Western Political Thought : from the ancient greeks to modern times

Western Political Thought, 2E is an attempt to include in its reach the political ideas of some of the more recent thinkers. These thinkers certainly draw on the classics of Western political thought like the writings of Marx, Rousseau, Locke, and Aristotle; however, they also extend our understanding of political thought in several ways. The latest edition gives a comprehensive account of the thread of political thought that stretches from the ancient Greeks to modern times. Analyzing political philosophies chronologically, this book offers valuable insights into the political structures of societies across the ages and presents a wide perspective on the various social and political ideologies. Features Three new chapters have been added to this edition on Antonio Gramsci, John Rawls, and Contemporary Feminist Theory. Each chapter carries boxes with excerpts and Central Themes to understand the content in detail. The book presents a wide perspective on various social and political ideologies. Primarily this book is for students studying Political Science in colleges and universities, but this will be also useful for research Scholars.

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