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Applying Political Theory Issues and Debates

Smits, Katherine
Heftet / 2016 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9781137426819
Publisert
2016-05-20
Utgave
2. utgave
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Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
435 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
312

Forfatter
Smits, Katherine

Biographical note

Katherine Smits is Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She writes and teaches in political theory, and is the author of Reconstructing Liberal Pluralism: From Interest to Identity (2005) and the co-editor of Feminist Moments: Reading Feminist Texts (2015). She is an award-winning teacher, and has published numerous articles and book chapters in the areas of liberal political theory – historical and modern, multiculturalism, identity politics, feminist political thought and nationalism.

Applying Political Theory Issues and Debates

Smits, Katherine
Heftet / 2016 / Engelsk
Smits, Katherine
Heftet / 2016 / Engelsk
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Fully revised and extended, the new edition of this innovative and engaging textbook introduces the central elements of political theory from an applied perspective. Focusing on 12 high-profile contemporary social and political case studies, both domestic and global, this text shows how political theory illuminates and helps makes sense of important debates in public life. This is the perfect introduction for students interested in how political theory can be used to help us solve the political questions of our time, whether at a beginner’s level, or building upon an introduction to theories and concepts. New to this Edition: - Draws on an even wider range of contemporary and historical political thinkers from different philosophical traditions - Updated to take recent important cases and controversies into account - Includes a new chapter which examines leaking classified information
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How can political theory help us understand and solve the political questions of our time? This introduction to political theory illuminates its relevance and applicability and clarifies what is at stake in a range of contemporary debates. The new edition has been revised throughout and has a new chapter on civil disobedience and whistle-blowing.
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1. Introduction 2. How Should Resources Be Distributed? Taxation, Welfare and Redistribution 3. Are Minority Cultures Entitled to Recognition and Rights? 4. Is Affirmative Action Fair? 5. Should Prostitution and Pornography Be Legal? 6. Should Same-Sex Marriage Be Legal? 7. Should the State Prohibit Euthanasia and Abortion? 8. Should Offensive Speech be Regulated? 9. What Should be the Limits to Whistle-Blowing and Other Citizen Protests? 10. Is Leaking Classified Information Justified? 11. Should Rich Countries Give More Foreign Aid? 12.Can Military Intervention into other Countries Be Justified on Humanitarian Grounds? 13.Should the Natural Environment Be Protected for Future Generations?
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'Written with both vigour and clarity, and drawing on a wealth of examples taken from a range of different societies, this unique book successfully demonstrates how political theory can address real world controversies whilst also introducing the major branches of moral and political philosophy.' - Andrew Shorten, University of Limerick 'Drawing on a truly impressive range of case studies and salient examples to highlight theoretical points and illuminate the underlying arguments, this is a highly engaging introduction to political theory which shows how issues which have long engaged theorists remain highly relevant for policy makers and citizens today.' - Luis Cabrera, Griffith University, Australia
Les mer
Written with both vigour and clarity, and drawing on a wealth of examples taken from a range of different societies, this unique book successfully demonstrates how political theory can address real world controversies whilst also introducing the major branches of moral and political philosophy.' - Andrew Shorten, University of Limerick 'Drawing on a truly impressive range of case studies and salient examples to highlight theoretical points and illuminate the underlying arguments, this is a highly engaging introduction to political theory which shows how issues which have long engaged theorists remain highly relevant for policy makers and citizens today.' - Luis Cabrera, Griffith University, Australia
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Fully revised and extended, the new edition of this innovative and engaging textbook introduces the central elements of political theory from an applied perspective. Focusing on 12 high-profile contemporary social and political case studies, both domestic and global, this text shows how political theory illuminates and helps makes sense of important debates in public life. This is the perfect introduction for students interested in how political theory can be used to help us solve the political questions of our time, whether at a beginner’s level, or building upon an introduction to theories and concepts. New to this Edition: - Draws on an even wider range of contemporary and historical political thinkers from different philosophical traditions - Updated to take recent important cases and controversies into account - Includes a new chapter which examines leaking classified information
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How can political theory help us understand and solve the political questions of our time? This introduction to political theory illuminates its relevance and applicability and clarifies what is at stake in a range of contemporary debates. The new edition has been revised throughout and has a new chapter on civil disobedience and whistle-blowing.
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1. Introduction 2. How Should Resources Be Distributed? Taxation, Welfare and Redistribution 3. Are Minority Cultures Entitled to Recognition and Rights? 4. Is Affirmative Action Fair? 5. Should Prostitution and Pornography Be Legal? 6. Should Same-Sex Marriage Be Legal? 7. Should the State Prohibit Euthanasia and Abortion? 8. Should Offensive Speech be Regulated? 9. What Should be the Limits to Whistle-Blowing and Other Citizen Protests? 10. Is Leaking Classified Information Justified? 11. Should Rich Countries Give More Foreign Aid? 12.Can Military Intervention into other Countries Be Justified on Humanitarian Grounds? 13.Should the Natural Environment Be Protected for Future Generations?
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'Written with both vigour and clarity, and drawing on a wealth of examples taken from a range of different societies, this unique book successfully demonstrates how political theory can address real world controversies whilst also introducing the major branches of moral and political philosophy.' - Andrew Shorten, University of Limerick 'Drawing on a truly impressive range of case studies and salient examples to highlight theoretical points and illuminate the underlying arguments, this is a highly engaging introduction to political theory which shows how issues which have long engaged theorists remain highly relevant for policy makers and citizens today.' - Luis Cabrera, Griffith University, Australia
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Written with both vigour and clarity, and drawing on a wealth of examples taken from a range of different societies, this unique book successfully demonstrates how political theory can address real world controversies whilst also introducing the major branches of moral and political philosophy.' - Andrew Shorten, University of Limerick 'Drawing on a truly impressive range of case studies and salient examples to highlight theoretical points and illuminate the underlying arguments, this is a highly engaging introduction to political theory which shows how issues which have long engaged theorists remain highly relevant for policy makers and citizens today.' - Luis Cabrera, Griffith University, Australia
Les mer
Considers the major branches of moral and political philosophy

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781137426819
Publisert
2016-05-20
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
435 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
312

Forfatter
Smits, Katherine

Biographical note

Katherine Smits is Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She writes and teaches in political theory, and is the author of Reconstructing Liberal Pluralism: From Interest to Identity (2005) and the co-editor of Feminist Moments: Reading Feminist Texts (2015). She is an award-winning teacher, and has published numerous articles and book chapters in the areas of liberal political theory – historical and modern, multiculturalism, identity politics, feminist political thought and nationalism.

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