Dogmas And Dreams: A Reader In Modern Political Ideologies

Ideologies legitimize politics outline basic values socialize individuals facilitate communication and mobilize people--in short their study makes for a great entre into the study of political theory and the discipline of political science. A source both of stability and instability concord and conflict the ideologies explored in this anthology show the dynamics of politics through the study of ideas. With 18 of 49 selections new to this edition Dogmas and Dreams signals a renewed emphasis on political ideologies showing how public discourse--for better or for worse--reflects the complexity and chaos of an increasingly global world. With Nancy Loves concise and insightful introductions original selections by influential thinkers challenge students to question their political convictions and thus discover and explore their own political beliefs. New to the third edition: Updated selections convey the continuing evolution of traditional right/left ideologies of liberalism and conservatism as well as socialism and fascism. Expanded sections on feminism and environmentalism illustrate the role of ideologies beyond left and right in transforming mainstream politics. A new section on nationalism and globalization addresses the continued importance of political ideology post-9/11 including multiple perspectives on new fundamentalisms with selections from Edward Said Sulayman Nyang Samuel Huntington Benjamin Barber and Fred Dallmayr.