Ernest Gellner and ModernityAn exposition of Gellner's thought, both in terms of the specific areas in which he worked and the underlying consistency of his theoretical principles. It provides a context within which to evaluate Gellner's contribution to social and political thought. |
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References to this book
Ernest Gellner and Contemporary Social Thought Sini?a Male?evi?,Mark Haugaard No preview available - 2007 |