Name: Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society By Paul A. B. Clarke
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Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society Summary

Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society by Paul A. B. Clarke

This Dictionary provides a unique and groundbreaking survey of both the historical and contemporary interrelations between ethics, theology and society. In over 250 separately-authored entries, a selection of the world's leading scholars from many disciplines and many denominations present their own views on a wide range of topics.
Arranged alphabetically, entries cover all aspects of philosophy, theology, ethics, economics, politics and government. Each entry includes:
* a concise definition of the term
* a description of the principal ideas behind it
* analysis of its history, development and contemporary relevance
* a detailed bibliography giving the major sources in the field
The entire field is prefaced by an editorial introduction outlining its scope and diversity.
Selected entries include:
Animal Rights * Capital Punishment * Communism * Domestic Violence * Ethics * Evil * Government * Homophobia * Humanism * Liberation Theology * Politics * Pornography * Racism * Sexism * Society * Vivisection * Women's Ordination

Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society Reviews

`Boldly breaking fresh ground this is an important new book. It will appeal to a diverse community of readers. Purchase is strongly recommended for academic institutions serving humanities and social science students. Major public reference collections will also want a copy.' - Library Review

`This is a remarkable reference book.' - RSPCA Science Review

`The Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society is an ambitious interdisciplinary work ... the striking novelty of this volume is the juxtaposition and range of topics

About Paul A. B. Clarke

Paul Barry Clarke researches and lectures in political philosophy and political theory in the Department of Government, University of Essex. He is currently exploring the political, theological and social relationships between autonomy and citizenship. He is the author of numerous books including the Autonomy of Politics (Gower, 1988) and Citizenship (Pluto Press, 1994).
Professor Andrew Linzey is IFAW Senior Research Fellow in theology and animal rights at Mansfield College, University of Oxford. Past collaborations between the two editors include: Research on Embryos: Politics, Theology and the Law (London, 1988), Theology, the University and the Modern World (L.C.A.P., 1988) and Political Theory and Animal Rights (Pluto Press, 1990).

Selected entries include:
Abortion * AIDS * Animal Rights * Capital Punishment * Communism * Domestic Violence * Drug Addiction * Ecological Theology * Ethics * Evil * Government * Homophobia * Humanism * Imperialism * Liberation Theology * Nuclear Energy * Politics * Pornography * Racism * Sexism * Society * Unemployment * Vivisection * Women's Ordination * Zoos

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ISBN 13

9780415062121

ISBN 10

0415062128

Title

Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society by Paul A. B. Clarke

Author

Paul A. B. Clarke

Condition

Used - Very Good

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Hardback

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Year published

19951214

Number of pages

964

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Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society Paul A. B. Clarke

Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society by Paul A. B. Clarke

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Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society Summary

Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society by Paul A. B. Clarke

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