
Political Theory & Studies, Political Science, Humanties & Philosophy, Literary Studies
How has the evolution of political thought shaped the structure and function of modern governance? George Holland Sabine, a distinguished scholar of political philosophy, examines the historical development of political ideas from the classical Greek period through the early twentieth century. He argues that political theories are not abstract constructs but are deeply embedded in the social and economic conditions of their respective eras, serving as responses to specific crises of authority and order.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts frequently cite this work as a foundational text for students of political science due to its comprehensive historical scope and rigorous analytical framework. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a significant level of engagement with historical and philosophical concepts.
Page Count:
948
Publication Date:
1961-01-01
Publisher:
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ISBN-10:
0030107407
ISBN-13:
9780030107405
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