Political Theory: A Global and Comparative Introduction

This pathbreaking new textbook offers a transformative perspective on political theory. Ideas and thinkers are presented across a uniquely wide range of time periods and geographies, forging a comprehensive network of political thought. This text is not just an introduction to political theory; it’s a call to expand the discipline’s horizons, making it more globally aware and methodologically diverse. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to understand the full spectrum of political thought and its application in today’s interconnected world.  Leigh K. Jenco is Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Department of Government, UK. Paulina Ochoa Espejo is The John L. Nau III Professor of the History and Principles of Democracy at the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia, USA.Murad Idris is Associate Professor of Political Theory at the Department of Political Science, University of Michigan, USA. Read more