Modern Political Theory NORMAN BARRY

AN INTRODUCTION TO

Modern

Political Theory

NORMAN BARRY

FOURTH EDITION

Revised and updated

Utgitt: 2000

Palgrave

336 sider

palgrave

In this substantially revised fourth edition of this widely used textbook Norman Barry provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary political theory. Clearly and accessibly written, the book systematically covers all the main themes and concepts including law, the state, power and authority, justice, liberty, rights, welfare, the public interest and democracy, highlighting the competing approaches of liberals, conservatives, communitarians and others as well as the work of major theorists like Rawls, Hart, Dworkin, Nozick and Hayek.

Review comments on previous editions:

'... well worth reading... up to date and comprehensive.'

- Michael Laver, British Book News

'... a succinct introduction not merely to such modern masters as Hayek, but also work done in other disciplines... which has implications for political theory. It deserves a wide audience.'

- Gillian Peele, The Times Educational Supplement

Norman Barry is Professor of Social and Political Theory, University of Buckingham.

Photograph: R & H Chapman

ISBN 0-333-91289-6

90101

9 780333 912898

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