Political Ideologies Paperback – 15 June 2017

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The most practically applied approach to political ideologies: evaluate critically, make links, think globallyPolitical Ideologies provides a broad-ranging introduction to both the classical and contemporary political ideologies. Adopting a global outlook, it introduces readers to ideologies' increasingly global reach and the different national versions of these ideologies. Importantly, ideologies are presented as frameworks of interpretation and political commitment, encouraging readers to evaluate how ideologies work in practice, the problematic links between ideas and political action, and the impact of ideologies.Regular learning features encourage readers to think critically about ideologies, and view them as competing and contestable ways of interpreting the world. A unique 'stop and think' feature calls for readers to reflect on their own ideological beliefs.KEY FEATURES Adopts a global outlook by presenting ideologies with essentially European origins as having an increasingly global reach and different national versions Each chapter uses case studies to demonstrate ideologies in practice, helping students to explore the problematic links between ideas and political action Encourages students to think critically about ideologies, and to see ideologies as competing and contestable ways of interpreting the worldAccompanied by comprehensive online resources, to support political ideology courses.This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.

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'The case studies are excellent and help the student to locate the theory in reality.' ― Professor Jacqui Briggs, Head of the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lincoln

'The book succeeds in inviting the reader to engage in critical discussion and in linking ideology to politics.' ― Niklas Olsen, Associate Professor, Saxo-Institute, University of Copenhagen

'Strikes right balance between depth of analysis and accessibility.' ― Professor Saul Newman, Goldsmiths University of London

'An excellent-and rare-balance between being approachable and confronting the reader with potentially thorny theoretical questions.' ― Robin Barklis, University of Oregon

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`'The case studies are excellent and help the student to locate the theory in reality.'' Professor Jacqui Briggs, Head of the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lincoln`'The book succeeds in inviting the reader to engage in critical discussion and in linking ideology to politics.'' Niklas Olsen, Associate Professor, Saxo-Institute, University of Copenhagen`'Strikes right balance between depth of analysis and accessibility.'' Professor Saul Newman, Goldsmiths University of London`'An excellent-and rare-balance between being approachable and confronting the reader with potentially thorny theoretical questions.'' Robin Barklis, University of Oregon`'I am very impressed by this book: it is colourfully written, engaging, and filled with well-chosen quotations and case studies.'' David Moon, Lecturer in Politics, University of Bath`'Clearly written and engaging, this book offers an excellent range of examples, imaginatively applied, to provide an insightful and detailed account of political ideologies.'' Alia Middleton, Lecturer in Politics, University of Surrey`'A very accessible, up-to-date, and hands-on approach to political ideologies.'' Antje Grebner, Lecturer in European Studies, The Hague University of Applied Sciences`'For me, this book is a must-read.'' Guillaume Dabre, Politics student, Tamkang University

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK (15 June 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0198727852
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0198727859
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.64 x 17.02 x 1.78 cm

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