Social and Political Philosophy: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)
John Christman has a wonderful grasp of the large layout of the field and of the detailed positions within it. He writes with tremendous clarity. It was a joy to read. I can't recommend the book more highly.–Michael Morgan, Indiana UniversitySocial and Political Philosophyis an excellent overview of the analytical tradition of the topic and should generate important discussion on the most basic and challenging issues in political philosophy.–Dialogue, October 2004