Applying Political Theory

Name: Applying Political Theory
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SKU: 9781137426819
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By Katherine Smits

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Applying Political Theory by Katherine Smits offers a fully revised and extended introduction to political theory through an applied lens. The book explores 12 contemporary social and political case studies, both domestic and global, to demonstrate how political theory can clarify and inform important public debates. This edition expands its coverage of historical and contemporary thinkers across philosophical traditions and includes updated cases, along with a new chapter on leaking classified information.
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This textbook is ideal for students beginning to explore political theory or those wishing to deepen their understanding by examining its application to contemporary political questions and debates.

How can political theory help us understand and solve the political questions of our time? This introduction to political theory illuminates its relevance and applicability and clarifies what is at stake in a range of contemporary debates. The new edition has been revised throughout and has a new chapter on civil disobedience and whistle-blowing.

Written with both vigour and clarity, and drawing on a wealth of examples taken from a range of different societies, this unique book successfully demonstrates how political theory can address real world controversies whilst also introducing the major branches of moral and political philosophy.' - Andrew Shorten, University of Limerick 'Drawing on a truly impressive range of case studies and salient examples to highlight theoretical points and illuminate the underlying arguments, this is a highly engaging introduction to political theory which shows how issues which have long engaged theorists remain highly relevant for policy makers and citizens today.' - Luis Cabrera, Griffith University, Australia

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Fully revised and extended, the new edition of this innovative and engaging textbook introduces the central elements of political theory from an applied perspective. Focusing on twelve high-profile contemporary social and political case studies, both domestic and global, this text shows how political theory illuminates and helps make sense of important debates in public life.

Applying Political Theory is the perfect introduction for students interested in how political theory can be used to help us solve the political questions of our time, whether at a beginner’s level, or building upon an introduction to theories and concepts.

New to this Edition:

Draws on an even wider range of contemporary and historical political thinkers from different philosophical traditions.
Updated to take recent important cases and controversies into account.
Includes a new chapter which examines leaking classified information.

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Andrew Shorten of the University of Limerick praises the book for its clear and vigorous writing, and for effectively showing how political theory can tackle real-world controversies while introducing major moral and political philosophy branches. Luis Cabrera from Griffith University highlights its engaging style and rich case studies that illuminate theoretical points and underscore the relevance of longstanding political issues for modern policy makers and citizens.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137426819

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 1520g

Pages: 312

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About the Author

Katherine Smits is Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She writes and teaches in political theory, and is the author of Reconstructing Liberal Pluralism: From Interest to Identity (2005) and the co-editor of Feminist Moments: Reading Feminist Texts (2015). She is an award-winning teacher, and has published numerous articles and book chapters in the areas of liberal political theory – historical and modern, multiculturalism, identity politics, feminist political thought and nationalism.