An Introduction to Modern Political Theory

by Norman P. Barry

Overview

This student textbook introduces the concept of political theory from various viewpoints, such as justice and the law, government and the state, and equality and human rights. It analyzes the concepts of power, liberty and a series of political principles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333497975
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	09/15/1989
Edition description:	Second Edition 1989
Pages:	309
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Norman Barry is Professor of Social and Political Theory, University of Buckingham.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Rules, laws and society: philosophy, social science and political theory - Liberal-rationalism, Marxism; law and social control; the state; authority and power. Part 2 Values: political principles - logical positivism and emotivism, universalizability and ethical pluralism, contractarianism, utilitarianism, individualism, Marxism and collectivism; justice - Rawl's theory of justice; equality; liberty - John Stuart Mill and the value of liberty; human rights; the public interest and democracy.

Editorial Reviews

Barry (social and political theory, U. of Buckingham) revises earlier editions published between 1981 and 1995 to emphasize such currently influential ideas as feminism and commutarianism rather than more traditional ideological approaches such as Marxism. He also adds a chapter on the theory of welfare and the welfare state, and a section on animals in the chapter about rights. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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