As we approach the end of the century and reflect on the large number of warsand political incidents that continue to rage throughout the world it isimperative ... » 

As we approach the end of the century and reflect on the large number of warsand political incidents that continue to rage throughout the world it isimperative to understand the background and implication of the politicalphilosophies that instigate many of these conflicts.Hudelsons book is a brief introduction to the major topics and issues inpolitical philosophy from the Enlightenment to Postmodernism. Within the scopeof ten short chapters he presents both the historical background of and asystematic discussion of contemporary issues relating to the major traditionswithin political philosophy making this the ideal introduction to the topicfor students and interested readers. «