Description - Issues in Political Theory by Catriona McKinnon
Issues in Political Theory provides a stimulating introduction to some of the key concepts, thinkers, and texts in political theory. Extended case studies at the end of each chapter show students how to examine a key political issue in light of the concepts explored in the chapter, while a range of additional learning features help students to check and develop their understanding, and approach learning materials beyond the text book.Clearly written chapters have been brought up to date with contemporary issues and literature, and the third edition introduces a new chapter on crime and punishment, and one on power, as well as a rewritten chapter on war and intervention. A number of engaging new cases are featured in the text to demonstrate how theory can be used to examine important political issues. New to this editionIncludes a new chapter on Power, including a case study that examines racialised inequality in the United States.Adds a new chapter on Crime and Punishment, looking at the various ways in which thinkers have approached the justifications behind punishment.Presents a rewritten chapter on War and Intervention, which adds material on jus post bellumEmbeds key thinkers boxes within the text so that students can understand the figures behind the ideas as they learn.Includes new in-text case studies on conscription and conscientious refusal; deliberative polling; terrorism, torture, and rights; and the building of mosques in Europe
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