Introduction to Modern Political Theory

If you need a systematic introduction to modern Political Thought, this is your book. Outlining four dominant paradigms, the authors help beginners to understand fundamental differences between liberal, communitarian, deliberative and postmodern theories. A scheme of well-structured presentations allows to understand the historical context and the specific effects of each theory.


From the Contents:

Foundations of Political Theory
Theory-making under Modern Conditions
Two Dominant Paradigms
Liberal Theories
Republican and Communitarian Theories
Deliberative Theories
Postmodern Theories
Perspectives: New Questions and Debates