Political theory : an introduction / Pete Woodcock

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ackowledgements -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: What is the nature of Politics? -- Chapter 3: Is Humanity nasty or nice? -- Chapter 4: Why should i obey the state? -- Chapter 5: Is democracy the best form of government? -- Chapter 6: When can my freedom be restricted? -- Chapter 7: What would a just society look like? -- Why have woman been ignored in the history of political thought? -- Chapter 10: Conclusion: Ideologies -- Index.

"In this highly accessible and engaging new introductory textbook, Pete Woodcock examines all these questions and more in a compact outline of the basics of political theory. He takes students step-by-step through the most important answers given by history's most famous thinkers to the most fundamental questions in politics, covering topics ranging from liberty and justice to gender and revolution.
This new 101 guide to the basics of political theory contains all the essentials for students starting out in political theory, while never being dull. It contains a range of features, including text boxes, study questions and activities, to help students learn effectively. It will be core reading for anyone doing an introductory course in political theory."