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A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy, Volume 2
Author: Robert E. Goodin
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This new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters across two volumes written by some of todays most distinguished scholars.ullNew contributors include some of todays most distinguished scholars, among them Thomas Pogge, Charles Beitz, and Michael DoylellProvides in-depth coverage of contemporary philosophical debate in all major related disciplines, such as economics, history, law, political science, international relations and sociologyllPresents analysis of key political ideologies, including new chapters on Cosmopolitanism and FundamentalismllIncludes detailed discussions of major concepts in political philosophy, including virtue, power, human rights, and just warlulReviewThe Companion will serve as a useful resource for undergraduates and researchers alike. The diverse selection of expert contributors is impressive. (ARBA Online, March 2009)Strongly recommended. University libraries catering for courses in politics, philosophy, law or the social sciences will all find useful material here, and should consider it for acquisition. (Reference Reviews, February 2009)As a whole the volume serves as a fine survey for the advanced undergraduate student and a good reference work for the professional seeking connections to ideas outside a narrow specialization. Summing Up Recommended. (CHOICE) From the Back CoverPolitical philosophy has become an increasingly active area of research over the past four decades. In response to the growing interest in the field, this new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters written by some of todays most distinguished scholars.Straddling analytic and continental philosophy, the first part of the companion considers the contributions of economics, history, law, political science, international relations and sociology, to normative political thought. The collection then provides analyses of eight live political ideologies, including new chapters on Cosmopolitanism and Fundamentalism, and detailed discussions of key concepts, with much expanded coverage of international politics and global justice.An essential references for anyone interested in this dynamic field, the new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy is the most current and comprehensive resource available.
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This new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters across two volumes written by some of todays most distinguished scholars.ullNew contributors include some of todays most distinguished scholars, among them Thomas Pogge, Charles Beitz, and Michael DoylellProvides in-depth coverage of contemporary philosophical debate in all major related disciplines, such as economics, history, law, political science, international relations and sociologyllPresents analysis of key political ideologies, including new chapters on Cosmopolitanism and FundamentalismllIncludes detailed discussions of major concepts in political philosophy, including virtue, power, human rights, and just warlulReviewThe Companion will serve as a useful resource for undergraduates and researchers alike. The diverse selection of expert contributors is impressive. (ARBA Online, March 2009)Strongly recommended. University libraries catering for courses in politics, philosophy, law or the social sciences will all find useful material here, and should consider it for acquisition. (Reference Reviews, February 2009)As a whole the volume serves as a fine survey for the advanced undergraduate student and a good reference work for the professional seeking connections to ideas outside a narrow specialization. Summing Up Recommended. (CHOICE) From the Back CoverPolitical philosophy has become an increasingly active area of research over the past four decades. In response to the growing interest in the field, this new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters written by some of todays most distinguished scholars.Straddling analytic and continental philosophy, the first part of the companion considers the contributions of economics, history, law, political science, international relations and sociology, to normative political thought. The collection then provides analyses of eight live political ideologies, including new chapters on Cosmopolitanism and Fundamentalism, and detailed discussions of key concepts, with much expanded coverage of international politics and global justice.An essential references for anyone interested in this dynamic field, the new edition of A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy is the most current and comprehensive resource available.
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