000 -LEADER |
fixed length control field |
01943nam a22002177a 4500 |
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
ISBN |
0816043515 |
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
ISBN |
9780816043514 |
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
Classification number |
320.03 |
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
Title |
Encyclopedia of political thought [electronic resource] / |
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
Place of publication |
New York : |
Name of publisher |
Facts on File, |
Year of publication |
ⓒ2001 |
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
Number of Pages |
1 online resource (ix, 342 pages) : |
Other physical details |
illustrations ; 29 cm |
490 ## - SERIES STATEMENT |
Series statement |
Facts on File library of world history |
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
General note |
"Chronology of political thought and events": pages 319-326 Includes bibliographical references and index. |
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE |
Formatted contents note |
List of contributors -- Preface -- Entries A-Z -- Appendix: Classic books in political thought -- Chronology of political thought and events -- Index. |
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
Summary, etc |
Encyclopedia of Political Thought is an indispensable resource for students or general readers who want to know more about the major ideas, philosophies, and concepts of civic administration that have influenced and shaped civilization past and present. With particular emphasis on the 20th century, the encyclopedia contains more than 400 cross-referenced entries that make up an up-to-date survey of topics that have been crucial to the history of humankind, including the rise and fall of communism, the advent of feminism, and the advancement of democracy. Key concepts and controversial issues are clearly defined and thoughtfully analyzed, with examples from current events used to enhance the reader's understanding of the ideas presented. Ideologies are not only considered within historical context but are also related to contemporary politics, enhancing the book's usefulness for reports, student debates, or general research. A chronology provides a linear presentation of the evolution of political thinking |
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
Topical Term |
Political science -- Encyclopedias. |
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
Topical Term |
Political science -- History -- Encyclopedias. |
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
Topical Term |
World politics -- Encyclopedias |
700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
Personal name |
Sheldon, Garrett Ward |
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
Koha item type |
Electronic Books |