The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory

The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory provides a comprehensive overview of the field of political theory, covering the major theories, concepts, and debates. The Handbook is divided into seven parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of political theory.

Part I: The Foundations of Political Theory

Part I of the Handbook examines the basic concepts of political theory, such as power, justice, and legitimacy. These concepts are essential to understanding the field of political theory, and they are the foundation for the more complex theories that are discussed in the rest of the Handbook.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory (Oxford Handbooks)

by John S Dryzek

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Part II: The History of Political Theory

Part II of the Handbook traces the development of political theory from the ancient Greeks to the present day. This section provides a comprehensive overview of the major thinkers and ideas in the history of political thought, and it shows how political theory has evolved over time.

Part III: Theories of the State

Part III of the Handbook examines the different theories of the state, including classical liberalism, Marxism, and anarchism. These theories offer different ways of understanding the nature of the state, its role in society, and its relationship to individuals.

Part IV: Theories of Justice

Part IV of the Handbook examines the different theories of justice, including utilitarianism, Kantianism, and contractarianism. These theories offer different ways of thinking about what a just society would look like, and they provide a framework for evaluating the justice of different policies and institutions.

Part V: Theories of Democracy

Part V of the Handbook examines the different theories of democracy, including classical democracy, liberal democracy, and radical democracy. These theories offer different ways of understanding the nature of democracy, its benefits and drawbacks, and its prospects for success.

Part VI: Theories of International Relations

Part VI of the Handbook examines the different theories of international relations, including realism, liberalism, and constructivism. These theories offer different ways of understanding the nature of international politics, the causes of war and peace, and the prospects for cooperation between states.

Part VII: Theories of Gender and Politics

Part VII of the Handbook examines the different theories of gender and politics, including feminist theory, queer theory, and postcolonial theory. These theories offer different ways of understanding the relationship between gender and politics, the role of women in society, and the challenges facing gender equality.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field of political theory. The Handbook provides a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about political theory.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory (Oxford Handbooks)

by John S Dryzek

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1862 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	900 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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