Rousseau's The social contract
Wraight, Christopher D.
Rousseau's The social contract a reader's guide / [electronic resource] : Christopher D. Wraight. - London ; New York : Continuum, ℗♭2008. - 1 online resource (viii, 136 pages). - Continuum reader's guides. . - Continuum reader's guides. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-131) and index.
1. Context -- 2. Overview of Themes -- 3. Reading the Text : Book I, Book II, Books III and IV -- 4. Reception and Influence -- Further Reading.
Rousseau's The Social Contract is one of the most important works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Since its publication in 1762, it has been profoundly influential in shaping the historical developments of many societies and remains sharply relevant today. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseau's work for the first time, this Reader's Guide offers guidance on philosophical and historical context, key themes, reading the text, reception and influence and advice on further reading.
Available electronically via the Internet.
9781441120953 (electronic bk.) 1441120955 (electronic bk.)
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778. Du contrat social.
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. Political Science. POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE Electronic books.
320.11
Rousseau's The social contract a reader's guide / [electronic resource] : Christopher D. Wraight. - London ; New York : Continuum, ℗♭2008. - 1 online resource (viii, 136 pages). - Continuum reader's guides. . - Continuum reader's guides. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-131) and index.
1. Context -- 2. Overview of Themes -- 3. Reading the Text : Book I, Book II, Books III and IV -- 4. Reception and Influence -- Further Reading.
Rousseau's The Social Contract is one of the most important works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Since its publication in 1762, it has been profoundly influential in shaping the historical developments of many societies and remains sharply relevant today. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseau's work for the first time, this Reader's Guide offers guidance on philosophical and historical context, key themes, reading the text, reception and influence and advice on further reading.
Available electronically via the Internet.
9781441120953 (electronic bk.) 1441120955 (electronic bk.)
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778. Du contrat social.
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. Political Science. POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE Electronic books.
320.11