The Political Theory Reader

From Ideologies to Public Philosophies: An Introduction to Political Theory provides a comprehensive and systematic account of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries—along with contemporary and emerging outlooks—to address the essential questions of political theory.

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• Explores the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries while making clear distinctions for the reader between often-confused interpretations of ideologies
  
• Engaging 'reader friendly' style will appeal to students and facilitate sophisticated discussions
  
• Develops and defends pluralism as a broad public policy that is accepted by diverse political groups
  
• Supported by a glossary of terms, suggestions for further reading, and other helpful student and instructor resources at www.blackwellpublishing.com/schumaker