Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal, Fifth Edition [Paperback]

Terence Ball (Author), Richard Dagger (Author)

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Publication Date: June 27, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0321159764 | ISBN-13: 978-0321159762 | Edition: 5

Extensively revised and updated the Fifth Edition of this best-seller provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the ideas and ideals that shake and shape our political world. Written with the firm belief that ideology is the driving force of nation-states, history, and politics, this innovative text covers the range of contemporary political ideologies, from the standard categories of liberalism, conservatism, and socialism to newly emerging ideological alternatives.

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“Far and away, Ball and Dagger provide the best introduction to political ideologies. They show how ideologies shape the way individuals understand the world and how thought and action are connected. Their books do not simply describe ideologies, but explain how they work–a real boon for those trying to teach political ideologies or trying to better understand them.”–Daniel I. O’Neill, University of Florida

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Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal
Seventh Edition

Terence Ball
Richard Dagger

 

The new edition of this bestselling text continues to provide an accessible overview of the 21st century’s major political ideologies, their origins, and their development. In addition to examining the major “isms” — liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and fascism — the book explores the history, structure, supporting arguments, and internal complexities of these and recently emerging ideologies.

 

The text outlines a framework defining each ideology in terms of the four functions ideologies performs — explanation, evaluation, orientation, and political program — allowing students to compare, contrast, and analyze the various ideologies. In addition, the book also shows how each ideology interprets “democracy” (which the authors characterize as an ideal rather than an ideology) and “freedom.” In examining the latter notion, the authors analyze each ideology’s view of freedom in terms of agent, obstacle, and goal.

 

New to the Seventh Edition

• A discussion of the cultural preconditions of democracy and of their relevance for recent attempts to “democratize” formerly undemocratic countries in Chapter 2.

• Emerging tensions within liberalism regarding limits upon tolerating intolerant ideologies and political movements, especially as exemplified in recent European experience, in Chapter 3.

• Emerging tensions within conservatism, especially between religious right conservatism and other varieties of conservative theory and practice, and between neoconservatism and its conservative critics in Chapter 4.

• An entirely new discussion of Christian evangelical environmentalism or “Creation care” in Chapter  9.

• Greatly expanded coverage of radical Islamism, including deep divisions within Islam, rival interpretations of the Qur’an, and whether it makes sense to speak of “Islamic fascism” or “Islamofascism” in Chapter 10.

• Useful website listings within and at the end of each chapter.

Also Available Terrence Ball and Richard Dagger, Ideals and Ideologies: A Reader, 7/e (0-205-60735-7)
A compilation of original readings from a wide range of ideological perspectives, this text puts students directly in touch with the thinkers and the ideas that have shaped our world. Pair the text and reader and receive a discount on the package price. Contact your representative for more information and to request a special package ISBN. www.pearsonhighered.com/replocator

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 5 edition (June 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321159764
• ISBN-13: 978-0321159762
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #931,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal, December 11, 2011

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This review is from: Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal (8th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is racist. It is written by two white un-cultured men who seem to think it is okay to discriminate against the muslim religion. There is even a chapter called Radical Islam. Really? Christians can be radical too - lets not forget about the Oklahoma City bombing. This book made me sick. It was awful. The authors are not intelligent, and this should have never been published.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on political ideologies I have ever read, November 24, 2007

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Chelsea Webster-knife (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal (6th Edition) (Paperback)

Comprehensive, detailed, provides full explanations of all political ideologies. If you have an interest in political ideologies, this is the book for you.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction, October 14, 2005

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M. Kalscheur (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

The authors make a noble effort to minimize bias and examine the various ideologies objectively. As a few of the negative reviews make clear, not everyone is satisfied with this book's objectivity. I would like to respectfully disagree and ask the reviewers to re-examine their own biases.