Political Science (Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Volume 14) : An Outline For The Intending Student of Government, Politics and Political Science

THIS VOLUME IS THE FIRST TO DESCRIBE A PARTICULAR SOCIAL science following upon The Social Sciences edited by Professor D. C. Marsh, which dealt generally with the whole field. It is concerned with Political Science, sometimes described as Political Studies, Politics or Government; students should note that the differences between the variously named university departments are insignificant. Sixth formers deciding what to read when they go to university are tempted to choose subjects with which they are already familiar. It is hoped that this preview of political studies may help to guide some of them into what the authors naturally regard as one of the most absorbing of university disciplines. The volume may also be of use in current affairs or liberal arts courses in schools and colleges. This book, originally published in 1959, makes explicit the social principles which underlie the procedures and political practice of the modern democratic state. The authors take the view that in the modern welfare state there are problems connected with the nature of law, with concepts like rights, justice, equality, property, punishment, responsibility and liberty and which modern philosophical techniques can illuminate. Routledge Library Political Science reprints a distinguished selection of important texts published in this field over the last century. This set presents a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the history, philosophy and theory of political science.