TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wraight,Christopher D.
TI  - Rousseau's The social contract: a reader's guide 
T2  - Continuum reader's guides
SN  - 9781441120953 (electronic bk.)
U1  - 320.11 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Continuum
KW  - Rousseau, Jean-Jacques,
KW  - Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
KW  - Political Science
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
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ER  -