The Encyclopedia of Political Thought, 8 Volume Set

Unrivaled in scope and scholarly rigor, The Encyclopedia of Political Thought contains over 900 A Z entries on the most significant political thinkers, theories, concepts, ideas, and schools of thought. Available online or as an eight–volume print set, the Encyclopedia examines the history of political thought, contemporary political theory, and political philosophy. The entries range in size from shorter definitions and biographies to extended treatments of major topics and traditions. The Encyclopedia traces the evolution of political thinking from antiquity to the present and emphasizes the richness and diversity of the field s traditions. Published in association with the Foundations of Political Theory, an organized section of the American Political Science Association, the Encyclopedia brings together distinguished scholars from a wide spectrum of theoretical perspectives. The entries themselves cover key theories and methods from within and outside the canon, with a particular focus on representing nonwestern perspectives. The Encyclopedia espouses a broad vision of political thought that creates links to many other disciplines, including anthropology, classics, economics, literature, and sociology. The online platform contains interactive crossreferencing links and powerful searching and browsing capabilities within the work and across Wiley s comprehensive online reference collection. Combining the most important content with insights from leading scholars, this is an essential reference for students and scholars of political theory at all levels. Online edition available at www.encyclopediaofpoliticalthought.com.