The most practically applied approach to political ideologies: evaluate critically, make links, think globally

Political Ideologies provides a broad-ranging introduction to both the classical and contemporary political ideologies. Adopting a global outlook, it introduces readers to ideologies' increasingly global reach and the different national versions of these ideologies. Importantly, ideologies are presented as frameworks of interpretation and political commitment, encouraging readers to evaluate how ideologies work in practice, the problematic links between ideas and political action, and the impact of ideologies.Regular learning features encourage readers to think critically about ideologies, and view them as competing and contestable ways of interpreting the world.

A unique 'stop and think' feature calls for readers to reflect on their own ideological beliefs.

KEY FEATURES

• Adopts a global outlook by presenting ideologies with essentially European origins as having an increasingly global reach and different national versions
• Each chapter uses case studies to demonstrate ideologies in practice, helping students to explore the problematic links between ideas and political action
• Encourages students to think critically about ideologies, and to see ideologies as competing and contestable ways of interpreting the world
• Accompanied by comprehensive online resources, to support political ideology courses.