TY - BOOK ID - 78141573 TI - Rousseau's The social contract : a reader's guide. PY - 2008 SN - 1282873423 9786612873423 1441120955 9781441120953 9780826498595 0826498590 9780826498601 0826498604 PB - New York Continuum DB - UniCat KW - Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, KW - Political philosophy. Social philosophy KW - Rousseau, Jean-Jacques UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:78141573 AB - Rousseau's The Social Contract is one of the most important works of political thought in the history of philosophy. Since its publication in 1762, it has been profoundly influential in shaping the historical developments of many societies and remains sharply relevant today. Geared towards the specific requirements of students coming to Rousseau's work for the first time, this Reader's Guide offers guidance on philosophical and historical context, key themes, reading the text, reception and influence and advice on further reading. ER -