Quentin Skinner's classic study The Foundations of Modern Political Thought was first published by Cambridge in 1978. This was the first of a series of outstanding publications that have changed forever the way the history of political thought is taught and practised. Rethinking the Foundations of Modern Political Thought looks afresh at the impact of the original work, asks why it still matters, and considers a number of significant agendas that it still inspires. A very distinguished international team of contributors has been assembled, including John Pocock, Richard Tuck and David Armitage, and the result is an unusually powerful and cohesive contribution to the history of ideas, of interest to large numbers of students of early modern history and political thought. In conclusion, Skinner replies to each chapter and presents his own thoughts on the latest trends and the future direction of the history of political thought.

A fresh look at the impact of Quentin Skinner's The Foundations of Modern Political Thought.

About the Author
Annabel Brett is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Gonville and Caius College. James Tully is Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Law, Indigenous Governance and Philosophy at the University of Victoria. Holly Hamilton-Bleakley is an independent scholar.

Reviews
'The compilation presents a group of distinguished contributors paying their homage to Skinner ... [the book] justifies the widening of the scope of political theory.' Redescriptions: Yearbook on Political Thought, Conceptual History and Feminist Theory



Book Information
ISBN 9780521849791
Author Annabel Brett
Format Hardback
Page Count 310
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 19mm