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Oxford University Press Contemporary Political Philosophy An Introduction 2Nd Edition by Will Kymlicka
This edition of Will Kymlicka's best selling critical introduction to contemporary political theory has been fully revised to include many of the most significant developments in Anglo-American political philosophy in the last 11 years, particularly the new debates on political liberalism, deliberative democracy, civic republicanism, nationalism and cultural pluralism.The book now includes two new chapters on citizenship theory and multiculturalism, in addition to updated chapters on utilitarianism, liberal egalitarianism, libertarianism, socialism, communitarianism and feminism. The many thinkers discussed include G.A. Cohen, Ronald Dworkin, William Galston , Carol Gilligan, R. M. Hare, Catherine Mackinnon, David Miller, Philippe Van Parijs, Susan Okin, Robert Nozick, John Rawls, John Roemer, Michael Sandel, Charles Taylor, Michael Walzer and Iris Young. Extended guides to further reading have been added at the end of each chapter, listing the most important books and articles on each school of thought, as well as relevant journals and websites.Covering some of the most advanced contemporary thinking, Will Kymlicka writes in an engaging, accessible and non-technical way to ensure the book is suitable for readers approaching these concepts for the first time. This second edition promises to build on the original edition's success as a key text in the teaching of modern political theory.Key Features:Will Kymlicka is the most distinguished political philosopher of his generationPresents the most significant developments in contemporary Anglo-American political philosophy in a highly accessible but not simplistic wayIncludes two new chapters on Citizenship Theory and MulticulturalismAll existing chapters are fully updated; the second edition also includes detailed guides to further reading in each chapter reading, with references the most important books, articles, journals and websitesTable of Contents:IntroductionUtilitarianismLiberal EqualityLibertarianismMarxismCommunitarianismCitizenship TheoryMulticulturalismFeminism