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Ttruly understand the substance and value of any great philosopher&BAD:rsquo;s work, students must examine political theory against the backdrop of history, the surrounding literature, and the individual theorist&BAD:rsquo;s views on human nature and rational motivation In this third edition of his classic text, Edward Portis provides students with the framework they need tfully appreciate the original texts they are reading and apply the concepts they are learningFully updated since the previous edition almost a decade ago, Portis expands his coverage tinclude a complete chapter on Max Weber Further, Portis strengthens his lucid introductions tthe greatest theorists of Western political thought, proving them indispensable guides for both the politically engaged citizen and the practicing social scientist He alsprovides suggestions, updated for this edition, for further reading in political theory