Ten political ideas that have shaped the modern world / Sanford Lakoff.
At a time when political labels are hurled carelessly in the public square, Sanford Lakoff provides a careful and highly accessible introduction to ten political ideas that have shaped modern thinking. Each chapter traces the history and examines the meaning of one of these ideas, clarifying its mea...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Md. :
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,
c2011.
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| Summary: | At a time when political labels are hurled carelessly in the public square, Sanford Lakoff provides a careful and highly accessible introduction to ten political ideas that have shaped modern thinking. Each chapter traces the history and examines the meaning of one of these ideas, clarifying its meaning and impact by examining its history and interpretation. By explaining what these ideas have come to mean, both those we may endorse and those we may deplore, Lakoff challenges readers' preconceptions and promotes critical thinking about the big questions of politics. The result will appeal to a. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xviii, 269 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781442212039 1283213958 9781283213950 9786613213952 6613213950 1442212039 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |