Talking Politics is a philosophical examination of some of the basic concepts of political discourse. Its primary focus is on the ordinary; on what is said by politicians in newspapers and by people in pubs rather than on the works of political theorists. This is a work of but not on political theory. Talking Politics is: * Invaluable as a source of reference for students and contains a detailed index * Arranged thematically around topics such as `Nation'. Each entry has copious cross-references and suggestions for further reading A. W. Sparkes is uniquely qualified to write such a book combining some thirty years' teaching as a philosopher with wide experience of and a life-long fascination with politics. His attitude is that of a critical but uncynical observer. . Language: English