Globalizing Political Theory

The book "Comparative Political Theory and Global Political Theory" is a comprehensive textbook that offers a thematic approach to the study of political theory, focusing on non-Western perspectives. It is edited by renowned scholars and designed for undergraduate use in political theory classes. The book provides a deep engagement with primary sources, offers a diverse selection of primary sources in political thought, and models close reading techniques to help students understand and analyze the material. It is a valuable resource for instructors who wish to globalize their syllabi and introduce a broader range of perspectives to their students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The strength of this volume lies in its globalizing approach to political theory. By focusing on a thematic approach, it fosters a deeper dialogue, comparison, and contrapuntal reading or engagement. The editors, who are accomplished scholars in non-Western political thought, have brought together a collection of experts who are at the forefront of their field.

While there are textbooks available in political science and political theory that cover individual topics covered by our textbook, none exist that provide a comprehensive treatment of these topics together, while also situating them in specific historical, geographical, discursive, and ideological contexts. The versatility of this book makes it suitable for use as both the primary textbook for an introductory course in political theory or as a supplement to a more traditional political theory class that focuses on the Western canon.

For instructors who assign primary sources, this book offers a rich engagement with and reference to primary sources, including block quotes, detailed textual exegesis, and summaries of the primary sources themselves. In each chapter, the authors model close reading of the primary texts, teaching students how to "do" the work of political theory while maintaining a strong focus on the source material.

Furthermore, this book provides students with access to a selection of primary sources in political thought that are not available in English, thus expanding their horizons and enriching their understanding of the field. It serves as a valuable resource not only for students but also for instructors who wish to globalize their syllabi and introduce students to a broader range of political thought.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032118260