Political Ideologies - Softcover

Baradat, Leon P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130975184 ISBN 13: 9780130975188

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2002

Synopsis

Organized chronologically, this book provides readers with a complete understanding of political ideologies and how these concepts relate to their own lives. Using straightforward, jargon-free prose and practical examples, explains the evolution of political thought over the past three centuries and describes political ideologies in the context of the social, economic and political circumstances in which they developed. Covers the major ideologies as well those at the unstable fringe of society (e.g., terrorism, anarchism, neo-Nazissm, militant civilian militias, and organized hate groups). Ideology. The Spectrum of Political Attitudes. Nationalism. The Evolution of Democratic Theory. Liberal Democracy, Capitalism, and Beyond. The Liberal Democratic Process. Anarchism. Socialist Theory. Applied Socialism. Fascism and National Socialism. Ideologies in the Developing World. Feminism and Ecologism/Environmentalism. For anyone interested in political science, political theory, comparative government, international relations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Now in its eighth edition, Political Ideologies carefully outlines historical and social contexts in which ideologies were developed and applied. The text introduces thought provoking concepts that encourage readers to learn the subject by presenting the information clearly, giving relevant examples, and demonstrating how theory translates into practical politics.

About the Author:

Leon P. Baradat is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at MiraCosta College

About this edition

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0130975184
• ISBN 13: 9780130975188
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352