The History of Ideas by David Runciman
What is the history of ideas - and how has it shaped our world today?
Praise for Confronting Leviathan and David Runciman: 'Bracingly intelligent.. a wonderful read -- Mark Mazower * Guardian *
Incredibly timely ... wonderful elegance and clarity through which complex ideas are presented ... That the book helps make thinking about the state enjoyable is just the least of its many exceptional qualities -- Pascal Donohue * Irish Times *
A brilliant introduction for anyone looking to engage with political debates beyond the headlines ... Excellent -- Joshua Pugh Ginn * Herald *
One of the great modern writers of democracy -- Anne Applebaum
Incredibly timely ... wonderful elegance and clarity through which complex ideas are presented ... That the book helps make thinking about the state enjoyable is just the least of its many exceptional qualities -- Pascal Donohue * Irish Times *
A brilliant introduction for anyone looking to engage with political debates beyond the headlines ... Excellent -- Joshua Pugh Ginn * Herald *
One of the great modern writers of democracy -- Anne Applebaum
David Runciman is Professor of Politics at the University of Cambridge and the former Head of the Department of Politics and International Studies. His previous books for Profile include The Handover, Confronting Leviathan, Where Power Stops and How Democracy Ends. He writes regularly about politics for the London Review of Books, created the widely acclaimed weekly podcast Talking Politics and is the current host of Past Present Future.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781800815902 |
| Title | The History of Ideas |
| Author | David Runciman |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-07-04 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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