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Oxford University Press Liberalism A Very Short Introduction by Michael Freeden
Liberalism is one of the most central and pervasive political theories and ideologies, yet it is subject to different interpretations as well as misappropriations. Its history carries a crucial heritage of civilized thinking, of political practice, and of philosophical-ethical creativity.This Very Short Introduction unpacks the concept of liberalism and its various interpretations through three diverse approaches. Looking at its historical and theoretical development, analysing the liberal ideology, and understanding liberalism as a series of ethical and philosophical principles, this is a thorough exploration of the concept and practice of liberalism.About the Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Salient Features:Looks at how liberalism can be understood from a variety of perspectives, including historical, philosophical, and ideological viewpointsHighlights that liberalism is a dynamic and constantly changing set of principles and conceptsConsiders the different methodologies used to express and explore liberalismPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide