Republicanism: An Introduction Tapa dura -

Hardback. New. Republicanism is a centuries-old political tradition, yet its precise meaning has long been contested. The term has been used to refer to government in the public interest, to regimes administered by a collective body or an elected president, and even just to systems embodying the values of liberty and civic virtue. But what do we <i>really</i> mean when we talk about republicanism?   <br /><br />In this new book, leading scholar Rachel Hammersley expertly and accessibly introduces this complex but important topic. Beginning in the ancient world, she traces the history of republican government in theory and practice across the centuries in Europe and North America, concluding with an analysis of republicanism in our contemporary politics. She argues that republicanism is a dynamic political language, with each new generation of thinkers building on the ideas of their predecessors and adapting them in response to… Leer más

Polity, 2020. Hardcover. New. 264 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.

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hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.