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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

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Brief Contents -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Ideology -- Preview -- The Development of Ideology -- The Source of Ideology -- Ideology Defined -- The Origin of the Term -- Contemporary Definitions -- Ideology and Philosophy -- Questions for Discussion -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- Chapter 2 The Spectrum of Political Attitudes -- Preview -- Understanding the Spectrum -- Change, or Policy Options -- Radical -- Liberal -- Moderate -- Conservative -- Reactionary -- Values, or Personal Philosophy -- Motivation

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

This article argues that proliferation of prefixes like 'neo' and 'post' that adorn conventional 'isms' have cast a long shadow on the contemporary relevance of traditional political ideologies. Suggesting that there is, indeed, something new about today's political belief systems, the essay draws on the concept of 'social imaginaries' to make sense of the changing nature of the contemporary ideological landscape. The core thesis presented here is that today's ideologies are increasingly translating the rising global imaginary into competing political programs and agendas. But these subjective dynamics of denationalization at the heart of globalization have not yet dispensed with the declining national imaginary. The twenty-first century promises to be an ideational interregnum in which both the global and national stimulate people's deep-seated understandings of community. Suggesting a new classification scheme dividing contemporary political ideologies into 'market globalism', 'justice globalism', and 'jihadist globalism', the article ends with a brief assessment of the main ideological features of justice globalism.