In an engaging and erudite style, this book takes the reader to the heart of western political theory. Like the cardinal points of a compass, the four alternatives that Cook presents-aristocrat, saint, capitalist, socialist-define the distinct strategies offered to cope with scarcities underlying violent human conflicts, for these core commitments dominate their contrasting economics and politics. Throughout, Cook evidences a detailed knowledge of many authors and themes in classical and modern political thinking. Resisting ...
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In an engaging and erudite style, this book takes the reader to the heart of western political theory. Like the cardinal points of a compass, the four alternatives that Cook presents-aristocrat, saint, capitalist, socialist-define the distinct strategies offered to cope with scarcities underlying violent human conflicts, for these core commitments dominate their contrasting economics and politics. Throughout, Cook evidences a detailed knowledge of many authors and themes in classical and modern political thinking. Resisting the temptation to regard the problematic as 'ideal types' from which to embellish or criticize, he blends an objective presentation of each view with penetrating insights and parallels. To each alternative, he applies the presumptions of rule and authority, especially mediated by expectations of democracy.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 320 p. Audience: General/trade. BOX # 111912. This sale is for a hard cover EX-Library s USED BOOK discs is (not included): This book has Approximate(0)pages contains Highlight, Answered most of Questions, Notes, Names, Marker s Marks, or Under-lines and severe water damaged. All old library s pre-owned items containing mark s marks, tape residue, Jacket cover s cuts off, and library s information erased with marker. If you are not at most 65% satisfied with this item, do not keep it return the item. You must return it within 7 days for full refund.