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Encyclopedia of Political Theory. Ed. by Mark Bevir. Los Angeles, Calif.: Sage, 2010. 3 vols, acid-free $425 (ISBN 978-1-4129-5865-3).
How should we live together collectively? What is the nature and purpose of human associations? Where does the government fit in? What is its purpose? What are the limits of its legitimate authority? What is the best form of government? These questions have fascinated scholars and students from antiquity to the rise of modern political theory in the seventeenth century to the debate over the proper role of government today Interest in the theory of politics, moreover, is rapidly growing as citizens are continuously asked to consider and assess their proper relationship with modern governments. At the same time, electorates are becoming increasingly disenchanted by politicians and political ideologists. Interest in political theory should continue to expand as public policy, foreign affairs, domestic politics, social and environmental issues, healthcare, immigration, demand for public services, and similar issues will require new and innovative ideas from our public officials.
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