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A lively and engaging collection which explains the various strands of political theory, identifies key futures trends and explores the foundations of contemporary debate. Features interviews with pre-eminent theorists, including Quentin Skinner, Carole Pateman and Alex Honneth.

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Introduction; G.Browning , R.Prokhovnik & M.Dimova-Cookson A Conversation with Benjamin Barber; M.Saward Vital Materiality and Non-Human Agency: An Interview with Jane Bennett; G.Khan Subaltern Studies, Postcolonial Marxism and ´Finding your Place to Begin From´: An Interview with Dipesh Chakrabarty; M.Dimova-Cookson An Interview with Jerry Cohen; S.Tormey Pluralism, Capitalism, and the Fragility of Things: An Interview with William Connolly; M.Wenman The Right to Justification: Towards a Critical Theory of Justice and Democracy - An Interview with Rainer Forst; X.Guillaume A Conversation with Bonnie Honig: Exploring Agonistic Humanism; G.Browning A Conversation with Carole Pateman: Reflections on Democratic Participation, The Sexual Contract, and Power Structures; S.On Republicanism, Philosophy of Freedom and the History of Ideas: An Interview with Philip Pettit; M.Dimova-Cookson Taking a Broader View of Humanity: An Interview with Amartya Sen; F.Forman-Barzilai Approaching Political Theory Historically: An Interview with Quentin Skinner; R.Prokhovnik The Political Theory of Boundaries and the Boundaries of Political Theory: An Interview with R.B.J. Walker; R.Prokhovnik

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´This volume of dialogues presents an absorbing portrait of the current state of the discipline of political theory. The editors are to be congratulated for their innovative commitment to a more comprehensive grasp of the discipline as it really functions.´ - Emeritus Professor Andrew Vincent, Cardiff and Sheffield Universities, UK

´It is really rare to gain a glimpse of how political theorists reflect upon their own work. Featuring conversations with some of the most prominent contemporary theorists carried out by distinguished theorists in their own right, this book presents most valuable insights for both beginners and advanced readers - a remarkable accomplishment.´ - Engin Isin, Professor of Politics, The Open University, UK

´These are engaging dialogues, informative for students seeking an introduction to ideas, and illuminating for established researchers.´

Elizabeth Frazer, Official Fellow and Tutor in Politics, Tutor for Admissions, New College, Oxford

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