The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Political Thought

Book Overview

Encompassing the whole spectrum of the history and theory of politics from Socrates to Rawls, this is the most comprehensive and scholarly reference work available on the subject.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631179445
• ISBN13: 9780631179443
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.7" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Exceptionally helpful

While the previous reviewer is correct, that Strauss's "history of political philosophy" is more in-depth, one benefit of this book is its lack of a Straussian angle. Not that Strauss's views are bad or wrong, but it is a bias.This work's sheer amount of entries is very useful. While some articles are somewhat brief, it is a good starting point for students of political philosophy. Done by among the best minds in the field, any political philosopher who wants to have a handy reference to terms and authors should order a copy of this book.

Very useful book

Very useful book for the students of political philosophy, together with Strauss' _History of Political Philosophy_, which is richer in content (but less entries). (^^;