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The History of Political Thought: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Richard Whatmore
9780198853725 Richard Whatmore examines the diverse, interconnected relationships between political history, theory, and action. Considering the work of Michel Foucalt, John Pocock, Quentin Skinner and other key theorists, this book highlights the connections between past and present political systems, and the ongoing relevance of the field today. |
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Socialism: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Michael Newman
9780198836421 Exploring the role of socialism over the last two hundred years, Michael Newman explains its major theories, and the key challenges facing it today. Drawing on case studies such as Bolivia and Cuba, he considers recent attempts to put socialism into practice, and argues that it remains ultimately relevant in today's world. |
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Modern China: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Rana Mitter
9780198753704 This Very Short Introduction addresses the themes, developments, and controversies that have shaped Modern China. Covering a range of social issues, Rana Mitter provides a contemporary view of the world's most populous nation, with a new acknowledgement of China's changing foreign policy, and its unique engagement with the internet. |
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Liberalism: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Michael Freeden
9780199670437 In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Freeden explores the concept of liberalism, one of the longest-standing and central political theories and ideologies. Combining a variety of approaches, he distinguishes between liberalism as a political movement, as a system of ideas, and as a series of ethical and philosophical principles. |
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Fascism: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Kevin Passmore
9780199685363 Fascism is notoriously hard to define. In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world, to make sense of its ideology and place in the modern world. |
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Revolutions: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Jack A. Goldstone
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Communism: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Leslie Holmes
9780199551545 The collapse of communism was one of the most defining moments of the twentieth century. This Very Short Introduction examines the history behind the political, economic, and social structures of communism as an ideology. |
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Ideology: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Michael Freeden
9780192802811 |