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A completely new introduction to political concepts that will grab students interest through it?s use of real-life examples.
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For undergraduate students, Hoffman (political theory, Leicester U., UK) and Graham (political theory, Glasgow U., UK) present an introductory textbook that explains Classical political ideas of the state, freedom, equality, justice, democracy, and citizenship; and new concepts of difference, human rights, civil disobedience, terrorism, and victimhood. Chapters describe the history and theory behind the concepts in Britain and Europe, with some attention to global cases, and include case studies and biographies of important people. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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