Political ConceptsRichard Bellamy, Andrew Mason Manchester University Press, 2 ago 2003 - 245 páginas Offers a sophisticated analysis of central political concepts in the light of recent debates in political theory. Introduces students to some of the main interpretations of key political conceps highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Tackles the principle concepts employed to justify any policy or institution and examines the main domestic purposes and functions of the state. Examines the relationship between state and civil society and finally looks beyond the state to issues of global concern and inter-state relations. Studies the relationship between state and civil society and finally looks beyond the state to issues of global concern and inter-state relations. |
Índice
Introduction Richard Bellamy and Andrew Mason | 1 |
Liberty Ian Carter | 4 |
their basis and limits Catriona McKinnon | 16 |
the place of equal opportunity Andrew Mason | 28 |
Political obligation Rex Martin | 41 |
Nationalism and the state Ciarán OKelly | 52 |
Crime and punishment Emilio Santoro | 65 |
Welfare and social exclusion Bill Jordan | 77 |
Public and private Judith Squires | 131 |
individuals acting together Keith Graham | 145 |
Multiculturalism Jonathan Seglow | 156 |
Gender Terrell Carver | 169 |
Green political theory Andrew Vincent | 182 |
International justice David Boucher | 196 |
Just war Anthony Coates | 211 |
Bibliography | 225 |
Legitimacy Alan Cromartie | 93 |
Democracy David Owen | 105 |
The rule of law Richard Bellamy | 118 |
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