Great Political Theories V.1 - A Comprehensive Selection of the Crucial Ideas in Political

As an introduction to political theory and science, this collection of writings by the great philosophers provides a basic textbook for general readers as well as students of government and political theory. Such fundamental concepts as Democracy, the Rule of Law, Justice, Natural Rights, Sovereignty, Citizenship, Power, the State, Revolution, Liberty, Reason, Materialism, Toleration, and the Place of Religion in Society are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they guide political thinking and institutions today. This edition includes examinations of selected works by Sophocles, Francois Hotman, and Francisco Suarez.

About the author

Michael Curtis is professor emeritus of political science at Rutgers University and has taught at several other institutions, including Yale University and Cornell University. He has written and edited more than fifteen books in the fields of comparative politics, political theory, and Middle East affairs.

Product details

• Authors: M Curtis, M. Curtis, Michael Curtis, Michael (EDT) Curtis
• Assisted by: Michael Curtis (Editor)
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.03.2008
• EAN: 9780061351365
• ISBN: 978-0-06-135136-5
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 27 mm
• Series: Harper Perennial Modern Thought; Harper Perennial Modern Thought; Harper Perennial Modern Though
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; HISTORY: WORLD, HARPER PERENNIAL CLASSICS: HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Political Ideologies / Radicalism, POLITICAL SCIENCE: POLITICAL THEORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Political Ideologies / Democracy, POLITICAL SCIENCE: Political Ideologies / Libertarianism, POLITICAL SCIENCE: History & Theory, PHILOSOPHY: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, PHILOSOPHY: Political, PHILOSOPHY: Reference