Issues in Political Theory (4th edn)
Published in Print:14 March 2019 Published Online:August 2019
ISBN:9780198784067
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Abstract
Issues in Political Theory provides an introduction to political theory and how it is applied to address the most important issues confronting the world today. It has a focus on real-world issues and includes case studies. The text examines important and influential areas of political theory. The text includes chapters on liberty, global poverty, sovereignty and borders, and the environment provide readers with fresh insight on important debates in political theory. Case studies in this text look at contemporary issues including same-sex marriage, racial inequality, sweatshop labour, and Brexit.
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Contents
- Front Matter
- Introduction Catriona McKinnon, Robert Jubb, and Patrick Tomlin
- 1. Political obligation Keith Hyams
- 2. Liberty Ian Carter
- 3. Crime and punishment Massimo Renzo
- 4. Democracy Thomas Christiano
- 5. Power David Owen
- 6. Equality and social justice Jonathan Wolff
- 7. Toleration Anna Elisabetta Galeotti
- 8. Multiculturalism Monica Mookherjee
- 9. Gender Clare Chambers
- 10. Global Poverty Zofia Stemplowska
- 11. Human Rights Tom Campbell
- 12. Sovereignty and Borders Sarah Fine
- 13. War and Intervention Helen Frowe
- 14. The Environment Simon Caney
- End Matter
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