Today's Isms: Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism, and Libertarianism - Brossura

Ebenstein, Alan O.; Fogelman, Edwin

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ISBN 10: 0130257141 ISBN 13: 9780130257147

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 1999

Riassunto

A time-honored classic, this book provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of the major political and economic ideologies and value systems that shaped the twentieth century. It takes an in-depth look at Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism, and Libertarianism, and covers topics such as monetary policy, capitalism and democracy, cultural conservatism, the demise of the Soviet Union, and the Deng Era in China. For all those interested in the fields of comparative politics and economics—and the historical background that posed the major challenges and conflicts to the free way of life in the last 100 years.

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For courses in Political Ideologies, Comparative Politics, Survey of Political Theory, and Introduction to Political Science. A time-honored classic, this text provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of the major political and economic ideologies and value systems that shaped the twentieth century.* NEW-Chapter on Libertarianism. * Explores this "ism" as an emerging ideology-its philosophical foundations and political development. * Historical developments of the majors ISMs. * Shows students the interplay between theory and practice over time. * Capitalism coverage. * Provides students with sections on monetary policy, capitalism and democracy, and cultural conservatism. * Fascism material. * Enables students to explore the future of this ideology. * Communism discussions. * Allows students to examine the demise of the Soviet Union and communism throughout the world, the Deng Era in China, and the future of communism. * "For Further Reading" sections-End each chapter. * Encourages students to use this reference to expand their understanding and study of the material in the text.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130257141
• ISBN 13: 9780130257147
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 212