Book excerpt: The book has been designed with the A Level and undergraduate student in mind. Each Chapter contains; A summary of how each ideology views the issues presented by the concept of equality, the role of the state, the relationship between the individual and society, etc. Coverage of all the main strands of thought Recommended reading with a brief description of each book Ideas for further discussion in the classroom A summary of useful quotes All the key terms summarised As the title states this is the definitive guide to political ideologies. Over a hundred key theorists are refered to, and all A Level syllabus routes are covered (as well as Cambridge Pre-U). The definitive guide to political ideologies is also applicable for undergraduates.