Political theory : an introduction / Andrew Heywood

First published by Palgrave in 1994 under the title 'Political ideas and concepts: an introduction'

incl. bibliography and index.

List of illustrated material -- Preface to the fourth edition -- What is political theory? -- Human nature, the individual and society -- Politics, Government and the State -- Sovereignty, the nation and transnationalism -- Power, authority and legitimacy -- Democracy, representation and the public interest -- Law, order and justice -- Rights, obligations and citizenship -- Freedom, toleration and identity -- Equality, social justice and welfare -- Property, the market and planning -- Security, war and world order -- Tradition, progress and utopia

The fourth edition of this highly successful and accessible text has been substantially revised and updated and includes extra coverage throughout on non-western approaches and international political theory. Each chapter discusses a cluster of interrelated terms, examines how they have been used by different thinkers and in the various political traditions, and explores related debates and controversies