Blackwell Encyclopedia of Political Science - (Revised Edition)

Author: Miller
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This encyclopedia is a combined translation of the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Political Thought and the Blackwell Encyclopedia of Political Institutions, two sister volumes. All entries are arranged in alphabetical order. When two entries are identical, the volume on Institutions appears before the one on Thought. As it is a combined translation, some entries are repeated because their content focuses on different aspects, so all are included. After each entry, the original text is provided, mostly in English, with a certain number of entries in French, German, Latin, and Italian. The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Political Thought aims to serve as a guide for scholars and non-scholars alike, helping them understand the various influential views and theories that shape the modern world. It surveys the ideas of political theorists throughout history and examines the evolution and trends of political thought. This book primarily focuses on the Western tradition of political thought, but for the sake of providing readers with an understanding of non-Western traditions, it also includes a few introductory entries on the political thought traditions of China, India, and Islam. The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Political Institutions seeks to offer a concise guide to core concepts used in studying the political institutions of developed industrial societies, important political organizations and movements, and major types of political communities. The book includes famous deceased political scientists, but living political scientists and special events or locations easily found in publications are not included. Entries on international relations and purely local affairs are also excluded. However, the book does include terms that, while culturally specific, are widely used or only prevalent in the UK, the US, and Western Europe. This book is intended as a reference for students of political science, history, and related disciplines, as well as for general readers seeking to grasp the concepts and ideas used in political discussions.