Book Description

The new edition of one of the leading textbook on major political ideologies, updated with new material on topics of critical contemporary relevance Modern Political Ideologies provides a broad overview of the origins, development, and core principles of the major political ideologies of the past two centuries. With an accessible, student-friendly format, this bestselling textbook helps students understand the values, beliefs, and social forces that shape today's political messaging, public discourse, and legislative agendas. Concise and approachable chapters describe ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, fascism, fundamentalism, and nationalism. The new edition of Modern Political Ideologies incorporates the social changes of recent years that inform modern political views. An entirely new chapter, offering key insights into the growth of populism and its effects on contemporary political dialogue, is accompanied by expanded material on anarchism, feminism, neoliberalism, environmentalism and "green" ideologies, and identity politics. This valuable textbook: Covers 200 years of the history of political ideologies, from the early origins of modern political thought to contemporary political parties and movements Helps students identify where their own beliefs fall on the political spectrum Explores why others hold significantly different views on an array of issues Illustrates the overlaps and interplay of ideas that exist within and between different ideologies Provides politically neutral information to assist in navigating the current political climate Integrates recent scholarship and current political trends throughout Modern Political Ideologies, Fourth Edition remains the ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate courses in political science, political ideology, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations. It is also an excellent supplement for courses in history and philosophy programs that investigate political ideas and concepts.