Perspectives on Politics in Shakespeare

Author:   John A. Murley ,  Sean D. Sutton ,  John E. Alvis ,  George Anastaplo
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Edition:   annotated edition
ISBN:  

9780739116845


Pages:   276
Publication Date:   31 August 2006
Format:   Paperback
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Political science is becoming ever more reliant on abstract statistical models and almost divorced from human judgment, hope, and idealism. William Shakespeare offers the political scientist an antidote to this methodological alienation, this self-imposed exile from the political concerns of citizens and politicians. Shakespeare, the most quoted author in the English-speaking world, presents his characters as rulers, citizens, and statesmen of the most famous regimes, governed by their respective laws and shaped by their respective political and social institutions. The actions, deliberations, mistakes, and successes of his characters reveal the limitations and strengths of their regimes, whether they be Athens, Rome, or England. The contributors to this volume, esteemed scholars of political science, show us that Shakespeare's poetic imagination displays the very essence of politics and inspires valuable reflection on the fundamental questions of statesmanship and political leadership. Perspectives on Shakespeare's Politics explores such themes as classical republicanism and liberty, the rule of law and morality, the nature and limits of statesmanship, and the character of democracy.

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Author:   John A. Murley ,  Sean D. Sutton ,  John E. Alvis ,  George Anastaplo
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books
Edition:   annotated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.426kg
ISBN:  

9780739116845


ISBN 10:   0739116843
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   31 August 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This is an impressive collection by some of the most gifted political thinkers writing on Shakespeare today. Claremont Review of Books


This is an impressive collection by some of the most gifted political thinkers writing on Shakespeare today. Claremont Review Of Books


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John A. Murley is Professor and Chair of Political Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Sean D. Sutton is Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

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