Books like The Oxford Handbook Of Political Ideologies by Michael Freeden

The Oxford Handbook of Political Ideologies offers an exhaustive survey of the field, organized into three sections. The first reviews historical perspectives on ideology through conceptual history, Marx studies, social science theory, and continental philosophy. The second presents contemporary interpretations and critical analyses of ideology’s social impact. The third focuses on leading ideological families and traditions, detailing their cultural and geographical manifestations from both historical and modern viewpoints. Each chapter, written by specialists, applies the latest theoretical and methodological approaches, positioning the study of ideologies at the core of political theory and analysis. The handbook serves as an essential resource for courses on political theory and for scholars seeking to advance their understanding of ideologies.

First publish date: 2013