Political Theory

A clear tour of the major political ideologies, from liberalism, conservatism and socialism to fascism, feminism, environmentalism and populism. Each chapter explains the core ideas and how they shape real political debates.

Valérie Vézina

A short introduction to the big questions of political philosophy: what justifies the state, what makes a society just and how much freedom people should have. Brennan compares the main theories in plain language.

Jason Brennan

Eighty short answers to the essential questions about democracy, from free elections and accountable government to human rights and civil society. Published by UNESCO and illustrated with cartoons by Plantu.

David Beetham, Kevin Boyle

Explores how society and politics shape each other: power, authority, elites, political culture, socialization and participation. Written as a postgraduate course with unit summaries and review questions.

Tripura University

Applies the tools of economics to politics, with clear introductions to game theory, social choice, voting rules and theories of justice. Rigorous but accessible for students with basic math.

Hannu Nurmi