About this title: In a new edition of this text whose wit does not conceal its serious intent, Britain's pre-eminent progressive political philosopher explores the distinctions of conservatism, seeking the fundamental principle that unifies it and is its rationale and foundation. He brings the resources of analytic philosophy to bear on such political parties as the Republican party in the United States and the Conservative Party and now also the New Labour party in Britain. He examines the thinkers of this tradition, From Edmund Burke and Adam Smith to Michael Oakeshott and Robert Nozick. He does not give up ...
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Edition: Revised Edition
Binding: Wraps
Publisher: Pluto Press, United Kingdom
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780745321295ISBN:0745321291
Description: Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 0-7453-2129-1 Trade Examines ideology and reality in British & American politics in order to establish the true distinctions of conservatism., nice clean text, 334pp. w/index. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pluto Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780745321295ISBN:0745321291
Description: New. In this text, Ted Honderich, Britain's pre-eminent progressive political philosopher explores the distinctions of conservatism, seeking the fundamental principle that unifies it and is its rationale and foundation. read more
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. Reviews of the first edition: "A spirited polemic, which will give a lot of amusement and, perhaps more important, cause a lot of annoyance. It will never be possible to take conservative claims about tradition, moderation, constitutionality or limited government wholly seriously ever again. " — Rodney Barker, Tribune"It offers a powerful ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PLUTO PR
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780745321295ISBN:0745321291
Description: New. Reviews of the first edition: "A spirited polemic, which will give a lot of amusement and, perhaps more important, cause a lot of annoyance. It will never be possible to take conservative claims about tradition, moderation, constitutionality or limit... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. Reviews of the first edition: "A spirited polemic, which will give a lot of amusement and, perhaps more important, cause a lot of annoyance. It will never be possible to take conservative claims about tradition, moderation, constitutionality or limited government wholly seriously ever again. " — Rodney Barker, Tribune"It offers a powerful critique of the ... read more
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