In this controversial book, Andrew Vincent offers a comprehensive, synoptic, and comparative analysis of the major conceptions of political theory throughout the twentieth century. The book challenges established views of contemporary political theory and provides critical perspectives on the future of the subject. It will be an indispensable resource for all scholars and students of the discipline.

• Preface


• 1: An Eclectic Subject


• Part 1


• 2: We Have a Firm Foundation


• Part 2


• 3: Foundations Shaken but not Stirred


• 4: Bleached Foundations


• Part 3


• 5: Shoring up Foundations


• 6: New Conventions for Old


• Part 4


• 7: Segmented Foundations and Pluralism


• 8: Standing Problems


• Part 5


• 9: Dialogic Foundations


• 10: Circular Foundations


• Conclusion


• Bibliography