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"In the realm of political discourse there is a distinct gap in understanding between Russia and the West. To an outsider, the ideas that animate the actions of Russia's ruling elite, opposition, and civil society--from the motivations driving Russia's political actors to the class structure and international and domestic constraints that shape Russia's political thinking--remain shrouded in mystery. Contrary to the view that a bleak discursive uniformity reigns in Putin's Russia, Political Ideologies in Contemporary Russia shows that the country is engaging in serious theoretical debates across a wide spectrum of modern ideologies including liberalism, nationalism, feminism, and multiculturalism. Elena Chebankova argues that the nation is fragmented and the state seeks to balance the various ideological movements to ensure that none dominates. She shows that each of the main ideological trends is far from uniform, but the major opposition is between liberalism and traditionalism. The pluralistic picture she describes contests many current portrayals of Russia as an authoritarian or even totalitarian state. Offering an alternative to the Western lens through which to view global politics, Political Ideologies in Contemporary Russia is a major contribution to our understanding of contemporary Russia."--

"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

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

"The new edition of Political Ideologies: An Introduction continues to be the best introductory textbook for students of political ideologies. Completely revised and updated throughout this edition features: A comprehensive introduction to all the most important ideologies. Brand new chapters on Multiculturalism and Green Political Theory An updatred chapter which examines the growing influence of religion on politicsMore contemporary examples of 21st century iterations of socialism, conservatism & fascism. Enhanced discussion of the end of ideology debates and emerging theories of ideological formationAccessible and packed with both historical and contemporary examples, this is the most useful textbooks for scholars and students of political ideologies. The contributors to this volume have all taught or carried out research in the School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy at Queen's University, Belfast, or have close research connections with the School"--

THIS ARTICLE ARGUES THAT THE LOCAL IDEOLOGIES THAT PERMEATE POLITICAL LIFE AS WELL AS THE FALSE AND FRAGILE BELIEFS THAT PERMEATE ORDINARY LIFE SHOULD BE ANALYZED ALONG THE SAME LINES. THIS THEORY EXPLAINS THE "BIASES" DISCOVERED BY COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGISTS. IT ALSO SOLVES THE DIFFICULT PROBLEM OF EXPLAINING MAGICIAL BELIEFS. FINALLY, IT EXPLAINS THE MANY STRANGE COLLECTIVE BELIEFS THAT PEOPLE CURRENTLY OBSERVE IN THEIR SOCIETIES. IT EXPLAINS IDEOLOGICAL BELIEFS.