Political Concepts A Reader and Guide

by MacKenzie, Iain

• ISBN13: 9780748616787
• ISBN10: 0748616780
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-15
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Summary

This major textbook offers both an introduction to and key readings in twenty core political concepts. It blends original essays that survey debates and contact with up-to-date primary literature to provide students with an ideal collection for use on a wide range of courses in political studies.It reflects the broad nature of politics generally and political philosophy in particular from a perspective that highlights current debates and new trends surrounding many of the concepts we use to orient ourselves in the political world. The original essays and key readings together form an unparalleled introduction to the most dynamic and contested aspects of political studies that will be of interest to all who wish to engage with the issues animating current political life.The following concepts are introduced:JusticeCivil SocietyLibertyPowerEqualityHuman NatureRightsCommunityDemocracyThe NationRepresentationGlobalisationTolerationIdeologyMulticulturalismDiscourseThe StateDifferenceThe Rule of LawThe Body PoliticKey Features: Only Reader and Guide in one volume on the subject of Political Concepts Covers the core concepts taught on Politics courses Each section includes a 5000-word introduction to the subject and two key texts - includes 40 of the most influential primary readings in contemporary political studies An original contribution from the editor on the multidimensional nature of political concepts An extensive bibliography and selected further reading to guide the student towards more in-depth research Introductions to each Part designed to help students connect different sections together

Table of Contents

Analytical Table of Contents	p. viii
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Notes on the Contributors	p. xiv
General Introduction: What are Political Concepts?	p. 1
Political Principles
Introduction	p. 13
Justice	p. 15
Liberty	p. 51
Equality	p. 77
Rights	p. 109
Political Legitimacy
Introduction	p. 145
Democracy	p. 147
Representation	p. 179
Toleration	p. 206
Multiculturalism	p. 240
Governing the Political
Introduction	p. 273
The State	p. 275
Rule of Law	p. 314
Civil Society	p. 343
Power	p. 370
Political Identities
Introduction	p. 403
Human Nature	p. 404
Community	p. 433
Nation	p. 457
Globalisation	p. 485
Structuring the Political
Introduction	p. 523
Ideology	p. 525
Discourse	p. 553
Difference	p. 580
The Body Politic	p. 617
Notes on the Authors of the Selected Readings	p. 638
Bibliography	p. 643
Further Reading	p. 671
Copyright Acknowledgements	p. 675
Index	p. 681
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