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An introduction to modern political theory / Norman P. Barry.

By: Barry, Norman P.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Macmillan, 1981Description: xvi, 250 p. ; 22 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0333268911.Subject(s): Political scienceDDC classification: 320.01
Contents:
Part one: Rules, laws and society -- Philosophy, social science and political theory -- Law and social control -- The state -- Authority and power -- Part two: Values -- Political principles -- Justice -- Equality -- Liberty -- Human rights -- The public interest and democracy.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 320.01 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00042333
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In the substantially revised fourth edition of this widely-used book, Norman Barry provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary political theory including systematic coverage of the philosophical background to contemporary debates between liberals, conservatives, communitarians, socialists, and feminists.

Bibliography: (pages 236-242) and indexes.

Part one: Rules, laws and society -- Philosophy, social science and political theory -- Law and social control -- The state -- Authority and power -- Part two: Values -- Political principles -- Justice -- Equality -- Liberty -- Human rights -- The public interest and democracy.