Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal

Extensively revised and updated the Fifth Edition of this best-seller provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the ideas and ideals that shake and shape our political world. Written with the firm belief that ideology is the driving force of nation-states, history, and politics, this innovative text covers the range of contemporary political ideologies, from the standard categories of liberalism, conservatism, and socialism to newly emerging ideological alternatives. - Companion volume of readings from primary sources, Ideals and Ideologies: A Reader, has been revised to reflect the changes in the main text. - In response to September 11th authors have added an extended discussion of Muslim thought (including an analysis of radical Islam) and expanded coverage of globalization. - Expanded discussions of feminism in Chapter 8, "Liberation Ideologies and the Politics of Identity." - Expanded coverage of environmentalism in Chapter 9, "Green Politics: Ecology as Ideology." - A chapter-ending "Reader" box lists the correled readings from Ideals and Ideologies, 5e. - Offers the most coverage of contemporary, alternative ideologies - Including gay rights, animal liberation and environmentalism - available on the market. - Presents a consistent framework for comparing, contrasting, and analyzing various ideologies. - Accessibe and engagingly written. - Provides a rich account of environmental concerns and considerations in politics by discussing the obligations to future generations, with special attention to the "time-horizon" problem and the "tragedy of the commons." - Covers native peoples liberation with clear references and examples.