Terror by consent : the modern state and the breach of the social contract / Lori J. Underwood.
Terror by consent : the modern state and the breach of the social contract / Lori J. Underwood.
Terror by consent : the modern state and the breach of the social contract / Lori J. Underwood.
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New York : Peter Lang, c2007.
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N303.625/ 129
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Language
English
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Physical content
140 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Terrorism and governance by consent -- The state of nature -- Forming a civil society -- Civil foundations for terrorism -- Rogue states -- Illegitimate responses to terrorism -- A return to legitimacy.
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Publisher
New York : Peter Lang, c2007.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2007.
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Summary
"Terror by Consent is an analysis of social contract theory as it is applied to problems in the modern world, including poverty, terrorism, ideological warfare, and political cynicism. The initial chapters of this book summarize and critique major social contract theories, including those of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant and Rawls. Subsequent chapt...
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Terror by consent : the modern state and the breach of the social contract / Lori J. Underwood.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [135]-137) and index.
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N303.625/ 129
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ISBN
0820486272 (pb : alk. paper)
9780820486277 (pb : alk. paper)
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303.625
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991023469189702626
