Issues in Political Theory

5. Revised Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-0-19-286306-5
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm

The most engaging introduction to political theory and how it applies to real world issues.

With a focus on real-world issues and an extensive range of thought-provoking case studies, Issues in Political Theory provides the clearest, most engaging introduction to political theory and how it is applied to address the most important issues confronting the world today.

Key features:

- Comprehensive coverage of the most important and influential areas of political theory makes this text suitable for a wide range of modules.
- Case studies showcasing contemporary issues demonstrate political theory and its implications in action.
- A clear writing style and a range of helpful learning features make this text an ideal introduction for those studying political theory for the first time.
- Contributions from leading scholars offer students a variety of perspectives.
- A focus on issues throughout highlights key debates and helps students to develop a critical approach to their studies.
- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this edition:

- Wholly new chapters on Race and Free Speech to ensure coverage of all the central issues in contemporary political theory
- New authors for the chapters on Authority and Legitimacy, Democracy, and Human Rights bring fresh perspectives on these topics
- A range of new case studies, including on pandemic restrictions, social media, climate change and human rights, and the invasion of Ukraine, show how political theory can inform our judgments about crucial political issues

The 5th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with additional online case studies, flashcards, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support.
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Autoren/Hrsg.

Tomlin, Patrick

Jubb, Robert

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Introduction

- 1: Laura Valentini and Matthias Brinkmann: Authority and Legitimacy

- 2: Ian Carter: Liberty

- 3: Udit Bhatia: Democracy

- 4: David Owen: Power

- 5: Jonathan Wolff: Equality and Social Justice

- 6: Clare Chambers and Lucy McDonald: Gender and Feminism

- 7: Kal Kalewold: Race

- 8: Jeffrey W. Howard and Robert Mark Simpson: Free Speech

- 9: Monica Mookherjee: Multiculturalism

- 10: Zofia Stemplowska: Gobal Poverty

- 11: Jiewuh Song: Human Rights

- 12: Sarah Fine: Sovereignty and Borders

- 13: Helen Frowe: War and Intervention

- 14: Simon Caney: Enviornment

Über Autor(innen)

Robert Jubb is Associate Professor in Political Philosophy at the University of Reading.

Patrick Tomlin is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick.