Dictionary of Conservative and Libertarian Thought (Routledge Revivals)

<p>First published in 1991 this is a reissue of the pathbreaking <em>Dictionary of Conservative and Libertarian Thought</em> the first book to examine the ideals and arguments produced by the intellectual traditions of both conservatism and classical liberalism.</p><p>Covering the ideas of many such distinguished thinkers as Hayek Scruton Friedman and Buchanan the volume provides a valuable survey of the historical development of both schools of thought in all of the major western countries and their contributions to contemporary debates.</p><p>From American Conservatism to French Liberalism Invisble Hand to Organic Society from Scientism to Scepticism and Utopianism to Voluntarism this is a vital work whose reissue will be welcomed as much by the keen layperson as by students of political science the history of philosophy economics and public policy.</p>