TY - BOOK AU - Miller,David TI - Political philosophy: a very short introduction SN - 9780192803955 (pbk.) AV - JA71 .M457 2003 U1 - 320.011 DAV 23 PY - 2003/// CY - Oxford PB - Oxford University Press KW - Political science KW - Philosophy N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Why do we need political philosophy? Political authority Democracy Freedom and the limits of government Justice Feminism and multiculturalism Nations, states, and global justice N2 - "In this Very Short Introduction, David Miller demonstrates the practical importance of political philosophy and explores some of these fundamental issues, asking why democracy is the best form of government and which areas of life should be kept free from political interference. David Miller also examines the new challenges posed by feminism, multiculturalism, and globalization, and questions whether ideals of good government that were first developed in the era of city-states can still have relevance today" ER -