Modern Political Theory

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Thomas Hobbes. 3. Jean Jacques Rousseau. 4. Karl Marx. 5. John Locke. 6. Edmund Burke. 7. J.S. Mill and Harriet Taylor. 8. Machiavelli's political philosophy. 9. American ideology. 10. International humanism. 11. Motives, attitudes and goals. Bibliography. Index.

"The present book discusses the Modern Political Theory which in recent years has expanded in diversified areas.

This book presents work from leading scholars in fields and reflects key debates in modern political theory. Its up-to-date summary discussions will ensure it becomes a key text in political theory courses.

Today modern political theories are a subject being taught in post-graduate classes in political science at Indian universities. The present book had been planned as a text book for this comprehensive and rapidly growing subject. It deals with political theory, political analysis, political system, political power, legitimacy, political involvement, revolution, political modernization, political development etc. The book will provide fruitful to all concerned, and the readers would also like to react to it by communicating their comments and criticism." (jacket)