American Political Ideologies An Introduction to the Major Systems of Thought in the 21st Century |
|
Author:
| Farmer, Brian R. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7864-2585-3 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2006 |
Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
|
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
|
For many people, the world of politics is defined by ideologies. This text aims to dissect eight prominent political ideologies: traditional conservatism, classic liberalism, libertarianism, conservative extremism, contemporary liberalism, communism, dependency theory and Islamism. It describes the basic doctrine and inherent contradictions.
For many people, the world of politics is defined by ideologies. This text aims to dissect eight prominent political ideologies: traditional conservatism, classic liberalism, libertarianism, conservative extremism, contemporary liberalism, communism, dependency theory and Islamism. It describes the basic doctrine and inherent contradictions.