{"title":"Barbara Goodwin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbara Goodwin\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into political theory and practice, providing readers with clear and engaging analyses of key political ideas. Her work blends scholarly rigour with accessible language, making complex concepts approachable for both students and general readers interested in politics and current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thoughtful reflections on the dynamics of political thought and contemporary issues, with a focus on how political ideas shape governance and society. Goodwin's writing encourages critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the forces that influence political life today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"using-political-ideas-by-barbara-goodwin-9781118708385","title":"Using Political Ideas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing Political Ideas\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique blend of political philosophy, political theory and history of political thought. It combines a critique of the major ideologies of recent and contemporary society with an analysis of the ideas that form the very essence of political debate. By exposing the interplay between ideas and ideologies, it shows why political opponents often speak at cross-purposes and why rational agreement is so hard to achieve in politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sixth edition of this well-respected and widely known text will be welcomed by those interested in questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs equality more important than personal freedom?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes the majority have the right to dictate to the minority in a multicultural society?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs nationalism a progressive force in the world?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolitics does not stand still; there are always new controversies and ideological conflicts, and the climate of discussion changes. The 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition of this best-selling book is fully updated and includes a new chapter on authoritarian ideologies to reflect the growing extreme right-wing politics in parts of Europe. This edition also provides a variety of new learning features, a comprehensive glossary, detailed lists of further reading, and a list of questions for discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601138729196,"sku":"9781118708385","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c7e12e2dc9afbe7aa24cbb9f1f605785.jpg?v=1778018692"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/barbara-goodwin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}