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Encyclopedia of Political Theory
Author(s): Mark Bevir (Author)
- Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
- Publication Date: 19 May 2010
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 1584 pages
- ISBN-10: 1412958652
- ISBN-13: 9781412958653
Book Description
Drawing together a team of international scholars, the Encyclopedia of Political Theory examines the ideas of the major political theorists from before Plato to our own times; the main schools of political thought; the concepts and issues that have captured the imagination and attention of political theorists; and some of the main institutions and practices inspired by political thought. With more than 450 entries, these three volumes provide a quick, one-stop source to key topics in the field.
Key Features
- Examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them
- Includes specific lists of entries that deal with constitutional thought and democratic thought
- Refers to distinctive norms and features of various governments, legal systems, and societies
- Devotes large parts to the history of ideas about government, ethics, and society
- Provides a chronology of political theory to help readers see how a given theorist, school, or issue fits into the bigger historical picture
Key Themes
- Ancient Thought
- Applied Ethics
- Biographies
- Comparative Theory
- Constitutional Thought
- Critical Theory
- Democratic Thought
- Early Modern Thought
- International Theory
- Justice
- Liberal Theory
- Medieval Thought
- Modern Theory
- Power and Authority
- Religious Thought
- Self and Community
This work is designed to serve as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary political theory. It will be a welcome addition to any academic or public library.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Bevir … has done a super job editing this new encyclopedia, which thoroughly addresses the key themes found in contemporary political theory and its historical antecedents…. This set evidences a sense of balance and proportionality among its articles that can be hard to achieve….
Summing Up: Highly recommended. *** Lower-level undergraduates and above, general readers.”-CHOICE — J.P. Renaud Published On: 2010-12-01“In this three-volume set, Bevir (Univ. of California, Berkeley) has assembled a useful tool for anyone researching political philosophy….
Bottom line While the general public might find it useful for research a political ideology or theory, college students majoring in political science will probably find it most useful. Libraries that own the Encyclopedia of Political Thought… might consider a newer book. Purchase if your budget permits.” — James Langan ― Library Journal Published On: 2010-09-15
