Political science and theory Books
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Political Judgment: An Introduction
Book SynopsisPolitics is the process by which communities collectively decide to pursue certain courses of action. It is, as such, always a matter of judgment. Courses of action are chosen at least in part because they are somehow adjudged better than the alternatives, and this has given rise to a great deal of speculation about the ways in which we determine the relative merits of proposed laws and policies. What exactly is good judgment in politics? What are the characteristics of people who judge especially well? How is good judgment acquired and how can we recognize it in others? Peter Steinberger addresses such questions by considering a variety of important developments in the history of political thought – ancient, modern and contemporary – introducing readers to important and on-going debates about the idea of prudence or practical wisdom as it functions, or should function, in the realm of public affairs. It will be essential reading for students and scholars of political theory, the history of political thought, and political ethics.Trade Review“One could not have hoped for a clearer or more helpful guide to the literature on political judgment than the one supplied by Peter Steinberger. Anyone interested in what it is to make judgments about our political world, and how to secure validity for those judgments, will be stimulated and edified by Steinberger’s astute treatment of this important theme.”Ronald Beiner, University of Toronto“What is good political judgment? Peter Steinberger offers an illuminating account of the diverse answers offered to this long-standing question in the Western philosophical tradition. A must read.”Linda M. G. Zerilli, University of ChicagoTable of Contents Contents Introduction What is Political Judgment? Chapter 1 Foundations: Plato and Aristotle Chapter 2 The Kantian Problematic Chapter 3 The Arendtian Theory of Judgment Chapter 4 Hermeneutics, Tacit Knowledge and Neo-Rationalism Notes Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Political Judgment: An Introduction
Book SynopsisPolitics is the process by which communities collectively decide to pursue certain courses of action. It is, as such, always a matter of judgment. Courses of action are chosen at least in part because they are somehow adjudged better than the alternatives, and this has given rise to a great deal of speculation about the ways in which we determine the relative merits of proposed laws and policies. What exactly is good judgment in politics? What are the characteristics of people who judge especially well? How is good judgment acquired and how can we recognize it in others? Peter Steinberger addresses such questions by considering a variety of important developments in the history of political thought – ancient, modern and contemporary – introducing readers to important and on-going debates about the idea of prudence or practical wisdom as it functions, or should function, in the realm of public affairs. It will be essential reading for students and scholars of political theory, the history of political thought, and political ethics.Trade Review“One could not have hoped for a clearer or more helpful guide to the literature on political judgment than the one supplied by Peter Steinberger. Anyone interested in what it is to make judgments about our political world, and how to secure validity for those judgments, will be stimulated and edified by Steinberger’s astute treatment of this important theme.” Ronald Beiner, University of Toronto“What is good political judgment? Peter Steinberger offers an illuminating account of the diverse answers offered to this long-standing question in the Western philosophical tradition. A must read.” Linda M. G. Zerilli, University of ChicagoTable of Contents Contents Introduction What is Political Judgment? Chapter 1 Foundations: Plato and Aristotle Chapter 2 The Kantian Problematic Chapter 3 The Arendtian Theory of Judgment Chapter 4 Hermeneutics, Tacit Knowledge and Neo-Rationalism Notes Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Republicanism: An Introduction
Book SynopsisRepublicanism is a centuries-old political tradition, yet its precise meaning has long been contested. The term has been used to refer to government in the public interest, to regimes administered by a collective body or an elected president, and even just to systems embodying the values of liberty and civic virtue. But what do we really mean when we talk about republicanism? In this new book, leading scholar Rachel Hammersley expertly and accessibly introduces this complex but important topic. Beginning in the ancient world, she traces the history of republican government in theory and practice across the centuries in Europe and North America, concluding with an analysis of republicanism in our contemporary politics. She argues that republicanism is a dynamic political language, with each new generation of thinkers building on the ideas of their predecessors and adapting them in response to their own circumstances, concerns, and crises. This compelling account of the origins, history, and potential future of one of the world’s most enduring political ideas will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in republicanism, from historians and political theorists to politicians and ordinary citizens.Trade Review�A wonderfully clear and wide-ranging survey of republican ideas. Essential reading for intellectual historians, political theorists, as well as anyone interested in the practical relevance of inspiring political ideas.� Cecile Laborde, University of Oxford �Remarkably wide-ranging, consistently lucid and intelligent, and grounded in a deep understanding, this is the indispensable introduction.� Jonathan Scott, The University of Auckland
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Republicanism: An Introduction
Book SynopsisRepublicanism is a centuries-old political tradition, yet its precise meaning has long been contested. The term has been used to refer to government in the public interest, to regimes administered by a collective body or an elected president, and even just to systems embodying the values of liberty and civic virtue. But what do we really mean when we talk about republicanism? In this new book, leading scholar Rachel Hammersley expertly and accessibly introduces this complex but important topic. Beginning in the ancient world, she traces the history of republican government in theory and practice across the centuries in Europe and North America, concluding with an analysis of republicanism in our contemporary politics. She argues that republicanism is a dynamic political language, with each new generation of thinkers building on the ideas of their predecessors and adapting them in response to their own circumstances, concerns, and crises. This compelling account of the origins, history, and potential future of one of the world’s most enduring political ideas will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in republicanism, from historians and political theorists to politicians and ordinary citizens.Trade Review�A wonderfully clear and wide-ranging survey of republican ideas. Essential reading for intellectual historians, political theorists, as well as anyone interested in the practical relevance of inspiring political ideas.� Cecile Laborde, University of Oxford �Remarkably wide-ranging, consistently lucid and intelligent, and grounded in a deep understanding, this is the indispensable introduction.� Jonathan Scott, The University of Auckland
£17.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd In Defense of Universal Human Rights
Book SynopsisShould African and Muslim-majority countries be obliged to protect LGBT rights, or do such rights violate their cultures? Should Western-based corporations be held liable if their security guards injure union activists in another part of the world, or should such decisions be settled under local or domestic law? In this book, renowned human rights scholar Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann vigorously defends the universality of human rights, arguing that the entire range of rights is necessary for all individuals everywhere, regardless of sex, color, ethnicity, sexuality, religion or social class. Howard-Hassmann grounds her defense of universality in her conception of human dignity, which she maintains must include personal autonomy, equality, respect, recognition, and material security. Only social democracies, she contends, can be considered fully rights-protective states. Taking issue with scholars who argue that human rights are “Western” quasi-imperialist impositions on states in the global South, and risk undermining community and social obligation, Howard-Hassmann explains how human rights support communities and can only be preserved if states and individuals observe their duties to protect them.Trade Review“Bold yet carefully reasoned, this book reflects Rhoda Howard-Hassmann’s deep commitment to human rights as a bulwark of protection and emancipation. Deeply important and timely.”Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut “In this eminently readable and engaging book, Rhoda Howard-Hassmann provides a serious consideration of the universality of human rights. It will make a very useful contribution to university classes as each chapter can be used to drill down into the particular topic it discusses, while the entire book can be read as a single argument.”Ari Kohen, University of NebraskaTable of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1. Universal Human Rights Chapter 2: Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Chapter 3: How Rights-Protective Societies Develop Chapter 4: Civil and Political Rights Chapter 5: Culture and Community Chapter 6: Economic and Social Human Rights Chapter 7: Collective Human Rights Chapter 8: Western (Ir)responsibility for Human Rights in the Global South
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd In Defense of Universal Human Rights
Book SynopsisShould African and Muslim-majority countries be obliged to protect LGBT rights, or do such rights violate their cultures? Should Western-based corporations be held liable if their security guards injure union activists in another part of the world, or should such decisions be settled under local or domestic law? In this book, renowned human rights scholar Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann vigorously defends the universality of human rights, arguing that the entire range of rights is necessary for all individuals everywhere, regardless of sex, color, ethnicity, sexuality, religion or social class. Howard-Hassmann grounds her defense of universality in her conception of human dignity, which she maintains must include personal autonomy, equality, respect, recognition, and material security. Only social democracies, she contends, can be considered fully rights-protective states. Taking issue with scholars who argue that human rights are “Western” quasi-imperialist impositions on states in the global South, and risk undermining community and social obligation, Howard-Hassmann explains how human rights support communities and can only be preserved if states and individuals observe their duties to protect them.Trade Review“Bold yet carefully reasoned, this book reflects Rhoda Howard-Hassmann’s deep commitment to human rights as a bulwark of protection and emancipation. Deeply important and timely.”Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut “In this eminently readable and engaging book, Rhoda Howard-Hassmann provides a serious consideration of the universality of human rights. It will make a very useful contribution to university classes as each chapter can be used to drill down into the particular topic it discusses, while the entire book can be read as a single argument.”Ari Kohen, University of NebraskaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Abbreviations ix Introduction 1 1 Universal Human Rights 6 2 Critical Perspectives on Human Rights 28 3 How Rights-Protective Societies Develop 49 4 Civil and Political Rights 72 5 Culture and Community 93 6 Economic and Social Human Rights 117 7 Collective Human Rights 139 8 Western (Ir)responsibility for Human Rights in the Global South 158 Notes 182 Index 199
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Social Capital
Book SynopsisSocial capital is a principal concept across the social sciences and has readily entered into mainstream discourse. In short, it is popular. However, this popularity has taken its toll. Social capital suffers from a lack of consensus because of the varied ways it is measured, defined, and deployed by different researchers. It has been put to work in ways that stretch and confuse its conceptual value, blurring the lines between networks, trust, civic engagement, and any type of collaborative action. This clear and concise volume presents the diverse theoretical approaches of scholars from Marx, Coleman, and Bourdieu to Putnam, Fukuyama, and Lin, carefully analyzing their commonalities and differences. Joonmo Son categorizes this wealth of work according to whether its focus is on the necessary preconditions for social capital, its structural basis, or its production. He distinguishes between individual and collective social capital (from shared resources of a personal network to pooled assets of a whole society), and interrogates the practical impact social capital has had in various policy areas (from health to economic development). Social Capital will be of immense value to readers across the social sciences and practitioners in relevant fields seeking to understand this mercurial concept.Trade Review"A magnificent book that precisely captures both individual and collective aspects of social capital, differentiates it from structural preconditions, and illuminates its wide contributions to scholarship. Essential for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in the theory, research, and applications of social capital."—Nan Lin, Duke University "An excellent account of the different aspects and applications of social capital. The book is comprehensive and profound, while nicely connecting theory with measurements. A must-read for researchers, teachers, and students."—Beate Völker, Utrecht University "This book seeks to bring the complicated and often fragmented literature of social capital into a coherent whole. After applying a dichotomous framework between individual and collective types of social capital to a variety of domains, it proposes a new and more sensible model of social capital. The book contains many interesting ideas and is an essential reading for social scientists."—Yaojun Li, University of Manchester "The social capital literature is expansive in need of a good integration and refocusing. Son's Social Capital is an excellent start."—Craig M. Rawlings, Social Forces "Son very helpfully wrangles a large, complicated, and unruly literature[, ...] provides a systematic and clear survey of the literature and proposes a simple analytical scaffold to organize many findings and studies."—Bruce Carruthers, Contemporary Sociology "Son has written a solid introduction to the concept of social capital and the literature surrounding it. [...] I strongly recommend Son's book—especially chapter three—to students and scholars planning to use the concept of social capital in empirical-analytical social science."—Acta SociologicaTable of ContentsPreface 1. What is Social Capital? 2. Measuring Social Capital 3. Social Capital, Civil Society, and Economic Development 4. Social Capital and Status Attainment 5. Social Capital and Health 6. Online Social Capital 7. Social Capital: Delimitation and Empowerment
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Retrotopia
Book SynopsisWe have long since lost our faith in the idea that human beings could achieve human happiness in some future ideal state—a state that Thomas More, writing five centuries ago, tied to a topos, a fixed place, a land, an island, a sovereign state under a wise and benevolent ruler. But while we have lost our faith in utopias of all hues, the human aspiration that made this vision so compelling has not died. Instead it is re-emerging today as a vision focused not on the future but on the past, not on a future-to-be-created but on an abandoned and undead past that we could call retrotopia.The emergence of retrotopia is interwoven with the deepening gulf between power and politics that is a defining feature of our contemporary liquid-modern world—the gulf between the ability to get things done and the capability of deciding what things need to be done, a capability once vested with the territorially sovereign state. This deepening gulf has rendered nation-states unable to deliver on their promises, giving rise to a widespread disenchantment with the idea that the future will improve the human condition and a mistrust in the ability of nation-states to make this happen. True to the utopian spirit, retrotopia derives its stimulus from the urge to rectify the failings of the present human condition—though now by resurrecting the failed and forgotten potentials of the past. Imagined aspects of the past, genuine or putative, serve as the main landmarks today in drawing the road-map to a better world. Having lost all faith in the idea of building an alternative society of the future, many turn instead to the grand ideas of the past, buried but not yet dead. Such is retrotopia, the contours of which are examined by Zygmunt Bauman in this sharp dissection of our contemporary romance with the past.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Age of Nostalgia 1 1 Back to Hobbes? 13 2 Back to Tribes 49 3 Back to Inequality 86 4 Back to the Womb 118 Epilogue: Looking Forward, For a Change 153 Notes 168
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Beyond Gridlock
Book SynopsisIt is now conventional wisdom to see the great policy challenges of the 21st century as inherently transnational. It is equally common to note the failures of the international institutions the world relies on to address such challenges. As the acclaimed 2013 book Gridlock argued, the world increasingly needs effective international cooperation, but multilateralism appears unable to deliver it in the face of deepening interdependence, rising multipolarity, and the growing complexity and fragmentation that characterise the global order. The Gridlock authors have now partnered with a group of leading experts to offer a trenchant reassessment of elements of the argument. Comparing anomalies and exceptions to multilateral dysfunction across a number of spheres of world politics, Beyond Gridlock explores seven pathways through and beyond gridlock. While multilateralism continues to fall short, Beyond Gridlock identifies systematic means to avoid or resist these forces and turn them into collective solutions. This book offers a vital new perspective on world politics as well as a practical guide for positive change in global policy.Trade Review‘Beyond Gridlock is a powerful, authoritative, timely, and ultimately sobering sequel to Gridlock … Required reading for all scholars and practitioners aiming to strengthen the global cooperation that is vital for the world’s survival and sustainable development.’Jeffrey D. Sachs, Columbia University ‘Hale and Held's overarching vision, and their collaborators' deep-dive into specific challenges, provide the frontier, key statements on global gridlock. Everyone needs to read Hale and Held.’Danny Quah, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS ‘Getting us beyond current gridlock will require every good idea we can muster. This book shows the way forward.’John Gerard Ruggie, Harvard University ‘Hale and Held unfold a fascinating map of multiple pathways of change that are never prescribed, sometimes mutually reinforcing, always challenging.’Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary UNFCCC 2010-2016"As Hale and Held see it, the institutions of global governance are inadequate, but small innovations and experiments in cooperation—often pursued regionally, in coalition with civil society groups, or by transnational technical elites—show promise."Foreign Affairs Table of ContentsTable of contents Preface Abbreviations Tables and Figures Author biographies 1 Introduction: Pathways beyond Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held 2 Finance: Risk and Progress Kevin Young 3 Monetary Policy: Making Fragmentation Work Camila Villard Duran 4 Trade: Gridlock and Resilience Andreas Klasen 5 Investment: Contestation and Transformation Taylor St John 6 Energy: A Fundamental Transition? Ann Florini 7 Humanitarianism: Stagnation, Fragmentation, and Possibilities Kyle McNally and James Orbinski 8 Human rights: Leveraging Compliance Tom Pegram 9 Health: New Leadership for Devastating Challenges Garrett Wallace Brown and David Held 10 Climate: From Gridlock to Catalyst Thomas Hale 11 Cyber security: Gridlock and Innovation Lucas Kello 12 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Incremental Steps Michael Clarke 13 Conclusion: Breaking the Cycle of Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Beyond Gridlock
Book SynopsisIt is now conventional wisdom to see the great policy challenges of the 21st century as inherently transnational. It is equally common to note the failures of the international institutions the world relies on to address such challenges. As the acclaimed 2013 book Gridlock argued, the world increasingly needs effective international cooperation, but multilateralism appears unable to deliver it in the face of deepening interdependence, rising multipolarity, and the growing complexity and fragmentation that characterise the global order. The Gridlock authors have now partnered with a group of leading experts to offer a trenchant reassessment of elements of the argument. Comparing anomalies and exceptions to multilateral dysfunction across a number of spheres of world politics, Beyond Gridlock explores seven pathways through and beyond gridlock. While multilateralism continues to fall short, Beyond Gridlock identifies systematic means to avoid or resist these forces and turn them into collective solutions. This book offers a vital new perspective on world politics as well as a practical guide for positive change in global policy.Trade Review‘Beyond Gridlock is a powerful, authoritative, timely, and ultimately sobering sequel to Gridlock … Required reading for all scholars and practitioners aiming to strengthen the global cooperation that is vital for the world’s survival and sustainable development.’Jeffrey D. Sachs, Columbia University ‘Hale and Held's overarching vision, and their collaborators' deep-dive into specific challenges, provide the frontier, key statements on global gridlock. Everyone needs to read Hale and Held.’Danny Quah, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS ‘Getting us beyond current gridlock will require every good idea we can muster. This book shows the way forward.’John Gerard Ruggie, Harvard University ‘Hale and Held unfold a fascinating map of multiple pathways of change that are never prescribed, sometimes mutually reinforcing, always challenging.’Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary UNFCCC 2010-2016"As Hale and Held see it, the institutions of global governance are inadequate, but small innovations and experiments in cooperation—often pursued regionally, in coalition with civil society groups, or by transnational technical elites—show promise."Foreign AffairsTable of ContentsTable of contents Preface Abbreviations Tables and Figures Author biographies 1 Introduction: Pathways beyond Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held 2 Finance: Risk and Progress Kevin Young 3 Monetary Policy: Making Fragmentation Work Camila Villard Duran 4 Trade: Gridlock and Resilience Andreas Klasen 5 Investment: Contestation and Transformation Taylor St John 6 Energy: A Fundamental Transition? Ann Florini 7 Humanitarianism: Stagnation, Fragmentation, and Possibilities Kyle McNally and James Orbinski 8 Human rights: Leveraging Compliance Tom Pegram 9 Health: New Leadership for Devastating Challenges Garrett Wallace Brown and David Held 10 Climate: From Gridlock to Catalyst Thomas Hale 11 Cyber security: Gridlock and Innovation Lucas Kello 12 Weapons of Mass Destruction: Incremental Steps Michael Clarke 13 Conclusion: Breaking the Cycle of Gridlock Thomas Hale and David Held
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Security and Public Health
Book SynopsisFor most Western governments, defending against the threat of infectious disease is now an accepted security priority. Deciding what resources and policies to put in place to protect populations from pandemics, however, involves difficult political choices. How can we get these decisions right? And what are we prepared to sacrifice to achieve better health security? In this book, Simon Rushton explores the politics of pandemics in the contemporary world. Looking back over three decades of public health, he traces national and international efforts to tackle infectious disease, focusing in-depth on three core areas in which securitization has been particularly successful: rapidly spreading pandemic diseases, HIV/AIDS and man-made pathogenic threats, such as biological weapons. Three central problems raised by common responses to disease as a security threat are then examined: the impact upon individuals and civil liberties; the tendency to treat the symptoms and not the underlying causes of disease outbreaks; and the limited range of diseases deemed worthy of global attention and action. Arguing against a tendency to treat global health security as a technical challenge, the book stresses the need for a vibrant, and even confrontational, political engagement around the implications of securitizing public health.Trade Review‘A highly original and nuanced analysis that judiciously navigates the major debates and controversies around global health security with a distinct ethos of dignity, solidarity and humanity.’Stefan Elbe, Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex, and author of Pandemics, Pills and Politics: Governing Global Health Security ‘Simon Rushton’s deep engagement with the politics of public health gets to the very core of what it means to ensure health and human security for all.’Mely Caballero-Anthony, Professor of International Relations, RSIS, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore‘Security and Public Health is a book which will amply repay your time in reading it, and its perceptions and recommendations are likely to remain of great value and relevance for the foreseeable future.’Medicine, Conflict and SurvivalTable of Contents CONTENTS Acknowledgements Introduction: Disease and security in historical perspective Chapter 1. Pandemics and global health security Chapter 2. AIDS: A positive case of securitization? Chapter 3. Science, risk, and uncertainty Chapter 4. Disease, human rights and security responses Chapter 5. Global inequalities and differential disease risks Chapter 6. Everyday insecurities, health priorities, and global agendas Conclusion: towards a pro-health politics Notes References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Security and Public Health
Book SynopsisFor most Western governments, defending against the threat of infectious disease is now an accepted security priority. Deciding what resources and policies to put in place to protect populations from pandemics, however, involves difficult political choices. How can we get these decisions right? And what are we prepared to sacrifice to achieve better health security? In this book, Simon Rushton explores the politics of pandemics in the contemporary world. Looking back over three decades of public health, he traces national and international efforts to tackle infectious disease, focusing in-depth on three core areas in which securitization has been particularly successful: rapidly spreading pandemic diseases, HIV/AIDS and man-made pathogenic threats, such as biological weapons. Three central problems raised by common responses to disease as a security threat are then examined: the impact upon individuals and civil liberties; the tendency to treat the symptoms and not the underlying causes of disease outbreaks; and the limited range of diseases deemed worthy of global attention and action. Arguing against a tendency to treat global health security as a technical challenge, the book stresses the need for a vibrant, and even confrontational, political engagement around the implications of securitizing public health.Trade Review‘A highly original and nuanced analysis that judiciously navigates the major debates and controversies around global health security with a distinct ethos of dignity, solidarity and humanity.’Stefan Elbe, Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex, and author of Pandemics, Pills and Politics: Governing Global Health Security ‘Simon Rushton’s deep engagement with the politics of public health gets to the very core of what it means to ensure health and human security for all.’ Mely Caballero-Anthony, Professor of International Relations, RSIS, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore‘Security and Public Health is a book which will amply repay your time in reading it, and its perceptions and recommendations are likely to remain of great value and relevance for the foreseeable future.’Medicine, Conflict and SurvivalTable of Contents CONTENTS Acknowledgements Introduction: Disease and security in historical perspective Chapter 1. Pandemics and global health security Chapter 2. AIDS: A positive case of securitization? Chapter 3. Science, risk, and uncertainty Chapter 4. Disease, human rights and security responses Chapter 5. Global inequalities and differential disease risks Chapter 6. Everyday insecurities, health priorities, and global agendas Conclusion: towards a pro-health politics Notes References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Leo Strauss: An Introduction
Book SynopsisLeo Strauss’s lifelong intellectual mission was to recover ‘classical rationalism’, a pursuit that has made him a controversial figure to this day. While his critics see him as responsible for a troubling anti-democratic strain in modern politics, others argue that his thought is in fact the best defence of responsible democracy. Neil Robertson’s new introduction to Strauss aims to transcend these divides and present a non-partisan account of his thought. He shows how Strauss’ intellectual formation in Weimar Germany and flight from Nazism led him to develop a critique of modernity that tended to support a conservative politics, while embracing a radical sense of what philosophy is and can be. He examines the way in which Strauss built upon the thought of Nietzsche and Heidegger in order to show how their 'nihilism' led not to a standpoint beyond western rationality, but to a recovery of its roots. This skillful reconstruction of the coherence and unity of Strauss’ thought is the essential guide for anyone wishing to fully grasp the contribution of one of the most contentious and intriguing figures in 20th century intellectual history.Trade Review“I enjoyed reading this book from beginning to end. I was impressed with the author’s mastery of the entire Straussian corpus from his books and articles to his unpublished lectures and correspondence. Robertson’s claim that we should take Strauss seriously not merely as an interpreter of texts but as a first-order political philosopher seems to me fully warranted.”Steven B. Smith, Yale University“This book stands out in the literature on Strauss. It has a connected narrative about Leo Strauss’s thought, and a sure-footed grasp of his thinking. It is not given to tendentious theories about Strauss. Perhaps above all I am struck by the good sense and balance of Robertson’s judgments and interpretations.”Michael Zuckert, University of Notre DameTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Abbreviations of Works by Strauss Introduction Chapter 1 Recovering Natural Right in the Weimar Republic Chapter 2 The Theological-Political Problem Chapter 3 Esoteric Writing and Political Philosophy Chapter 4 Recovering Classical Political Philosophy Chapter 5 The Critique of Modernity Chapter 6 Strauss, the Straussians, and America Conclusion Further Reading Works Cited
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Leo Strauss: An Introduction
Book SynopsisLeo Strauss’s lifelong intellectual mission was to recover ‘classical rationalism’, a pursuit that has made him a controversial figure to this day. While his critics see him as responsible for a troubling anti-democratic strain in modern politics, others argue that his thought is in fact the best defence of responsible democracy. Neil Robertson’s new introduction to Strauss aims to transcend these divides and present a non-partisan account of his thought. He shows how Strauss’ intellectual formation in Weimar Germany and flight from Nazism led him to develop a critique of modernity that tended to support a conservative politics, while embracing a radical sense of what philosophy is and can be. He examines the way in which Strauss built upon the thought of Nietzsche and Heidegger in order to show how their 'nihilism' led not to a standpoint beyond western rationality, but to a recovery of its roots. This skillful reconstruction of the coherence and unity of Strauss’ thought is the essential guide for anyone wishing to fully grasp the contribution of one of the most contentious and intriguing figures in 20th century intellectual history.Trade Review“I enjoyed reading this book from beginning to end. I was impressed with the author’s mastery of the entire Straussian corpus from his books and articles to his unpublished lectures and correspondence. Robertson’s claim that we should take Strauss seriously not merely as an interpreter of texts but as a first-order political philosopher seems to me fully warranted.”Steven B. Smith, Yale University“This book stands out in the literature on Strauss. It has a connected narrative about Leo Strauss’s thought, and a sure-footed grasp of his thinking. It is not given to tendentious theories about Strauss. Perhaps above all I am struck by the good sense and balance of Robertson’s judgments and interpretations.”Michael Zuckert, University of Notre DameTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbbreviations of Works by StraussIntroductionChapter 1 Recovering Natural Right in the Weimar RepublicChapter 2 The Theological-Political ProblemChapter 3 Esoteric Writing and Political PhilosophyChapter 4 Recovering Classical Political PhilosophyChapter 5 The Critique of ModernityChapter 6 Strauss, the Straussians, and America ConclusionFurther ReadingWorks Cited
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Rousseau
Book SynopsisJean-Jacques Rousseau is one of the most controversial philosophers of the eighteenth century, and his groundbreaking work still provokes heated debate in contemporary political theory. In this book, Céline Spector, one of the world’s foremost experts on Rousseau’s thought, provides an accessible introduction to his moral, social and political theory. She explores the themes and central concepts of his thought, ranging from the state of nature, the social contract and the general will to natural and political freedom, religion and education. She combines a skilful exposition of Rousseau as a ‘man of paradoxes’ with a discussion of his often-overlooked ideas on knowledge, political economy and international relations. The book traces both the overall unity and the significant changes in Rousseau’s philosophy, accounting for its complexity and for the importance of its legacy. It will be essential reading for scholars, students and general readers interested in the Enlightenment and more broadly in the history of modern political thought and philosophy.Trade Review‘Céline Spector provides a comprehensive treatment of Rousseau’s political thought, dealing with both major and less-known writings. She has mastered both anglophone and francophone scholarship and is particularly helpful in showing Rousseau’s place in debates within contemporary political theory.’Christopher Kelly, Boston College ‘Céline Spector is one of the very brightest stars in the firmament of Rousseau scholarship in France today, and it is excellent now to have her new book on his “modern critique of modernity” for English-speaking readers.’Chris Brooke, University of CambridgeTable of Contents Contents Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1 A modern critique of modernity Chapter 2 Popular sovereignty and the general will Chapter 3 Political legitimacy and applied politics Chapter 4 Morality and education Chapter 5 Metaphysics and religion Chapter 6 Economic philosophy Chapter 7 War and peace Chapter 8 After Rousseau Conclusion Notes Bibliography Further Reading Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Rousseau
Book SynopsisJean-Jacques Rousseau is one of the most controversial philosophers of the eighteenth century, and his groundbreaking work still provokes heated debate in contemporary political theory. In this book, Céline Spector, one of the world’s foremost experts on Rousseau’s thought, provides an accessible introduction to his moral, social and political theory. She explores the themes and central concepts of his thought, ranging from the state of nature, the social contract and the general will to natural and political freedom, religion and education. She combines a skilful exposition of Rousseau as a ‘man of paradoxes’ with a discussion of his often-overlooked ideas on knowledge, political economy and international relations. The book traces both the overall unity and the significant changes in Rousseau’s philosophy, accounting for its complexity and for the importance of its legacy. It will be essential reading for scholars, students and general readers interested in the Enlightenment and more broadly in the history of modern political thought and philosophy.Trade Review‘Céline Spector provides a comprehensive treatment of Rousseau’s political thought, dealing with both major and less-known writings. She has mastered both anglophone and francophone scholarship and is particularly helpful in showing Rousseau’s place in debates within contemporary political theory.’Christopher Kelly, Boston College ‘Céline Spector is one of the very brightest stars in the firmament of Rousseau scholarship in France today, and it is excellent now to have her new book on his “modern critique of modernity” for English-speaking readers.’Chris Brooke, University of CambridgeTable of Contents Contents Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1 A modern critique of modernity Chapter 2 Popular sovereignty and the general will Chapter 3 Political legitimacy and applied politics Chapter 4 Morality and education Chapter 5 Metaphysics and religion Chapter 6 Economic philosophy Chapter 7 War and peace Chapter 8 After Rousseau Conclusion Notes Bibliography Further Reading Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Authority
Book SynopsisFrom citizens paying taxes to employees following their bosses' orders and kids obeying their parents, we take it for granted that a whole range of authorities have the power to impose duties on others. However, although authority is often accepted in practice, it looks philosophically problematic if we conceive persons as free and equals. In this short and accessible book, Fabian Wendt examines the basis of authority, discussing five prominent theories that try to explain how claims to authority can be vindicated. Focusing in particular on the issue of how states can rightfully claim authority, he rigorously analyses the theories’ arguments and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. He also debates anarchism as an alternative that should be taken seriously if no theory ultimately succeeds in explaining state authority. This clear and engaging book will be essential reading for anyone grappling with the most fundamental questions of authority and obligation in political theory and political philosophy.Trade Review“Fabian Wendt has produced an elegant overview of recent discussions of both political and theoretical authority. Clear, thorough, and consistently insightful.” George Klosko, University of Virginia“Fabian Wendt’s fresh, penetrating analysis of the problems of political obligation and political authority is unsurpassed. Current approaches to this perennial topic and the future directions open to theorists are clarified with surgical precision. This book is both an accessible introduction for all and essential reading for specialists.” William A. Edmundson, Georgia State University
£42.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Authority
Book SynopsisFrom citizens paying taxes to employees following their bosses' orders and kids obeying their parents, we take it for granted that a whole range of authorities have the power to impose duties on others. However, although authority is often accepted in practice, it looks philosophically problematic if we conceive persons as free and equals. In this short and accessible book, Fabian Wendt examines the basis of authority, discussing five prominent theories that try to explain how claims to authority can be vindicated. Focusing in particular on the issue of how states can rightfully claim authority, he rigorously analyses the theories’ arguments and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. He also debates anarchism as an alternative that should be taken seriously if no theory ultimately succeeds in explaining state authority. This clear and engaging book will be essential reading for anyone grappling with the most fundamental questions of authority and obligation in political theory and political philosophy.Trade Review“Fabian Wendt has produced an elegant overview of recent discussions of both political and theoretical authority. Clear, thorough, and consistently insightful.” George Klosko, University of Virginia“Fabian Wendt’s fresh, penetrating analysis of the problems of political obligation and political authority is unsurpassed. Current approaches to this perennial topic and the future directions open to theorists are clarified with surgical precision. This book is both an accessible introduction for all and essential reading for specialists.” William A. Edmundson, Georgia State University
£14.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Patriotism
Book SynopsisFrom flag-waving to the singing of national anthems, the practices and symbols ofpatriotism are inescapable, and modern politics is increasingly full of appeals topatriotic fervour. But if no-one chooses where they were born, and our ethicalobligations transcend national boundaries, then does patriotism make any sense? Doesit encourage an uncritical attachment to the status quo, or is it a crucial way ofunderstanding and applying our freedoms and moral duties? In this engaging book, Charles Jones and Richard Vernon guide us through thesequestions with razor-sharp clarity. They examine the different ways patriotism has beendefended and explained, from a republican attachment to free and democraticinstitutions to an ethical and historical fabric that makes our entire moral life andidentity possible. They outline its relationship to a range of other key concepts, such asnationalism and cosmopolitanism, and skilfully analyse the issues surroundingpartiality to country and whether we should prioritise the welfare of our compatriotsover outsiders. This concise and lucid volume will be essential for both students and general readerswishing to understand the contemporary resonance and historical development ofpatriotism, and how it intersects with debates about global justice, cosmopolitanismand nationalism.Trade Review"Jones and Vernon’s Patriotism is simply the best available introduction to the tangled questions about citizenship and belonging that roil contemporary political theory. They write with unfailing grace and clarity, their command of the relevant scholarship is peerless, and they are scrupulously fair to rival viewpoints. They deserve a very wide readership."—Eamonn Callan, Stanford University "In this timely work Charles Jones and Richard Vernon comprehensively examine the idea of patriotism, the different forms it might take, and how it might relate to other important concepts including nationalism and cosmopolitanism. This is a rich and accessible introduction to an important idea playing a key role in current political discourse."—Gillian Brock, University of Auckland "This book is a subtle and elegant discussion of the nature of patriotism, which manages to survey a vast literature without pedantry, while lucidly and persuasively defending a particular conception of love of country."—K. Anthony Appiah, New York UniversityTable of Contents Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Community, Loyalty, and Partiality Chapter 2: Nationalism, Patriotism, and Cosmopolitanism Chapter 3: The Republican Alternative Chapter 4: Special Concern for Our Compatriots Conclusion: A Subsidiarity Defence References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Patriotism
Book SynopsisFrom flag-waving to the singing of national anthems, the practices and symbols ofpatriotism are inescapable, and modern politics is increasingly full of appeals topatriotic fervour. But if no-one chooses where they were born, and our ethicalobligations transcend national boundaries, then does patriotism make any sense? Doesit encourage an uncritical attachment to the status quo, or is it a crucial way ofunderstanding and applying our freedoms and moral duties? In this engaging book, Charles Jones and Richard Vernon guide us through thesequestions with razor-sharp clarity. They examine the different ways patriotism has beendefended and explained, from a republican attachment to free and democraticinstitutions to an ethical and historical fabric that makes our entire moral life andidentity possible. They outline its relationship to a range of other key concepts, such asnationalism and cosmopolitanism, and skilfully analyse the issues surroundingpartiality to country and whether we should prioritise the welfare of our compatriotsover outsiders. This concise and lucid volume will be essential for both students and general readerswishing to understand the contemporary resonance and historical development ofpatriotism, and how it intersects with debates about global justice, cosmopolitanismand nationalism.Trade Review"Jones and Vernon’s Patriotism is simply the best available introduction to the tangled questions about citizenship and belonging that roil contemporary political theory. They write with unfailing grace and clarity, their command of the relevant scholarship is peerless, and they are scrupulously fair to rival viewpoints. They deserve a very wide readership."—Eamonn Callan, Stanford University "In this timely work Charles Jones and Richard Vernon comprehensively examine the idea of patriotism, the different forms it might take, and how it might relate to other important concepts including nationalism and cosmopolitanism. This is a rich and accessible introduction to an important idea playing a key role in current political discourse."—Gillian Brock, University of Auckland "This book is a subtle and elegant discussion of the nature of patriotism, which manages to survey a vast literature without pedantry, while lucidly and persuasively defending a particular conception of love of country."—K. Anthony Appiah, New York UniversityTable of Contents Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Community, Loyalty, and Partiality Chapter 2: Nationalism, Patriotism, and Cosmopolitanism Chapter 3: The Republican Alternative Chapter 4: Special Concern for Our Compatriots Conclusion: A Subsidiarity Defence References
£15.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Tocqueville
Book SynopsisAlexis de Tocqueville, a French aristocrat paradoxically famous for his insights into democracy and equality, is one of history’s greatest analysts of American society and politics. His contributions to political theory and sociology are of enduring significance. This book, from one of the world’s leading experts, is a clearly written and accessible introduction to Tocqueville’s social and political theories. Schleifer guides readers through his two major works, Democracy in America (1835/40) and The Old Regime and the Revolution (1856), as well as his working papers, correspondence, and other writings. Schleifer examines Tocqueville’s essential themes and explores the various meanings of his key terms, including equality, democracy, liberty, and revolution. He combines a skillful exposition of Tocqueville’s analysis of the beneficial and harmful consequences of democracy with a crystal clear discussion of his often overlooked economic ideas and social reform proposals. Schleifer traces both the overall unity and the significant changes in Tocqueville’s ideas, demonstrating the complexity and subtlety of his thought and the importance of his legacy. It will be essential reading for all scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history of political thought, political theory, American politics, and sociology.Trade Review"This comprehensive and sensitive introduction will be hard to outclass. Schleifer shows, in clear and elegant prose, the meaning and significance of Tocqueville's writings and why his reflections on democracy continue to be so pertinent, especially in these troubled times."—Michael Drolet, Worcester College, Oxford "James Schleifer's new book sheds fresh light on the enduring relevance of Tocqueville's ideas on democracy and offers a nuanced account of the current interest in his works in non-Western contexts (Japan, China). By placing Tocqueville's writings and ideas in dialogue with those of other thinkers from Weber to Hayek to Piketty, Schleifer convincingly demonstrates why the author of Democracy in America remains an indispensable reference for our postmodern age."—Aurelian Craiutu, Indiana University, Bloomington "Meticulously and concisely written by a top expert, Schleifer's Tocqueville will prove to be rewarding reading for the general audience and a useful reference for specialists."—Kuangyu Zhao, Indiana UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Ch. 1. Alexis de Tocqueville: A Brief Biography Ch. 2. Tocqueville’s First Principles Democracy on the March Three Causes: Circumstances, Laws, and Mores The Complexity of Society Rejection of Absolutes The Right of Property Impartiality and Moderation Ch. 3. Tocqueville’s Major Themes Equality Democracy Liberty Revolution Ch. 4. Consequences of Democracy: How Does Democracy Change Society? Harmful Consequences Taste for Material Well-Being The Reign of Commerce and Commercial Attitudes Individualism Tyranny of the Majority Despotism of One Man Centralization and the New Democratic Despotism Beneficial Consequences Social Energy, Economic Activity, and Increased Well-Being Justice Citizenship Psychological Consequences: The New Democratic Man Imagined Consequences Ch. 5. Proposed Cures: What Is To Be Done? Secondary Bodies: Localities, Provinces, and Associations Individual Rights and Freedom of the Press Interest Well Understood Religion Higher Purposes Ch. 6. Tocqueville, Economic Ideas, and Social Reform Economic Ideas Social Reform The Role of Government Justice Revisited Ch. 7. Tocqueville’s Reputation and Continuing Relevance Initial Success and Enduring Interest Resonances Conclusion Suggestions for Further Reading Works Cited and Consulted Index
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Tocqueville
Book SynopsisAlexis de Tocqueville, a French aristocrat paradoxically famous for his insights into democracy and equality, is one of history’s greatest analysts of American society and politics. His contributions to political theory and sociology are of enduring significance. This book, from one of the world’s leading experts, is a clearly written and accessible introduction to Tocqueville’s social and political theories. Schleifer guides readers through his two major works, Democracy in America (1835/40) and The Old Regime and the Revolution (1856), as well as his working papers, correspondence, and other writings. Schleifer examines Tocqueville’s essential themes and explores the various meanings of his key terms, including equality, democracy, liberty, and revolution. He combines a skillful exposition of Tocqueville’s analysis of the beneficial and harmful consequences of democracy with a crystal clear discussion of his often overlooked economic ideas and social reform proposals. Schleifer traces both the overall unity and the significant changes in Tocqueville’s ideas, demonstrating the complexity and subtlety of his thought and the importance of his legacy. It will be essential reading for all scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history of political thought, political theory, American politics, and sociology.Trade Review"This comprehensive and sensitive introduction will be hard to outclass. Schleifer shows, in clear and elegant prose, the meaning and significance of Tocqueville's writings and why his reflections on democracy continue to be so pertinent, especially in these troubled times."—Michael Drolet, Worcester College, Oxford "James Schleifer's new book sheds fresh light on the enduring relevance of Tocqueville's ideas on democracy and offers a nuanced account of the current interest in his works in non-Western contexts (Japan, China). By placing Tocqueville's writings and ideas in dialogue with those of other thinkers from Weber to Hayek to Piketty, Schleifer convincingly demonstrates why the author of Democracy in America remains an indispensable reference for our postmodern age."—Aurelian Craiutu, Indiana University, Bloomington "Meticulously and concisely written by a top expert, Schleifer's Tocqueville will prove to be rewarding reading for the general audience and a useful reference for specialists."—Kuangyu Zhao, Indiana UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Ch. 1. Alexis de Tocqueville: A Brief Biography Ch. 2. Tocqueville’s First Principles Democracy on the March Three Causes: Circumstances, Laws, and Mores The Complexity of Society Rejection of Absolutes The Right of Property Impartiality and Moderation Ch. 3. Tocqueville’s Major Themes Equality Democracy Liberty Revolution Ch. 4. Consequences of Democracy: How Does Democracy Change Society? Harmful Consequences Taste for Material Well-Being The Reign of Commerce and Commercial Attitudes Individualism Tyranny of the Majority Despotism of One Man Centralization and the New Democratic Despotism Beneficial Consequences Social Energy, Economic Activity, and Increased Well-Being Justice Citizenship Psychological Consequences: The New Democratic Man Imagined Consequences Ch. 5. Proposed Cures: What Is To Be Done? Secondary Bodies: Localities, Provinces, and Associations Individual Rights and Freedom of the Press Interest Well Understood Religion Higher Purposes Ch. 6. Tocqueville, Economic Ideas, and Social Reform Economic Ideas Social Reform The Role of Government Justice Revisited Ch. 7. Tocqueville’s Reputation and Continuing Relevance Initial Success and Enduring Interest Resonances Conclusion Suggestions for Further Reading Works Cited and Consulted Index
£17.09
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Property
Book SynopsisFew political ideas are as divisive and controversial for some – and yet taken for granted by others – as the ownership of private property. For its defenders, private ownership is a fundamental right that protects individual freedom and ensures wider economic benefits for the community; for its critics, by contrast, property is institutionalised theft, responsible for lamentable levels of inequality and poverty. In this book, Robert Lamb explores philosophical arguments deployed to conceptualise, justify, and criticise private property ownership. He introduces the radical case against property advanced by anarchist and socialist writers, before analysing some of the most important and influential arguments in its favour. Lamb explains and assesses the various defences of property rights advanced by Locke, Hume, Hegel, J. S. Mill, and Nozick. He then shows how theorists such as John Rawls and his followers encourage us to rethink the very nature of ownership in a democratic society. This engaging synthesis of historical and contemporary theories of property will be essential reading for students and scholars of political philosophy.Trade Review�In addressing the most influential theories of property to have emerged over the last four centuries, Robert Lamb captures a complex body of arguments into a concise, accessible, and yet sophisticated book. The result is an impressive and valuable achievement.� Daniel Halliday, The University of Melbourne �In his magisterial tour through the history of philosophical theories of property, Robert Lamb presents a perspicuous map of the territory, and a lucid account of how we can think more clearly about property rights and their implications. This book will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers in political philosophy and political theory, as well as being of interest and value to citizens thinking about politics.� Martin O'Neill, University of York
£42.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Property
Book SynopsisFew political ideas are as divisive and controversial for some – and yet taken for granted by others – as the ownership of private property. For its defenders, private ownership is a fundamental right that protects individual freedom and ensures wider economic benefits for the community; for its critics, by contrast, property is institutionalised theft, responsible for lamentable levels of inequality and poverty. In this book, Robert Lamb explores philosophical arguments deployed to conceptualise, justify, and criticise private property ownership. He introduces the radical case against property advanced by anarchist and socialist writers, before analysing some of the most important and influential arguments in its favour. Lamb explains and assesses the various defences of property rights advanced by Locke, Hume, Hegel, J. S. Mill, and Nozick. He then shows how theorists such as John Rawls and his followers encourage us to rethink the very nature of ownership in a democratic society. This engaging synthesis of historical and contemporary theories of property will be essential reading for students and scholars of political philosophy.Trade Review�In addressing the most influential theories of property to have emerged over the last four centuries, Robert Lamb captures a complex body of arguments into a concise, accessible, and yet sophisticated book. The result is an impressive and valuable achievement.� Daniel Halliday, The University of Melbourne �In his magisterial tour through the history of philosophical theories of property, Robert Lamb presents a perspicuous map of the territory, and a lucid account of how we can think more clearly about property rights and their implications. This book will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers in political philosophy and political theory, as well as being of interest and value to citizens thinking about politics.� Martin O'Neill, University of York
£14.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Libertarianism
Book SynopsisThe essence of libertarianism is the view that coercive political institutions, such as the state, are justified only insofar as they function to protect each person’s liberty to pursue their own goals and well-being in their own way. Libertarians accordingly argue that any attempt to enforce top-down concepts of social justice or economic equality are fundamentally misconceived. In this book, leading expert Eric Mack provides a rigorous and clear account of the philosophical principles of libertarianism. He offers accounts of three distinctive schools of libertarian thought, which he labels the natural rights approach, the cooperation to mutual advantage approach, and the indirect consequentialist approach. After examining the historical roots of these approaches in the thought of figures such as John Locke and David Hume, he provides illuminating accounts of the foundational arguments and the theories of economic justice offered by Robert Nozick and F.A. Hayek. He then examines a range of other debates, such as those surrounding the nature of the minimal state and those between critics and defenders of libertarianism. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in political philosophy, political ideologies and the nature of liberty and state authority, from students and scholars to general readers.Trade Review"This book is, unquestionably, the best available account of the literature on the philosophical foundations of modern libertarianism. Mack, himself a major contributor to that literature, carefully tracks its historical origins and offers an impressively acute analysis of the works of libertarianism’s leading contemporary exponents."—Hillel Steiner, University of Manchester "Eric Mack is at once one of the gentlest but also one of the most probing critics our profession has ever seen. His reconstructions are works of art, even when he ultimately disagrees. Mack has been as good as it gets for a very long time, and this is his greatest work." —David Schmidtz, University of ArizonaTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Philosophical Antecedents Chapter 3. Libertarian Foundations Chapter 4. Economic Justice and Property Rights Chapter 5. Objections: Internal and External Bibliography
£42.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Libertarianism
Book SynopsisThe essence of libertarianism is the view that coercive political institutions, such as the state, are justified only insofar as they function to protect each person’s liberty to pursue their own goals and well-being in their own way. Libertarians accordingly argue that any attempt to enforce top-down concepts of social justice or economic equality are fundamentally misconceived. In this book, leading expert Eric Mack provides a rigorous and clear account of the philosophical principles of libertarianism. He offers accounts of three distinctive schools of libertarian thought, which he labels the natural rights approach, the cooperation to mutual advantage approach, and the indirect consequentialist approach. After examining the historical roots of these approaches in the thought of figures such as John Locke and David Hume, he provides illuminating accounts of the foundational arguments and the theories of economic justice offered by Robert Nozick and F.A. Hayek. He then examines a range of other debates, such as those surrounding the nature of the minimal state and those between critics and defenders of libertarianism. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in political philosophy, political ideologies and the nature of liberty and state authority, from students and scholars to general readers.Trade Review"This book is, unquestionably, the best available account of the literature on the philosophical foundations of modern libertarianism. Mack, himself a major contributor to that literature, carefully tracks its historical origins and offers an impressively acute analysis of the works of libertarianism’s leading contemporary exponents."—Hillel Steiner, University of Manchester "Eric Mack is at once one of the gentlest but also one of the most probing critics our profession has ever seen. His reconstructions are works of art, even when he ultimately disagrees. Mack has been as good as it gets for a very long time, and this is his greatest work." —David Schmidtz, University of Arizona
£14.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Amartya Sen
Book SynopsisAmartya Sen is one of the world’s best-known voices for the poor, the destitute and the downtrodden and an inspiration for policy makers and activists across the globe. He has also contributed almost without peer to the study of economics, philosophy and politics, transforming social choice theory, development economics, ethics, political philosophy and Indian political economy, to list but a few. This book offers a much-needed introduction to Amartya Sen’s extraordinary variety of ideas. Lawrence Hamilton provides an excellent, accessible guide to the full range of Sen’s writings, contextualizing his ideas and summarizing the associated debates. In elegant prose, Hamilton reconstructs Sen’s critiques of the major philosophies of his time, assesses his now famous concern for capabilities as an alternative for thinking about poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, development, democracy and justice, and unearths some overlooked gems. Throughout, these major theoretical and philosophical achievements are subjected to rigorous scrutiny. Amartya Sen is a major work on one of the most influential economists and philosophers of the last couple of centuries. It will be invaluable to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences and an excellent guide for policy makers, legislators and global activists.Trade Review‘Amartya Sen’s monumental work has created new foundations for research, policy and action in a wide range of fields. This concise, lucid and lively book will be of immense value to anyone interested in Sen’s essential ideas.’Jean Drèze, Delhi School of Economics ‘This is a real tour de force examination of key ideas championed by Amartya Sen. Well written and insightful, it’s a perfect introduction to one of the world’s greatest minds.’Thom Brooks, Professor of Law and Government and Dean of Durham Law School, Durham UniversityTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Preface Key Texts Introduction Chapter 1: Choice Chapter 2: Capability Chapter 3: Freedom Chapter 4: Justice Chapter 5: Democracy Conclusion Further Reading Bibliography Index
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Amartya Sen
Book SynopsisAmartya Sen is one of the world’s best-known voices for the poor, the destitute and the downtrodden and an inspiration for policy makers and activists across the globe. He has also contributed almost without peer to the study of economics, philosophy and politics, transforming social choice theory, development economics, ethics, political philosophy and Indian political economy, to list but a few. This book offers a much-needed introduction to Amartya Sen’s extraordinary variety of ideas. Lawrence Hamilton provides an excellent, accessible guide to the full range of Sen’s writings, contextualizing his ideas and summarizing the associated debates. In elegant prose, Hamilton reconstructs Sen’s critiques of the major philosophies of his time, assesses his now famous concern for capabilities as an alternative for thinking about poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, development, democracy and justice, and unearths some overlooked gems. Throughout, these major theoretical and philosophical achievements are subjected to rigorous scrutiny. Amartya Sen is a major work on one of the most influential economists and philosophers of the last couple of centuries. It will be invaluable to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences and an excellent guide for policy makers, legislators and global activists.Trade Review‘Amartya Sen’s monumental work has created new foundations for research, policy and action in a wide range of fields. This concise, lucid and lively book will be of immense value to anyone interested in Sen’s essential ideas.’Jean Drèze, Delhi School of Economics ‘This is a real tour de force examination of key ideas championed by Amartya Sen. Well written and insightful, it’s a perfect introduction to one of the world’s greatest minds.’Thom Brooks, Professor of Law and Government and Dean of Durham Law School, Durham UniversityTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Preface Key Texts Introduction Chapter 1: Choice Chapter 2: Capability Chapter 3: Freedom Chapter 4: Justice Chapter 5: Democracy Conclusion Further Reading Bibliography Index
£17.09
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Critique of Rights
Book SynopsisModern political revolutions since the 18th century have swept away traditional systems of domination by declaring that ‘all men are created equal’. This declaration of equal rights is a fundamental political act – it is the political act in which the political community creates itself in relation to traditional systems of domination. But because it was generally assumed that the subject of these rights is the individual human being, the political community was subordinated to the individual. Marx discerned, rightly, that this was the paradox at the heart of the declaration of the rights of man. But while Marx was right to highlight this paradox, his proposed solution does not provide us with a sound basis for overcoming it. In this major new work, Christoph Menke adopts a different approach: he argues that we can address and overcome this paradox only by embarking on a fundamental inquiry into the nature of rights. Rights are a specific configuration of normativity: to have a right is to have a justified and binding claim. But with the equal rights declared by modern revolutions, rights assumed a particular form: the normative claim to equality was combined with an assumption about the factual conditions of social life. In this conception, society is the realm of private individuals pursuing their interests, and private interests are therefore seen as the natural basis for politics – what Menke calls ‘the naturalization of the social’. By laying bare this conception which lies at the basis of political literalism and modern law, Menke is able to criticize and move beyond it, opening up a new way of understanding rights that no longer involves the disempowering of the political community. This radical critique of rights and of modern law is a major contribution to critical theory and legal theory and it will be of great interest to students and scholars in social and political theory, philosophy and law.Trade Review“With Menke's brilliant book, the entire problem of bourgeois rights appears in a new light. Menke concentrates on their form to reveal the depoliticized and depowering social ontology that this form encodes. More extraordinary still, Menke identifies an alternate form that would escape this predicament and resecure rights as emancipatory.”Wendy Brown, University of California, Berkeley “An original and fresh critical analysis of the origins, distinctive character, and paradoxes of the modern theories of right and law. Menke combines historical nuance with systematic rigor in his critique of rights – especially as it pertains to political equality. A must read for anyone interested in probing the meaning and limitations of modern conceptions of right, law, and political community.”Richard J. Bernstein, Vera List Professor of Philosophy, New School for Social Research
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Xenofeminism
Book SynopsisIn an era of accelerating technology and increasing complexity, how should we reimagine the emancipatory potential of feminism? How should gender politics be reconfigured in a world being transformed by automation, globalization and the digital revolution? These questions are addressed in this bold new book by Helen Hester, a founding member of the 'Laboria Cuboniks' collective that developed the acclaimed manifesto 'Xenofeminism: A Politics for Alienation'. Hester develops a three-part definition of xenofeminism grounded in the ideas of technomaterialism, anti-naturalism, and gender abolitionism. She elaborates these ideas in relation to assistive reproductive technologies and interrogates the relationship between reproduction and futurity, while steering clear of a problematic anti-natalism. Finally, she examines what xenofeminist technologies might look like in practice, using the history of one specific device to argue for a future-oriented gender politics that can facilitate alternative models of reproduction. Challenging and iconoclastic, this visionary book is the essential guide to one of the most exciting intellectual trends in contemporary feminism.Trade Review"This is without doubt one of the most exciting texts I have read for quite some time. Lucid, well-grounded and brilliantly original, this short book is a breath of fresh air."Claire Colebrook, Pennsylvania State University�Helen Hester has her eyes set firmly on the future... its impact will be far reaching.�DIVA Magazine�Pithy and engaging... I heartily recommend this well-argued, provocative, and timely text.�Philosophy NowTable of Contents Contents Introduction 1. What is Xenofeminism? 2. Xenofeminist Futurities 3. Xenofeminist Technologies Conclusion: Xeno-Reproduction Endnotes Works Cited
£38.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd A Philosophy for Europe: From the Outside
Book SynopsisAmid a devastating economic crisis, two tragic events coming from the outside – the wave of immigration and Islamic terrorism – have radically changed the profile and significance of the space we call Europe. Given a paradigm leap of this sort, philosophical reflection is in a position to exert its creative power more than other types of knowledge. But this can only happen if it is able to go beyond its own lexical boundaries, by turning its gaze outside itself. Here the leading Italian philosopher Roberto Esposito looks at how various strands of German, French, and Italian thought have achieved this outward turn and successfully captured international attention by breaking with the language of early nineteenth-century crisis philosophies. When analyzed from this novel perspective, the great texts of Adorno, Derrida, Foucault, and Deleuze, as well as works by the latest Italian thinkers, are cast in a new light. From the relationship and tension between them, reconstructed here with extraordinary theoretical sensitivity, a form of thought can arise that is equal to the challenges faced by Europe today. This erudite and wide-ranging analysis of European thought in the light of the crises facing the continent today will appeal to students and scholars of philosophy, critical theory, and beyond.Trade Review“Esposito’s A Philosophy for Europe is a clarion call for the coming into political existence of a European people based neither on a metaphysics of identity nor on one of difference, but rather on one that emerges out of a real political dialectic built on what he calls, with Machiavelli and Vico, civilian power. Across some of his most thoughtful and unsettling readings of German philosophy, French theory, and Italian thought, Esposito urges the reader to find a point of union among interests and values able to give birth to a new European political space. This is Esposito’s most provocative work yet.” Timothy Campbell, Cornell UniversityTable of Contents Introduction I. The Crisis Dispositif 1. The Metaphysics of Crisis 2. From the Night 3. Sea and Land Articulation I II. German Philosophy 1. From the Other Shore 2. The Resurgence of the Archaic 3. Outside in the Concept Articulation II III. French Theory 1. Difference and History 2. The Undecidable 3. The Thought of the Outside Articulation III IV. Italian Thought 1. Power and the Immediate 2. An Affirmative Thought 3. Beyond Political Theology Articulation IV V. A Philosophy for Europe 1. A Europe with No People 2. On the Borders of Europe 3. The Two Peoples of Europe Index Notes
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd A Philosophy for Europe: From the Outside
Book SynopsisAmid a devastating economic crisis, two tragic events coming from the outside – the wave of immigration and Islamic terrorism – have radically changed the profile and significance of the space we call Europe. Given a paradigm leap of this sort, philosophical reflection is in a position to exert its creative power more than other types of knowledge. But this can only happen if it is able to go beyond its own lexical boundaries, by turning its gaze outside itself. Here the leading Italian philosopher Roberto Esposito looks at how various strands of German, French, and Italian thought have achieved this outward turn and successfully captured international attention by breaking with the language of early nineteenth-century crisis philosophies. When analyzed from this novel perspective, the great texts of Adorno, Derrida, Foucault, and Deleuze, as well as works by the latest Italian thinkers, are cast in a new light. From the relationship and tension between them, reconstructed here with extraordinary theoretical sensitivity, a form of thought can arise that is equal to the challenges faced by Europe today. This erudite and wide-ranging analysis of European thought in the light of the crises facing the continent today will appeal to students and scholars of philosophy, critical theory, and beyond.Trade Review“Esposito’s A Philosophy for Europe is a clarion call for the coming into political existence of a European people based neither on a metaphysics of identity nor on one of difference, but rather on one that emerges out of a real political dialectic built on what he calls, with Machiavelli and Vico, civilian power. Across some of his most thoughtful and unsettling readings of German philosophy, French theory, and Italian thought, Esposito urges the reader to find a point of union among interests and values able to give birth to a new European political space. This is Esposito’s most provocative work yet.” Timothy Campbell, Cornell UniversityTable of Contents Introduction I. The Crisis Dispositif 1. The Metaphysics of Crisis 2. From the Night 3. Sea and Land Articulation I II. German Philosophy 1. From the Other Shore 2. The Resurgence of the Archaic 3. Outside in the Concept Articulation II III. French Theory 1. Difference and History 2. The Undecidable 3. The Thought of the Outside Articulation III IV. Italian Thought 1. Power and the Immediate 2. An Affirmative Thought 3. Beyond Political Theology Articulation IV V. A Philosophy for Europe 1. A Europe with No People 2. On the Borders of Europe 3. The Two Peoples of Europe Index Notes
£17.09
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Why Should We Obey the Law?
Book SynopsisWhether we should obey the law is a question that affects everyone’s day-to-day life, from traffic laws to taxes. Most people obey out of habit, but the question remains: why are we morally required to do so? If we fail to obey, the state may enforce compliance, but is it right for it to do this, and if so, why? In this book, George Klosko, a renowned authority on political obligation, skillfully probes these questions. He considers various prominent theories of obligation and shows why they are unconvincing, contending that only an approach that interweaves multiple principles, rooted in "fair play," is fully persuasive. Klosko develops the fullest statement of his own well-known theory of political obligation while providing a clear overview of the subject. The result is both an essential introductory text for students of political theory and philosophy and a cutting-edge, original contribution to the debate.Trade Review“George Klosko brings us quickly up to speed on this perennial question, and compellingly vindicates the commonsense view that, yes, we do have a duty to obey the law.”William A. Edmundson, Georgia State University College of Law “This remarkably compact book is laudable both as an insightful survey of the debates surrounding political obligation and as a refinement of Klosko's important multiple-principle (but fairness-based) argument for the obligation to obey the law.”Richard Dagger, University of RichmondTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Consent Theory Chapter 3: The Principle of Fair Play Chapter 4: Multiple Principle Theory Chapter 5: Limits of Political Obligation References
£33.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd We, the Sovereign
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean for the people to actually rule? Formal democracy is an empty and cynical shell, while the nationalist Right claims to advance its anti-democratic project in the name of ‘the People’. How can the Left respond in a way that is true to both its radical egalitarianism and its desire to transform the real world? In this book, Gianpaolo Baiocchi argues that the only answer is a radical utopia of popular self-rule. This means that the ‘people’ who rule must be understood as a demos that is totally open, inclusive and egalitarian, constantly expanding its boundaries. But it also means that sovereignty must be absolute, possessing total power over all relevant decisions that impact the conditions of life. Only, he argues, by a process of explosive and creative tension between this radical view of the ‘we’ and an absolute idea of the ‘sovereign’ can we transform our approach to political parties and state institutions and make them instruments of total emancipation. Illustrated by the real-life experiences of movements throughout the world, from Latin America to Southern Europe, Baiocchi’s provocative vision will be essential reading for all activists who want to understand the true meaning of radical democracy in the 21st century.Trade Review“Dark days, but Gianpaolo Baiocchi has given us a bright light. We, the Sovereign, is much more than an astute analysis of the global conjuncture. It’s a rallying cry, a refusal to just let the recent upsurge of popular democratic mobilization, in Latin America and elsewhere, fade into the past. There’s much, as Baiocchi incisively shows, to build on as we move forward building a more inclusive, humane world.”Greg Grandin, New York University“Is the Left really in crisis? This book gives this question a rightly nuanced answer. Based on a solid knowledge of the successes and failures of Latin American emancipatory attempts, Gianpaolo Baiocchi points at the need for a radically democratic people sovreignty, connecting the energies of social movements with institutions.”Donatella della Porta, Scuola normale superiore, FlorenceTable of Contents Table of Contents Foreword Chapter One: Movements and Questions of Our Time Chapter Two: We The Sovereign Chapter Three: Social-Movement Parties Chapter Four: Another State is Possible Conclusion: The 21st Century Popular Sovereignty For Further Reading
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd We, the Sovereign
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean for the people to actually rule? Formal democracy is an empty and cynical shell, while the nationalist Right claims to advance its anti-democratic project in the name of ‘the People’. How can the Left respond in a way that is true to both its radical egalitarianism and its desire to transform the real world? In this book, Gianpaolo Baiocchi argues that the only answer is a radical utopia of popular self-rule. This means that the ‘people’ who rule must be understood as a demos that is totally open, inclusive and egalitarian, constantly expanding its boundaries. But it also means that sovereignty must be absolute, possessing total power over all relevant decisions that impact the conditions of life. Only, he argues, by a process of explosive and creative tension between this radical view of the ‘we’ and an absolute idea of the ‘sovereign’ can we transform our approach to political parties and state institutions and make them instruments of total emancipation. Illustrated by the real-life experiences of movements throughout the world, from Latin America to Southern Europe, Baiocchi’s provocative vision will be essential reading for all activists who want to understand the true meaning of radical democracy in the 21st century.Trade Review“Dark days, but Gianpaolo Baiocchi has given us a bright light. We, the Sovereign , is much more than an astute analysis of the global conjuncture. It’s a rallying cry, a refusal to just let the recent upsurge of popular democratic mobilization, in Latin America and elsewhere, fade into the past. There’s much, as Baiocchi incisively shows, to build on as we move forward building a more inclusive, humane world.”Greg Grandin, New York University“Is the Left really in crisis? This book gives this question a rightly nuanced answer. Based on a solid knowledge of the successes and failures of Latin American emancipatory attempts, Gianpaolo Baiocchi points at the need for a radically democratic people sovreignty, connecting the energies of social movements with institutions.”Donatella della Porta, Scuola normale superiore, Florence
£11.77
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Hegemony
Book SynopsisPower rarely works by force alone: it also rules by winning hearts and minds. States, classes, and social groups all seek political dominance by exerting political, ideological, or cultural leadership over others. This idea – hegemony – is a subtle, complex one, which is too often applied crudely. In this succinct introduction, political theorist James Martin skilfully examines these nuances and shines a new light on hegemony. He introduces its component ideas and critically surveys the most influential thinking about hegemony, from Gramsci’s theory of hegemony as a revolutionary strategy and Marxist theories of the state, politics, and culture to the Post-Marxist project of radical democracy. He then considers the concept’s critical role in analysing international politics and global political economy, and evaluates the criticism that hegemony is too state-centric to truly capture the dynamics of contemporary struggles for emancipation. This lucid and accessible guide to hegemony will be essential reading for all students of radical politics and social and political theory.Trade Review"In this well-written, theoretically sophisticated, and historically contextualized introduction to the concept of hegemony, James Martin introduces the background to the concept, and reflects on its significance in Gramsci and its subsequent appropriations in politics and international relations. It is an excellent account of the breadth and depth of the concept, its critical application, strengths, and weaknesses."—Bob Jessop, University of Lancaster "Through a series of chapters that explore the past, present, and future of the concept, Martin brightly illuminates hegemony and subtly shows why it may be the sine qua non of political theorizing."—Samuel A. Chambers, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 1 What is Hegemony? 2 Gramsci: Hegemony and Revolution 3 Marxism: Hegemony and the State 4 Post-Marxism: Hegemony and Radical Democracy 5 Beyond the State: Hegemony in the World 6 The End of Hegemony? References Index
£42.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Bentham
Book SynopsisJeremy Bentham – philosopher, theorist of law and of the art of government – was among the most influential figures of the early nineteenth century, and the approach he pioneered – utilitarianism – remains central to the modern world. In this new introduction to his ideas, Michael Quinn shows how Bentham sought to be an engineer or architect of choices and to illuminate the methods of influencing human conduct to good ends, by focusing on how people react to the various physical, legal, institutional, normative and cultural factors that confront them as decision-makers. Quinn examines how Bentham adopted utility as the critical standard for the development and evaluation of government and public policy, and explains how he sought to apply this principle to a range of areas, from penal law to democratic reform, before concluding with an assessment of his contemporary relevance. He argues that Bentham simultaneously sought both to facilitate the implementation of governmental will and to expose misrule by rendering all exercises of public power transparent to the public on whose behalf it was exercised. This book will be essential reading for any student or scholar of Bentham, as well as those interested in the history of political thought, philosophy, politics, ethics and utilitarianism.Trade Review‘Jeremy Bentham was a tireless schemer and policy-designer, a control freak and life-long exposer of corruption and misrule. Michael Quinn’s masterful volume explains how Bentham’s liberating and oppressive ideas all flow from the same principles.’Peter Niesen, University of Hamburg‘This book is an excellent one-stop source for all things Bentham. Quinn’s command of the philosopher’s vast corpus is extraordinary. Through a series of lucid and engaging chapters he contributes a new reading of Bentham as a pragmatic and supremely relevant theorist of governmental reason.’Stephen Engelmann, University of Illinois at ChicagoTable of ContentsAcknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction Chapter1: Life and Logic: what matters, and why? Chapter 2: The principle of utility: raising the fabric of felicity by the hands of reason and law Chapter 3: Direct Legislation: Bentham and Penal Law Chapter 4: Indirect Legislation Chapter 5: Civil Law and Political Economy Chapter 6: Principals, Agents and Institutional Design (I): Panoptic Architecture and Management Chapter 7: Principals, Agents and Institutional Design (II): The Prevention of Misrule Chapter 8: International Law, the world next door Chapter 9: Jeremy Bentham: why bother? Notes
£49.50
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Do States Have the Right to Exclude Immigrants?
Book SynopsisStates claim the right to choose who can come to their country. They put up barriers and expose migrants to deadly journeys. Those who survive are labelled ‘illegal’ and find themselves vulnerable and unrepresented. The international state system advantages the lucky few born in rich countries and locks others into poor and often repressive ones. In this book, Christopher Bertram skilfully weaves a lucid exposition of the debates in political philosophy with original insights to argue that migration controls must be justifiable to everyone, including would-be and actual immigrants. Until justice prevails, states have no credible right to exclude and no-one is obliged to obey their immigration rules. Bertram’s analysis powerfully cuts through the fog of political rhetoric that obscures this controversial topic. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in the politics and ethics of migration.Trade Review‘Bertram’s excellent book provides a lucid overview of contemporary philosophical debates about immigration. Its brevity, accessible style, real-world examples, and distinctive perspective will appeal to scholars and students alike. A “must read”.’Joseph H. Carens, University of Toronto‘This is a distinctive and immensely accessible contribution to the philosophical debate about immigration. Bertram demonstrates the moral and political costs of the current global migration regime and articulates an attractive ideal of justice in migration.’David Owen, University of Southampton "A bolder, more intellectually rigorous approach can be found in Christopher Bertram’s Do States Have the Right to Exclude Immigrants?, which challenges unilateral state discretion over immigration policy and advocates for a global migration regime."New Statesman"Christopher Bertram's Do States Have the Right to Exclude Immigrants? is a sharp and insightful short book . . . a reasoned and informed contribution to the heated and divisive debates on immigration policies . . ."Migration Studies Table of Contents Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Migration Today and in History Chapter 2: Justifying a Migration Regime from an Impartial Perspective Chapter 3: Obligations of Individuals and States in an Unjust World Concluding Thoughts References Notes
£33.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Do States Have the Right to Exclude Immigrants?
Book SynopsisStates claim the right to choose who can come to their country. They put up barriers and expose migrants to deadly journeys. Those who survive are labelled ‘illegal’ and find themselves vulnerable and unrepresented. The international state system advantages the lucky few born in rich countries and locks others into poor and often repressive ones. In this book, Christopher Bertram skilfully weaves a lucid exposition of the debates in political philosophy with original insights to argue that migration controls must be justifiable to everyone, including would-be and actual immigrants. Until justice prevails, states have no credible right to exclude and no-one is obliged to obey their immigration rules. Bertram’s analysis powerfully cuts through the fog of political rhetoric that obscures this controversial topic. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in the politics and ethics of migration.Trade Review"Bertram’s excellent book provides a lucid overview of contemporary philosophical debates about immigration. Its brevity, accessible style, real-world examples, and distinctive perspective will appeal to scholars and students alike. A 'must read'."—Joseph H. Carens, University of Toronto "This is a distinctive and immensely accessible contribution to the philosophical debate about immigration. Bertram demonstrates the moral and political costs of the current global migration regime and articulates an attractive ideal of justice in migration."—David Owen, University of Southampton "A bolder, more intellectually rigorous approach can be found in Christopher Bertram’s Do States Have the Right to Exclude Immigrants?, which challenges unilateral state discretion over immigration policy and advocates for a global migration regime."New Statesman "Christopher Bertram's Do States Have the Right to Exclude Immigrants? is a sharp and insightful short book . . . a reasoned and informed contribution to the heated and divisive debates on immigration policies . . ."Migration Studies Table of Contents Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Migration Today and in History Chapter 2: Justifying a Migration Regime from an Impartial Perspective Chapter 3: Obligations of Individuals and States in an Unjust World Concluding Thoughts References Notes
£14.41
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?
Book SynopsisNearly a third of the world’s population suffers from hunger or malnutrition. Feeding them – and the projected population of 10 billion people by 2050 – has become a high-profile challenge for states, philanthropists, and even the Fortune 500. This has unleashed a steady march of initiatives to double food production within a generation. But will doing so tax the resources of our planet beyond its capacity? In this sobering essay, scholar-practitioner Eric Holt-Giménez argues that the ecological impact of doubling food production would be socially and environmentally catastrophic and would not feed the poor. We have the technology, resources, and expertise to feed everyone. What is needed is a thorough transformation of the global food regime – one that increases equity while producing food and reversing agriculture’s environmental impacts.Trade Review“An important and accessible guide for critical thinking to tackle the root causes of hunger. Read it to inoculate yourself against the food industry’s fake news, and learn about the insurgent hope that food sovereignty offers.”Raj Patel, author of Stuffed & Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System “Short and not at all sweet where destructive capital-intensive agriculture is concerned, this book delivers fact-based diagnoses and solutions to benefit people and planet. Armed with this information, the battle for good, nutritious food, a healthy planet, and an end to hunger and malnutrition everywhere is one everyone can join.”Susan George, president of the board of the Transnational InstituteTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vi 1 The Politics, Power, and Potential of Food 1 2 Hunger in a World of Plenty 10 3 Food, Environment, and Systems Change 40 4 Who Can Feed the World Without Destroying It? 88 Further Reading 119 Notes 124
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?
Book SynopsisNearly a third of the world’s population suffers from hunger or malnutrition. Feeding them – and the projected population of 10 billion people by 2050 – has become a high-profile challenge for states, philanthropists, and even the Fortune 500. This has unleashed a steady march of initiatives to double food production within a generation. But will doing so tax the resources of our planet beyond its capacity? In this sobering essay, scholar-practitioner Eric Holt-Giménez argues that the ecological impact of doubling food production would be socially and environmentally catastrophic and would not feed the poor. We have the technology, resources, and expertise to feed everyone. What is needed is a thorough transformation of the global food regime – one that increases equity while producing food and reversing agriculture’s environmental impacts.Trade Review“An important and accessible guide for critical thinking to tackle the root causes of hunger. Read it to inoculate yourself against the food industry’s fake news, and learn about the insurgent hope that food sovereignty offers.”Raj Patel, author of Stuffed & Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System “Short and not at all sweet where destructive capital-intensive agriculture is concerned, this book delivers fact-based diagnoses and solutions to benefit people and planet. Armed with this information, the battle for good, nutritious food, a healthy planet, and an end to hunger and malnutrition everywhere is one everyone can join.”Susan George, president of the board of the Transnational InstituteTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vi 1 The Politics, Power, and Potential of Food 1 2 Hunger in a World of Plenty 10 3 Food, Environment, and Systems Change 40 4 Who Can Feed the World Without Destroying It? 88 Further Reading 119 Notes 124
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Great Regression
Book SynopsisWe are living through a period of dramatic political change – Brexit, the election of Trump, the rise of extreme right movements in Europe and elsewhere, the resurgence of nationalism and xenophobia and a concerted assault on the liberal values and ideals associated with cosmopolitanism and globalization. Suddenly we find ourselves in a world that few would have imagined possible just a few years ago, a world that seems to many to be a move backwards. How can we make sense of these dramatic developments and how should we respond to them? Are we witnessing a worldwide rejection of liberal democracy and its replacement by some kind of populist authoritarianism? This timely volume brings together some of the world's greatest minds to analyse and seek to understand the forces behind this 'great regression'. Writers from across disciplines and countries, including Paul Mason, Pankaj Mishra, Slavoj Zizek, Zygmunt Bauman, Arjun Appadurai, Wolfgang Streeck and Eva Illouz, grapple with our current predicament, framing it in a broader historical context, discussing possible future trajectories and considering ways that we might combat this reactionary turn. The Great Regression is a key intervention that will be of great value to all those concerned about recent developments and wondering how best to respond to this unprecedented challenge to the very core of liberal democracy and internationalism across the world today. For more information, see: www.thegreatregression.euTrade Review"With 15 fresh, riveting essays by notable political analysts and international studies scholars from nearly as many different countries, The Great Regression, Heinrich Geiselberger's new volume addressing the many perilous aspects of global interdependence, is a must-read for anyone curious to know more about the deeper structures at play in contemporary international politics."HyperallergicTable of ContentsList of Contributors Preface Heinrich Geiselberger 1. Democracy Fatigue Arjun Appadurai 2. Symptoms in Search of an Object and a Name Zygmunt Bauman 3. Progressive and Regressive Politics in Late Neoliberalism Donatella della Porta 4. Progressive Neoliberalism versus Reactionary Populism: A Hobson�s Choice Nancy Fraser 5. Populism or the Crisis of Liberal Elites: The Case of Israel Eva Illouz 6. Majoritarian Futures Ivan Krastev 7. Europe as refuge Bruno Latour 8. Overcoming the Fear of Freedom Paul Mason 9. Politics in the Age of Resentment. The Dark Legacy of the Enlightenment Pankaj Mishra 10. The Courage to be Audacious Robert Misik 11. Decivilisation. On regressive tendencies in Western democracies Oliver Nachtwey 12. From Global Regression to Post-Capitalist Counter-Movements César Rendueles 13. The Return of the Repressed as the Beginning of the End of Neoliberal Capitalism Wolfgang Streeck 14. Dear President Juncker David Van Reybrouck 15. The Populist Temptation Slavoj Zizek
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Can Governments Earn Our Trust?
Book SynopsisSome analysts have called distrust the biggest governmental crisis of our time. It is unquestionably a huge problem, undermining confidence in our elected institutions, shrinking social capital, slowing innovation, and raising existential questions for democratic government itself. What’s behind the rising distrust in democracies around the world and can we do anything about it? In this lively and thought-provoking essay, Donald F. Kettl, a leading scholar of public policy and management, investigates the deep historical roots of distrust in government, exploring its effects on the social contract between citizens and their elected representatives. Most importantly, the book examines the strategies that present-day governments can follow to earn back our trust, so that the officials we elect can govern more effectively on our behalf.Trade Review"This short book is incredibly important. Trust is central to good governance and to promoting equality the world over, yet it is a commodity in short supply. With impressive concision and clarity Kettl lays out the enduring problem of declining trust in government and offers encouraging arguments for its potential resurgence in democratic political systems." Marc J. Hetherington, Vanderbilt University "In an era where the word 'trust' is often used without definition, thought, or sincerity, Kettl's work is a breath of fresh air and a strong contribution to our thinking about trust in government." Rosemary O'Leary, University of KansasTable of Contents1. The Puzzle of Trust 2. The Case for Distrust 3. Earning Trust 4. Blocking Trust Afterword Further Reading
£33.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Can Governments Earn Our Trust?
Book SynopsisSome analysts have called distrust the biggest governmental crisis of our time. It is unquestionably a huge problem, undermining confidence in our elected institutions, shrinking social capital, slowing innovation, and raising existential questions for democratic government itself. What’s behind the rising distrust in democracies around the world and can we do anything about it? In this lively and thought-provoking essay, Donald F. Kettl, a leading scholar of public policy and management, investigates the deep historical roots of distrust in government, exploring its effects on the social contract between citizens and their elected representatives. Most importantly, the book examines the strategies that present-day governments can follow to earn back our trust, so that the officials we elect can govern more effectively on our behalf.Trade Review"This short book is incredibly important. Trust is central to good governance and to promoting equality the world over, yet it is a commodity in short supply. With impressive concision and clarity Kettl lays out the enduring problem of declining trust in government and offers encouraging arguments for its potential resurgence in democratic political systems." Marc J. Hetherington, Vanderbilt University "In an era where the word 'trust' is often used without definition, thought, or sincerity, Kettl's work is a breath of fresh air and a strong contribution to our thinking about trust in government." Rosemary O'Leary, University of KansasTable of Contents1. The Puzzle of Trust 2. The Case for Distrust 3. Earning Trust 4. Blocking Trust Afterword Further Reading
£11.77
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Should We Control World Population?
Book SynopsisBy 2100, the human population may exceed 11 billion. Having recently surpassed 7.5 billion, it has trebled since 1950. Are such numbers sustainable, given a deepening environmental crisis? Can so many live well? Or should world population be controlled? The population question, one of the twentieth century’s most bitterly contested issues, is being debated once again. In this compelling book, Diana Coole examines some of the profound political and ethical questions involved. Are ethical objections to government interference with individuals’ reproductive freedom definitive? Is it possible to limit population in a non-coercive way that is consistent with liberal-democratic values? Interweaving erudite original analysis with an accessible overview of the crucial debates, Coole argues that a case can be made for reducing our numbers in ways that are compatible with human rights. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in one of the most important questions facing our planet, from concerned citizens to students of politics, sociology, political economy, gender studies and environmental studies.Trade Review‘This important and accessible work persuasively addresses difficult normative questions about population control, philosophically rejecting common arguments which seek to put any discussion of population policy “off the table” while remaining sensitive to the historical and political context motivating such concerns.’ Elizabeth Cripps, University of Edinburgh‘An informed, subtle and revealing analysis.’ Sarah Conly, author of One ChildTable of Contents Contents Introduction Chapter One Should Population be Controlled? Chapter Two The Ethics of Population Control: Reproductive Freedom and Human Rights Chapter Three The Means of Population Governance Notes
£33.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Should We Control World Population?
Book SynopsisBy 2100, the human population may exceed 11 billion. Having recently surpassed 7.5 billion, it has trebled since 1950. Are such numbers sustainable, given a deepening environmental crisis? Can so many live well? Or should world population be controlled? The population question, one of the twentieth century’s most bitterly contested issues, is being debated once again. In this compelling book, Diana Coole examines some of the profound political and ethical questions involved. Are ethical objections to government interference with individuals’ reproductive freedom definitive? Is it possible to limit population in a non-coercive way that is consistent with liberal-democratic values? Interweaving erudite original analysis with an accessible overview of the crucial debates, Coole argues that a case can be made for reducing our numbers in ways that are compatible with human rights. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in one of the most important questions facing our planet, from concerned citizens to students of politics, sociology, political economy, gender studies and environmental studies.Trade Review‘This important and accessible work persuasively addresses difficult normative questions about population control, philosophically rejecting common arguments which seek to put any discussion of population policy “off the table” while remaining sensitive to the historical and political context motivating such concerns.’ Elizabeth Cripps, University of Edinburgh‘An informed, subtle and revealing analysis.’ Sarah Conly, author of One ChildTable of Contents Contents Introduction Chapter One Should Population be Controlled? Chapter Two The Ethics of Population Control: Reproductive Freedom and Human Rights Chapter Three The Means of Population Governance Notes
£14.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Deliberative Democracy
Book SynopsisToday, deliberative democracy is the most widely discussed theory of democracy. Its proponents argue that important decisions of law and policy should ideally turn not on the force of numbers but on the force of the better argument. However, it continues to strike some as little more than wishful thinking. In this new book, Ian O’Flynn examines how the concept has developed over recent decades, the family disagreements which have emerged, and the criticisms that have been levelled at it. Grappling with the familiar charge that ordinary people lack the motivation and capacity for meaningful deliberation, O’Flynn considers the example of deliberative polls and citizens’ assemblies and critically assesses how such forums can fit within a broader democratic system. He then considers the implications of deliberative democracy for multicultural and multi-ethnic societies before turning to the prospects for the most ambitious deliberative project of all: global deliberative democracy. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of democratic theory, as well as anyone who is curious about the prospects for more rational decision-making in an age of populist passion.Trade Review"Ian O’Flynn has produced a succinct, accessible, yet thorough guide to the ever-expanding field of deliberative democracy. He takes on all the key questions that animate disputes within the field, as well as responding effectively to critics."John Dryzek, University of Canberra "This is a concise and accessible introduction to the field of deliberative democracy – in both theory and practice. It engages the reader in deliberating about all the main issues. It is full of insight. I strongly recommend the book as an indispensable overview."James Fishkin, Stanford UniversityTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Deliberative Democracy Chapter 2: Deliberative Differences Chapter 3: Deliberative Mini-publics Chapter 4: Deliberative Systems Chapter 5: Pluralism and Deliberative Democracy Chapter 6: Global Deliberative Democracy? References Index
£42.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd A New Politics from the Left
Book SynopsisMillions passionately desire a viable alternative to austerity and neoliberalism, but they are sceptical of traditional leftist top-down state solutions. In this urgent polemic, Hilary Wainwright argues that this requires a new politics for the left that comes from the bottom up, based on participatory democracy and the everyday knowledge and creativity of each individual. Political leadership should be about facilitation and partnership, not expert domination or paternalistic rule. Wainwright uses lessons from recent movements and experiments to build a radical future vision that will be an inspiration for activists and radicals everywhere.Trade Review"Hilary Wainwright has been at the centre of social movement politics stretching back to the exciting days of the GLC. Her book is a significant contribution to the vital transformation of the Labour Party into a social movement once again."—John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer "A New Politics from the Left presents a thorough, convincing and inspiring programme for progressive politics in Britain today."—Jeremy Gilbert, University of East London "In succinct, eloquent prose, A New Politics from the Left encompasses all that Hilary Wainwright has learned from her efforts to connect the buoyant creativity of grass roots politics with the coalitions necessary to build genuinely democratic societies."—Lynne Segal, Birkbeck College "This book is reminder of why Hilary Wainwright is one of contemporary British socialism's most perceptive and thoughtful writers.... We live in exciting and hopeful times and this book goes some way to explaining why."—Morning StarTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Chapter 1: A New Politics of Knowledge Chapter 2: The New Politics in Practice Chapter 3: From Cells to Transitions Chapter 4: Conclusions: on Questions of Political Strategy and Organisation Further reading and resources
£38.00
