsinki‘An impressive achievement and an excellent introduction to the field. The wider coverage with inputs from experts of international standing makes it a very valuable resource for students.“Christopher Finlay, University of Brighton`Praise for the previous edition: ‘The essays guide, provoke, and promote further reflection, making Politival Thinkers the best essay collection of its kind and an excellent resource for students.“Russel Bentley, University of Southampton
About The Author
David Boucher
David Boucher is Professor of Political Philosophy and International Relations at Cardiff University.
Paul Kelly is Professor of Political Theory and Pro-Director for Teaching and Learning at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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