Today's ISMS: Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism, and Libertarianism - Softcover

Ebenstein, Alan; Ebenstein, William; Fogelman, Edwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130257141 ISBN 13: 9780130257147

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

For courses in Political Ideologies, Comparative Politics, Survey of Political Theory, and Introduction to Political Science.

A time-honored classic, this text provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of the major political and economic ideologies and value systems that shaped the twentieth century.

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Synopsis:

For courses in Political Ideologies, Comparative Politics, Survey of Political Theory, and Introduction to Political Science. A time-honored classic, this text provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of the major political and economic ideologies and value systems that shaped the twentieth century.* NEW-Chapter on Libertarianism. * Explores this "ism" as an emerging ideology-its philosophical foundations and political development. * Historical developments of the majors ISMs. * Shows students the interplay between theory and practice over time. * Capitalism coverage. * Provides students with sections on monetary policy, capitalism and democracy, and cultural conservatism. * Fascism material. * Enables students to explore the future of this ideology. * Communism discussions. * Allows students to examine the demise of the Soviet Union and communism throughout the world, the Deng Era in China, and the future of communism. * "For Further Reading" sections-End each chapter. * Encourages students to use this reference to expand their understanding and study of the material in the text.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0130257141
• ISBN 13: 9780130257147
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224