With a focus on real-world issues and an extensive range of thought-provoking case studies, Issues in Political Theory provides the clearest, most engaging introduction to political theory and how it is applied to address the most important issues confronting the world today.

Catriona McKinnon is Professor of Political Theory at the University of Reading.
Robert Jubb is Associate Professor in Political Philosophy at the University of Reading.
Patrick Tomlin is Reader in Philosophy at the University of Warwick.

• Introduction


• 1: Keith Hyams: Political Obligation


• 2: Ian Carter: Liberty


• 3: Massimo Renzo: Crime and Punishment


• 4: Thomas Christiano: Democracy


• 5: David Owen: Power


• 6: Jonathan Wolff: Equality and Social Justice


• 7: Anna Elisabetta Galeotti: Toleration


• 8: Monica Mookherjee: Multiculturalism


• 9: Clare Chambers: Gender


• 10: Zofia Stemplowska: Global Poverty


• 11: Tom Campbell: Human Rights


• 12: Sarah Fine: Sovereignty and Borders


• 13: Helen Frowe: War and Intervention


• 14: Simon Caney: The Environment