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Record Nr.

UNINA9910136664403321

Autore

Farmer Brian R. <1959->

Titolo

American political ideologies : an introduction to the major systems of thought in the 21st century / / Brian R. Farmer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Jefferson, NC : , : McFarland & Co., Inc., Publishers, , [2006]

©2006

ISBN

0-7864-8052-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 pages)

Disciplina

320.50973

Soggetti

Political science - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-215) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: The continued preeminence of ideology -- American political socialization, theory, values, and beliefs -- Traditional conservatism -- Classic liberalism -- Libertarianism -- Conservative extremism -- Contemporary liberalism -- Communism -- Dependency theory -- Islamism.

Sommario/riassunto

"This text dissects eight prominent political ideologies: traditional conservatism, classic liberalism, libertarianism, conservative extremism, contemporary liberalism, communism, dependency theory and Islamism. It describes the basic doctrine and inherent contradictions of each creed along with its particular relevance to today's political landscape"--Provided by publisher.