Politics: The Struggle for Order, Institutions, Interests, and Change in the 21st Century

Chapters Overview

1. Politics: Defines core concepts and structures of political systems.
2. Anarchism: Explores alternative political philosophies challenging traditional state structures.
3. Anarcho-Capitalism: Combines anarchist principles with a free-market economy.
4. Democracy: Examines strengths and weaknesses of democratic systems.
5. Individualism: Analyzes the role of individual rights in politics.
6. Libertarian Socialism: Balances individual freedom with social equality.
7. Political Philosophy: Covers fundamental ideas underpinning various political systems.
8. Socialism: Highlights principles of social ownership and production.
9. State (Polity): Analyzes the state’s role in governance.
10. Statism: Investigates the power and authority of the state.
11. Political System: Unpacks different societal structures like democracies and monarchies.
12. Anarchist Economics: Explores economic models outside traditional state structures.
13. Anarchism and Capitalism: Examines intersections between these ideologies.
14. Left-Libertarianism: Combines liberty with social justice.
15. Stateless Society: Considers the feasibility of a society without a formal state.
16. Outline of Anarchism: Offers a comprehensive understanding of anarchist principles.
17. Glossary of Anarchism: Defines key terms in anarchist theory.
18. Anarchy: Distinguishes core ideas from common misconceptions.
19. State Socialism: Investigates socialism with a central state role.
20. Types of Socialism: Explores branches from Marxism to democratic socialism.
21. Outline of Socialism: Summarizes core socialist tenets.

"Politics" provides the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to understand and engage with today’s political landscape.