Political Theory

This important 1999 text covers the key debates in contemporary political theory.

This important 1997 text covers key debates in contemporary political theory, including the relationship between history and theory; utilitarianism and rational choice; republicanism; multiculturalism, and postcolonial theory; hermeneutics; feminism; communitarianism, and poststructuralism.Political theory has expanded, diversified, and, some would argue, fragmented. This 1997 book presents work from leading scholars in various fields and reflects key debates in political theory. Its summary discussions will ensure it becomes a key text in political theory courses. Skillfully edited by Andrew Vincent, the book includes such topics as the relationship between history and theory; utilitarianism and rational choice; republicanism; multiculturalism and postcolonial theory; hermeneutics; feminism; communitarianism, and poststructuralism. While these chapters reflect the state of political theory, they also contemplate the state of the discipline more broadly. This will be an extremely important book for anyone studying political theory.