Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal Paperback / softback
by Terence Ball
Edited by Richard (University of Richmond) Dagger, Daniel I (University of Florida) O'Neill
Paperback / softback
Description
Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal analyzes political ideologies to help readers understand individual ideologies, and the concept of ideology, from a political science perspective.
This best-selling title promotes open-mindedness and develops critical thinking skills.
It covers a wide variety of political ideologies from the traditional liberalism and conservatism to recent developments in liberation politics, the emergence of the Alt-Right, and environmental politics.
NEW TO THIS EDITION Focus on the recent rise of populism and an "illiberal democracy" and how this poses a real challenge to the pillars of Western Liberal democracy; A look at early Conservatives and the idea of "natural aristocracy" with focus on the thoughts of Edmund Burke; A new discussion on whether Donald Trump is really a conservative, and if so, to what extent this is true; An expanded look at Stalinism and the apparent rebirth of "Mao Zedong thought" in China through "Xi Jinping thought"; A more in-depth look at the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party and how "myth" was crucial to legitimizing both the man and the party; New section on the history of American Fascism, from its origins to the recent emergence of the "Alt-Right"; Expansion of the discussion around the recent protest movements Black Lives Matter, and #MeToo, along with the repercussions of these movements; Discussion on the obstacles facing transgender people implemented in recent years, including the bathroom laws and the ban from US military service; Account of how Donald Trump has galvanized the environmental movement like never before, through his ardent anti-environment policies and appointments; In-depth look at how the effects of climate change are increasingly turning people into "environmental migrants" and how the presence of these people has fueled far-right movements across Europe and the US; Additional photos throughout; An updated, author-written Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:426 pages, 24 Line drawings, black and white; 24 Halftones, black and white; 48 Illustrations, black
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/07/2019
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- ISBN:9780367235116
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:426 pages, 24 Line drawings, black and white; 24 Halftones, black and white; 48 Illustrations, black
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/07/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367235116