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Record Nr.

UNINA9910810359703321

Autore

Lakoff Sanford A

Titolo

Ten political ideas that have shaped the modern world / / Sanford Lakoff

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham [Md.], : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2011

ISBN

9781442212039

1442212039

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Disciplina

320.01

Soggetti

Political science - History

Political science - Philosophy - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Christianity and equality -- Civic humanism -- Liberalism -- Conservatism -- Socialism -- Nationalism -- Fascism -- Realism in foreign policy -- Islamism -- Democracy.

Sommario/riassunto

At a time when political labels are hurled carelessly in the public square, Sanford Lakoff provides a careful and highly accessible introduction to ten political ideas that have shaped modern thinking. Each chapter traces the history and examines the meaning of one of these ideas, clarifying its meaning and impact by examining its history and interpretation. By explaining what these ideas have come to mean, both those we may endorse and those we may deplore, Lakoff challenges readers' preconceptions and promotes critical thinking about the big questions of politics. The result will appeal to a