This volume contains a collection of articles that seek to explain the emergence and divergence of the two dominant camps of political science: ideology and methodology. The author examines the "hard" versus "soft" science argument, the history of model-fitting in studies of communism studies, the strengths and weaknesses of the rational choice movement and the historical forces and processes that have shaped political culture. Part 2 addresses the problem of transmission of methods and findings within the discipline. The author asserts that a wide gulf exists between pre- and post-1965 scholars. He discusses the current emphasis on pluralism among political theorists in Communist countries while a corresponding evaluation of this concept is occurring among American scholars. He concludes with an evaluation of the neo-statist movement and the evaluation of political development. An appendix covers the culture of the Chicago School.
Features various social questions including: Why should we strive for economic democracy? And, are radical measures needed in the defence of our freedoms? This book compiles more than 130 of the author's articles and editorials from various newspaper columns and magazines. It is intended for those who seek a practical approach to social problems.
''An important book . . . that I wish every member of Congress and would-be president would carefully study.'' -- George McGovern ''A timely and valuable study that makes a useful contribution to preserving the Constitution and our hopes for survival.'' -- Journal of American History ''To Chain the Dog of War does an excellent job of putting ......
Part of "NOMOS" series, this title considers a variety of topics in the area where economics, philosophy, and political science join paths. It includes such essays as: Contractarian Method, Private Property, and the Market Economy, Justice Under Capitalism, and Market Choice and Human Choice.
England in the middle of the 17th century was a quagmire of political posturing from a variety of power centres. Royalists, anti-royalists, the clergy, and sundry other groups were jockeying for the advantageous positions. This title attempts to unravel political complexities in order to provide answers to the confusion that engulfed England.
Proceeding from the assumption that human beings desire pleasure (and avoid pain), this title uses the utilitarianism perspective to construct a calculus for determining which action to perform when confronted with situations requiring moral decision-making the goal of which is to arrive at the 'greatest happiness of the greatest number'.
Explores topics such as the nature and extent of human freedom, the Bill of Rights, judicial review as it pertains to constitutional interpretation and the balance of powers among the three branches of government, censorship, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and social justice.
