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Encyclopedia of political thought / [edited by] Garrett Ward Sheldon.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Facts on File, [2001]Copyright date: ©2001Description: ix, 342 pages : illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0816043515
  • 9780816043514
Other title:
  • Encyclopaedia of political thought
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 320.03 21
LOC classification:
  • JA61 .E52 2001
Contents:
List of contributors -- Preface -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix: Classic books in political thought -- Chronology of political thought and events -- Index -- --
List of Contributors -- Preface -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix. Classic Books In Political Thought -- Chronology of Political Thought and Events -- Index.
Summary: Encyclopedia of Political Thought is an indispensable resource for students or general readers who want to know more about the major ideas, philosophies, and concepts of civic administration that have influenced and shaped civilization past and present. With particular emphasis on the 20th century, the encyclopedia contains more than 400 cross-referenced entries that make up an up-to-date survey of topics that have been crucial to the history of humankind, including the rise and fall of communism, the advent of feminism, and the advancement of democracy. Key concepts and controversial issues are clearly defined and thoughtfully analyzed, with examples from current events used to enhance the reader's understanding of the ideas presented. Ideologies are not only considered within historical context but are also related to contemporary politics, enhancing the book's usefulness for reports, student debates, or general research. A chronology provides a linear presentation of the evolution of political thinking.Review: "Encyclopedia of Political Thought is a resource for students or general readers who want to know more about the major ideas, philosophies, and concepts of civic administration that have influenced and shaped civilization past and present." "With particular emphasis on the 20th century, the encyclopedia contains more than 400 cross-referenced entries that make up an up-to-date survey of topics that have been crucial to the history of humankind, including the rise and fall of communism, the advent of feminism, and the advancement of democracy." "Key concepts and controversial issues are clearly defined and thoughtfully analyzed, with examples from current events used to enhance the reader's understanding of the ideas presented. Ideologies are not only considered within historical context but are also related to contemporary politics, enhancing the book's usefulness for reports, student debates, or general research. A chronology provides a linear presentation of the evolution of political thinking."--BOOK JACKET.
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"Chronology of political thought and events": pages 319-326.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

List of contributors -- Preface -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix: Classic books in political thought -- Chronology of political thought and events -- Index -- --

List of Contributors -- Preface -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix. Classic Books In Political Thought -- Chronology of Political Thought and Events -- Index.

Encyclopedia of Political Thought is an indispensable resource for students or general readers who want to know more about the major ideas, philosophies, and concepts of civic administration that have influenced and shaped civilization past and present. With particular emphasis on the 20th century, the encyclopedia contains more than 400 cross-referenced entries that make up an up-to-date survey of topics that have been crucial to the history of humankind, including the rise and fall of communism, the advent of feminism, and the advancement of democracy. Key concepts and controversial issues are clearly defined and thoughtfully analyzed, with examples from current events used to enhance the reader's understanding of the ideas presented. Ideologies are not only considered within historical context but are also related to contemporary politics, enhancing the book's usefulness for reports, student debates, or general research. A chronology provides a linear presentation of the evolution of political thinking.

"Encyclopedia of Political Thought is a resource for students or general readers who want to know more about the major ideas, philosophies, and concepts of civic administration that have influenced and shaped civilization past and present." "With particular emphasis on the 20th century, the encyclopedia contains more than 400 cross-referenced entries that make up an up-to-date survey of topics that have been crucial to the history of humankind, including the rise and fall of communism, the advent of feminism, and the advancement of democracy." "Key concepts and controversial issues are clearly defined and thoughtfully analyzed, with examples from current events used to enhance the reader's understanding of the ideas presented. Ideologies are not only considered within historical context but are also related to contemporary politics, enhancing the book's usefulness for reports, student debates, or general research. A chronology provides a linear presentation of the evolution of political thinking."--BOOK JACKET.

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