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Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- 1 Conflict and Community -- 2 The Forms and Nature of Political Violence -- 3 The State and Violence -- 4 Democracy and Terrorism -- 5 Ethnic and Nationalist Violence and Democracy -- 6 Violence and the Installation of Democracy -- 7 Culture, Violence and Democracy -- 8 Democracy in Times of Risk and Uncertainty -- Bibliography -- Index

Taking into account the epistemological convergence between political science and political anthropology, the author reflects on the nature and contents of pluricultural democracy, providing some critical remarks. ; Desde la convergencia epistemológica entre ciencia política y antropología política el autor reflexiona sobre la naturaleza y los contenidos de la democracia pluricultural, aportando algunas consideraciones críticas. ; Depuis la convergence épistémologique sur Science Politique et Anthropologie Politique, l'auteur réflechie sur la nature et les contenus de la Démocratie Pluri-culturelle, en apportant quelques considérations critiques. ; Fil: Vázquez, Amancio. Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Etnolingüísticas y Antropológico-Sociales. Facultad de Humanidades y Artes. Universidad Nacional de Rosario; Argentina

Proposes a framework of Muslim democracy that reconciles public claims made by Muslims with the normative and practical demands of democratic regimesConstructs a Muslim democracy framework, inspired by Muslim and Western multiculturalist political thoughtProvides an inclusive typology of Muslim political thought to discover essential norms for democratic thinkingProvides an inclusive typology of multiculturalism elaborating upon its capacity to reconcile democracy with religionSynthesises these theoretical concepts and values to provide interpretative tools for a comparative political of Muslim democracyProvides a scholarly construction of the notion of a political theory of Muslim democracyRavza Altuntaş-Çakır examines the ideals, institutions and processes that shape the development of a concrete Muslim-based democratic system – a form of democracy that recognises the centrality of religion in Muslim societies. Questioning the customary characterisations of Islam's compatibility with democracy, the book adopts a comparative political theory approach that initiates a dialogue between Muslim and Western political thought. It systematically studies debates concerning Muslim political thought, multiculturalism, secularism, the public sphere and constitutionalism, which enables an exploration of Muslim democracy through a political theory approach, rather than a theological one

"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

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction: Re-Interpreting Democracy for Our Time -- 2 Autonomy in and between Polities: Democracy and the Need for Collective Political Selves -- 3 Rethinking 'Modern' Democracy: Political Modernity and Constituent Power -- 4 Democratic Surplus and Democracy-in- Failing: On Ancient and Modern Self- Cancellation of Democracy -- 5 Setbacks of Women's Emancipation (Condition, Consequence, Measure and Ruse) -- 6 Political Modernity, Democracy and State-Society Relations in Latin America: A New Socio-Historical Problématique? -- 7 Communitarian Cosmopolitanism: Argentina's Recuperated Factories, Neoliberal Globalisation and Democratic Citizenship. An Arendtian Perspective -- 8 Middle-Classing in Roodepoort: Unexpected Sites of Post-Apartheid 'Community' -- 9 Democracy and Capitalism in Europe, Brazil and South Africa -- 10 From Realism to Activism: A Critique of Resignation in Political Theory -- 11 The World as We Find It: A Suggestion for a Democratic Theory for Our Times -- 12 Epilogue: Democracy as Capacity for Self-Transformation -- Index

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- One -- 1. Beginnings (1274b32- 41) -- 2. Citizens (1274b41- 1276b15) -- 3. To Be or Not to Be (1276a6- 1276b15) -- 4. To Be and to Be (1276b16- 1277b32) -- 5. Noncitizens (1277b33- 1278b5) -- Two -- 1. "The Few in Opposition" (1278b6- 1279a21) -- 2. From a Man's Point of View (1279a22- 1280a6) -- 3. Ignoble Division (1280a7- 25) -- 4. The Oligarchic Logos (1280a25- 1281a10) -- 5. Unreason Is the Reason (1281a11- 39) -- 6. The Multitude, the Demos, and Free Men (1281a39- 1282b13) -- Three -- 1. Political Philosophy (1282b14- 1284a3) -- 2. Hares and Hermaphrodites (1284a3- 1284b34) -- 3. Kings (1284b35- 1286a9) -- 4. The King of Kings (1286a7- 1286b40) -- 5. The King of the Beasts (1287a1- 1288b6) -- Appendix 1: A Note on the Translation -- Appendix 2: Translation of Aristotle's Politics, Book III -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

Thoroughly revised and updated, this third edition provides a comprehensive account of the major political ideologies of the past two centuries. Provides an expanded and thoroughly updated account of the major political ideologies of the past two centuries, including liberalism, conservatism, socialism, anarchism, fascism, feminism, environmentalism, and nationalismFeatures a brand new chapter on fundamentalism, along with greater emphasis on the global impact of ideologies in generalExamines the complex overlap and interplay of ideas that exist both within and between ideologiesIncorporates t

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Common Ground -- Chapter 2. Terrorism and Human Rights -- Chapter 3. Religion and Dignity -- Chapter 4. Taxes and Legitimacy -- Chapter 5. Is Democracy Possible? -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Index