(Ebook) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present by David Boucher, Paul Kelly ISBN 9780198781943, 0198781946

(Ebook) Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present by David Boucher, Paul Kelly ISBN 9780198781943, 0198781946

Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present is an authoritative introduction to the entire history of Western political thought. Carefully edited by two of the leading scholars in the field, the book features specially commissioned chapters by renowned scholars from around the world. Itbegins with an introduction by the editors that places the history of political thought in context for students. The book then provides a chronological overview of the canon of great political theorists--from Socrates and the Sophists to such contemporary thinkers as Habermas and Foucault.Contributors discuss the ideas and significance of each thinker and give a summary of the best contemporary scholarship in the area. Offering useful learning aids, including biographies, a discussion of key texts, and coverage of fundamental concepts, Political Thinkers is ideal for undergraduatecourses in introductory political thought.