An introduction to political ideologies, this book explains the nature of ideology and its part in political life. It then examines liberalism, socialism, conservatism, marxism, anarchism and fascism in turn, taking a broadly historical approach to show how each has evolved. The new right in the 1980s is also discussed, together with more recent developments in religious and sexual politics. Adams shows that contemporary ideological thinking is thriving, despite the "end of ideology" proclaimed after the capitalist West's triumph in the Cold War. He also discusses prospects for future ideological developments. This book is designed for A level students and undergraduates of politics, and political theory and philosophy.
- ISBN10 0719060192
- ISBN13 9780719060199
- Publish Date 11 October 2001 (first published 22 July 1993)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 January 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Manchester University Press
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 328
- Language English