{"product_id":"political-theory-a-beginners-guide-9781509531349","title":"Political Theory: A Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs democracy the best form of government? What does it mean to be ‘free’? Why should we obey the government?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In this highly accessible and engaging new introductory textbook, Pete Woodcock examines all these questions and more in a compact outline of the basics of political theory. He takes students step-by-step through the most important answers given by history’s most famous thinkers to the most fundamental questions in politics, covering topics ranging from liberty and justice to gender and revolution. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This new 101 guide to the basics of political theory contains all the essentials for students starting out in political theory, while never being dull. It contains a range of features, including textboxes, study questions and activities, to help students learn effectively. It will be core reading for anyone doing an introductory course in political theory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Pete Woodcock has moved introductory texts two steps forwards with this “big questions” textbook. He grounds political theory in politics, making it relevant to the issues citizens actually confront. This book will reward not only students of political theory, but anyone who wants to think politically.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell Bentley, University of Southampton \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Woodcock’s book is well written, provides clear summaries and descriptions of the relevant political theories, and is supplemented by helpful text boxes. Descriptions of the philosophers are very engaging and enhanced by real-world examples that students can readily identify with.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElissa B. Alzate, Winona State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter one: introduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter two: what is the nature of politics?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter three: is humanity nasty or nice?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter four: why should I obey the state?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter five: is democracy the best form of government?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter six: when can my freedom be restricted?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter seven: what would a just society look like?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter eight: why have women been ignored in the history of political thought?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter nine: when is revolution against government justified?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter ten: conclusion – ideologies","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409527677271,"sku":"9781509531349","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781509531349.jpg?v=1730507109","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/political-theory-a-beginners-guide-9781509531349","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}