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This book is essential reading for students and scholars of political theory and philosophy, particularly those interested in ideological studies and the complexities of conservatism. It is also suitable for readers seeking a comprehensive historical and conceptual overview of conservative thought across different cultures.
"The evolution of conservative political thought from the French Revolution to today explained"--
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Conservatism is often labelled as a ‘disposition’, ‘tradition’, or even a set of knee-jerk reactions, rather than an ideology. Its suspicion of grand theorising has lent itself to this characterization. In this book, leading political theorist Edmund Neill challenges this view.
He argues that conservatism is better identified as an ideology, albeit one that, rather than putting forward positive values like ‘liberty’ or ‘equality’, conceptualises human conduct as being partially dependent on forces beyond human volition, and prioritises the cautious management of change. He charts the evolution of conservative thought from the French Revolution to the present, examining how conservatives responded to disruptions to traditional order across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Drawing on examples from Britain, France and the United States, Neill concludes with some reflections on the challenges (and opportunities) that contemporary populism presents for conservatism.
This accomplished overview is essential reading for any student or scholar working in political theory and political philosophy, especially those with a particular interest in ideologies and conservatism.
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Michael Freeden of the University of Oxford praises the book as a "deft and intelligent examination" that combines a strong comparative history with a deep conceptual analysis. Stuart Jones of Manchester University highlights Neill's success in acknowledging the diversity within conservatism while treating it as a coherent political tradition. Their endorsements underscore the book's scholarly rigour and insightful treatment of conservative thought.
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ISBN: 9781509527052
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 September 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 142.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 180
About the Author
Edmund Neill is Lecturer in Modern History at the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University.
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