Title: The Political Tradition of the West: A Study in the Development of Modern Liberalism
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication Date: 1948
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0674687507
ISBN 13: 9780674687509
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.34 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

以简驭繁，厚积薄发，取诸大势，探源溯流，接引与赓续西方自由政治传统。
在所有从宏观视角把握西方政治历史和政治思想的著作中，很少有哪一本能像沃特金斯的这本书那样做到如此逻辑严谨、脉络清晰，并且把思想与史实结合得如此丝丝入扣，全书如行云流水、不枝不蔓，把作为西方政治传统载体的自由主义的发展历程敷陈为一个一以贯之的故事。
在本书中，沃特金斯梳理了自由主义的生发过程，把自由主义的历史渊源从近代延伸到了古代，进而全面展示了这一政治传统两千年来的发展历程。本书写于二战时期，自由社会面临深重危机，如何捍卫自由传统成为关系生死存亡的大事，沃特金斯通过他的研究最终得出结论，自由主义是从西方源远流长的政治思想和实践中生长起来的，西方的政治传统已深深地和现代自由主义嵌合在一起，自由主义如果无法生存下去，实不啻是说西方的政治传统也宣告结束。沃特金斯力图通过本书找到自由主义的根系，并讲述历史上自由主义怎样战胜它的敌人一次次扭转劣势取得成功。

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

ThriftBooks is a fully independent seller of used books, having sold more than 160 million used and new books since we started in 2003. Each quality used book is sorted, graded, shelved and shipped by hand by our team of dedicated employees in our seven warehouses across the US. We have the best selection of books, in the right condition and format, at everyday low prices. We also have a dedicated, US-based Customer Service team, ranked in the top three by Newsweek for Best Customer Service in 2018 and 2019, so you can shop with confidence. We support and invest in our employees, appreciate and value our customers, and truly believe in the power of the written word to educate, energize, and engage readers of all ages and interests.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Thrift Books Global, LLC
18300 Cascade Ave S, Ste 150, Seattle, WA, 98188, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described
on the Abebooks website. If you're dissatisfied with your
purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the
order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30
days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your
mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the "Ask
bookseller a question link to contact us" and we'll respond
as soon as possible.

Shipping Terms

All domestic Standard shipments are distributed from our warehouses by OSM, then handed off to the USPS for final delivery.

2-Day Shipping is delivered by FedEx, which does not deliver to PO boxes.

International shipments are tendered to the local postal service in the destination country for final delivery – We do not use courier services for international deliveries.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	4 to 8 business days	4 to 8 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 0.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.