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"This fascinating new text dissects the major political ideologies of our age, uncovering the rich layers of both their historical roots and their contemporary expressions. Emphasizing the plurality of political thought, the author examines contrasting views of the state's role in key policy areas, from personal rights and freedoms to social justice and economic growth. Written for intermediate-level political science courses, Political Ideologies provides a concise overview of the political theories and theorists that have shaped the modern world." "Highlights" "'Central Beliefs' boxes list the key tenets of each ideology, giving students succinct points for comparison." "Focus on contemporary ideologies, including religious fundamentalism and environmentalism, helps students understand the state of global political theory today." "In-depth analysis of theoristsf︢rom John Locke, founder of classical liberalism, to environmentalist Arne Ns̄s and pacifist Ursula Franklini︢nspires students with stories of how individual thinkers have shaped global political thought." "Canadian examples, incorporated throughout the text, help students understand complex theories within a familiar context." "End-of-chapter evaluations of strengths and weaknesses encourage students to critically assess and challenge even the most well-established ideologies." "Extensive lists of recommended readings suggest reliable starting points for further research." "A comprehensive timelinep︢rinted on the inside front coverp︢rovides students with a quick reference to significant moments in the development of political thought."--BOOK JACKET

This paper presents the existence of Nahdlatul Ulama' (NU) in the midst of the emergence of a new flow and ideology that developed in Indonesia. Although Indonesia is not an Islamic ideology, the growing Islamic population in Indonesia makes Indonesian Muslims an easy target for activists of Islamic movements from outside Indonesia to campaign for their movement to become a major movement in Indonesia. Currently, there are many streams and religious ideologies which are crucially opposed to Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah (ASWAJA), such as Shia, Wahabi, Hizbut Tahrir, or known as Islam Transnasional, a movement that is not native to Indonesia. The existence of this political organization is not born from the struggle of identity to Indonesia-an authentic, but rather moved, taken or imported from other countries that tend not to fit the context to Indonesiaan. Islam Transnasional is another name for radical Islam, Islam Kanan, Islamic fundamentalism and puritanical Islam. Ironically, they came at almost the same time, thereby posing a challenge for Nahdlatul Ulama 'organization in its organizational development and dakwah. Therefore, each of these groups makes the Nahdlatul Ulama residents' targets to be recruited into their cadres. Therefore, we need to be alert to the organization, so the unity of the Unitary State of Indonesia remains intact and maintained in accordance with the purpose and desire founding father

"The study of political ideologies helps students understand the values, beliefs, and social forces that shaped the political messaging they hear around them everyday. Many students struggle to understand where their own beliefs fit into political ideology systems and why others hold significantly different views. Modern Political Ideologies has been the leading textbook for advanced undergraduate courses in political ideology studies for many years, but since the publication of the prior edition in 2010, modern politics have changed rapidly, making the current political climate particularly challenging for students to comprehend and navigate. The new edition of Modern Political Ideologies will account for the social changes that have shaped the most popular modern political views, from the early origins of modern political thought through to the contemporary pressures that give new political parties their individual approaches. The new edition will feature a wholly new chapter on Populism, offering students a key insight into the ways that the growth of populist parties has shaped contemporary political dialogue. There will also be substantial revisions throughout the text, with a particular focus on new material on anarchism, conservativism, and feminism, accounting for the significant changes in the roles these ideologies play in modern politics. New material will also be introduced on neoliberalism, environmentalism and green' ideologies, identity politics, post-colonialism, and race. Avoiding a focus on any one particular country or set of historical assumptions, Modern Political Ideologies has long set the standard for advanced undergraduate textbooks in political science. It is an ideal textbook for courses in political science, political theory and philosophy, and political history"--

AbstractThere is a trend among behavioral scientists to view ever more complex attitudes or systems of belief as in some sense genetically determined (or "heritable"). Consistent with this trend is the recent article of Alford, Funk, and Hibbing titled "Are Political Orientations Genetically Transmitted?" in which the authors claim to have demonstrated that when it comes to the transmission of political ideologies, genes count for more than environment. Their article has received an enormous amount of attention among political scientists and in the popular press. I critically evaluate the research technique on the basis of which the authors' support their claims and argue that it suffers from significant methodological flaws. Such flaws notwithstanding, I demonstrate that the authors' data do not clearly support their conclusions. I then question the cogency, from an historical and theoretical perspective, of proposing the existence of "liberal" and "conservative" "phenotypes" and "genotypes." My argument has implications beyond the findings of Alford, Funk, and Hibbing, and applies to all studies that claim to have demonstrated the heritability of complex and politically relevant attitudes.