Political theory : why big ideas matter /
Stevens, Simon,
Political theory : why big ideas matter / Simon Stevens. - xiv, 299 pages : illustration ; 24 cm. volume
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"A text that promises to make political theory more accessible and relatable to contemporary university students-especially in the context of expanding and diversifying university enrolment. This is an exciting, innovative and very well-developed proposal for a new introduction to political theory. Taking the perennial problems in political theory, such as political power, authority, liberty and justice, it offers a breath of fresh air in a market where texts have a reputation for being dense and abstract. In contrast, this book speaks directly to students, showing the various ways in which experts have theorised problems that remain just as relevant to politics today - from climate change to the rights to our data. This is achieved by hearing from the 'usual suspects' (i.e. from the Eurocentric canon) but half of each chapter broadens the canon of thinkers to offer a more global range of theorists to consider"--
9781529795745 9781529795752
2024945732
Political science.
Political Science, Master of Arts in :--Issues in Political Theory ;--POL32
JA 71 / .2025 S74
Political theory : why big ideas matter / Simon Stevens. - xiv, 299 pages : illustration ; 24 cm. volume
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"A text that promises to make political theory more accessible and relatable to contemporary university students-especially in the context of expanding and diversifying university enrolment. This is an exciting, innovative and very well-developed proposal for a new introduction to political theory. Taking the perennial problems in political theory, such as political power, authority, liberty and justice, it offers a breath of fresh air in a market where texts have a reputation for being dense and abstract. In contrast, this book speaks directly to students, showing the various ways in which experts have theorised problems that remain just as relevant to politics today - from climate change to the rights to our data. This is achieved by hearing from the 'usual suspects' (i.e. from the Eurocentric canon) but half of each chapter broadens the canon of thinkers to offer a more global range of theorists to consider"--
9781529795745 9781529795752
2024945732
Political science.
Political Science, Master of Arts in :--Issues in Political Theory ;--POL32
JA 71 / .2025 S74