Reference Sources for Political Theory/Thought
- The Encyclopedia of Political Thought"Examines the history of political thought from antiquity to contemporary political theory and political philosophy." [publisher]
- Encyclopedia of Political Theory / Mark Bevir, editor.Note: The search window across the top of this resource will search across all of the Sage Knowledge encyclopedias. After opening the link, scroll down to find the search options for this title.
"... examines the ideas of the major political theorists from before Plato to our own times; the main schools of political thought; the concepts and issues that have captured the imagination and attention of political theorists; and some of the main institutions and practices inspired by political thought. [Also available in print: Olin Library Reference, JA 61.E515 2010] - Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Political ThoughtAlso available in print: Olin Library, JA61 .B63
"...outlines the thought of leading political theorists, past and present, and considers the way in which thinking about politics has evolved historically. " [preface] - Cambridge History of Twentieth Century Political ThoughtSearch tip: To avoid casting your search across the entire Cambridge Histories collection, use the "Search Within" search box.
See also:
- The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Political Thought
- The Cambridge history of medieval political thought c. 350-c. 1450
- The Cambridge history of political thought, 1450-1700
- The Cambridge history of eighteenth-century political thought
- The Cambridge history of nineteenth-century political thought
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Encyclopedia of Government and Politics by Call Number: Olin Library Reference JA61 .C66x 2004Chapter-length essays on 88 different topics describe the history of the field, theoretical aspects, and current issues. A bibliography is included with each entry.
- Routledge Encyclopedia of PhilosophyOnline version of the Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy. Articles can be browsed alphabetically or by philosophical themes, philosophies, historical periods, and religions. Full text entries can be searched by keyword, contributor, or bibliography. Bibliographies. Frequently updated.
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Encyclopedia of the American Left by Call Number: Olin Library Reference, HX86 .E58x 1998"By placing a strong emphasis on radicals -- anarchists, socialists, and communists -- the Encyclopedia of the American Left has been able to delve into many topics that are otherwise little known or that are frequently discussed without relation to their actual Left context. [Preface, ix] Well indexed with numerous cross-references, each entry is signed and includes a list of sources for further reading." [publisher]
Encyclopedia of Democratic Thought by Call Number: Olin Library Reference JC423 .E54x 2001 +Covers key concepts and issues in democracy. Articles, written by subject experts, range from 1-6 pages with lists to further readings. Includes scholarly essays on Direct Action, Participation, Social Movements, etc.
American Conservatism by Call Number: Olin Library Reference, JC573.2.U6 A43 2006 +Published by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, this single-volume reference source explores conservative thought on a wide variety of social, political, and foreign policy issues, with additional entries on conservative thinkers, publications, and organizations important to the development of American conservative thought.
