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  • © 1995

An Introduction to Modern Political Theory

Authors:

  1. Norman P. Barry

    1. University of Buckingham, UK

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Rules and Order

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    3. Law and Social Control

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      Pages 30-60

    4. The State

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      Pages 61-85

    5. Authority and Power

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      Pages 86-111

  3. Values

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      Pages 113-113
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    2. Political Principles

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      Pages 115-147

    3. Justice

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      Pages 148-183

    4. Equality

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      Pages 184-203

    5. Liberty

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      Pages 204-235

    6. Human Rights

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      Pages 236-259

    7. The Public Interest and Democracy

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      Pages 260-297

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 298-320
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About this book

In the substantially revised third edition of this widely-used textbook Norman Barry provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary political theory. The book introduces the main themes and concepts in political debate as well as the ideas of contemporary theorists including Rawls, Hart, Dworkin, Nozick, and Hayek. This edition features substantial additional material on the debate between liberals and communitarians and an outline of the main features of feminist political thought.
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  • University of Buckingham, UK

    Norman P. Barry

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