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Autore |
Lakoff Sanford A |
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Titolo |
Ten political ideas that have shaped the modern world / / Sanford Lakoff |
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Lanham [Md.], : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2011 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (289 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Political science - History |
Political science - Philosophy - History |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Christianity and equality -- Civic humanism -- Liberalism -- Conservatism -- Socialism -- Nationalism -- Fascism -- Realism in foreign policy -- Islamism -- Democracy. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 |
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