American Political Ideologies

Brian R. Farmer

ISBN 10: 0786425857 / ISBN 13: 9780786425853

Published by McFarland and Co Inc, US, 2006

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For many people, the world of politics is defined by ideologies. The average voter rarely takes time to research a policy issue, thoroughly relying instead on a set of beliefs set forth by his or her chosen political organization to make important decisions. These publicly promoted ideologies play an important role in international as well as domestic political development, yet many adherents to a particular belief may have a poor understanding of competing ideologies. From right wing to the far left, this text dissects eight prominent political ideologies: traditional conservatism, classic liberalism, libertarianism, conservative extremism, contemporary liberalism, communism, dependency theory and Islamism. In plain terms it describes the basic doctrine and inherent contradictions of each creed along with its particular relevance to today's political landscape. An in-depth discussion of the political socialization processes that form and perpetuate ideologies is also included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: American Political Ideologies
• Publisher: McFarland and Co Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786425857
• ISBN 13: 9780786425853
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 318 grams

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Synopsis

For many people, the world of politics is defined by ideologies. The average voter rarely takes time to research a policy issue, thoroughly relying instead on a set of beliefs set forth by his or her chosen political organization to make important decisions. These publicly promoted ideologies play an important role in international as well as domestic political development, yet many adherents to a particular belief may have a poor understanding of competing ideologies.

From right wing to the far left, this text dissects eight prominent political ideologies: traditional conservatism, classic liberalism, libertarianism, conservative extremism, contemporary liberalism, communism, dependency theory and Islamism. In plain terms it describes the basic doctrine and inherent contradictions of each creed along with its particular relevance to today's political landscape. An in-depth discussion of the political socialization processes that form and perpetuate ideologies is also included.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

About the Author

Brian R. Farmer is a professor of social sciences at Amarillo College. He has published numerous books on American conservativism.