کتاب Politics Original The Politics is one of the most influential texts in the history of political thought and it raises issues which still confront anyone who wants to think seriously about the ways in which human societies are organized and governed By examining the way societies are runfrom households to city statesAristotle establishes how successful constitutions can best be initiated and upheld For this edition Sir Ernest Barkers fine translation which has been widely used for nearly half a century has been extensively revised to meet the needs of the modern reader The accessible introduction and clear notes examine the historical and philosophical background of the work and discuss its significance for modern political thought  About the Series For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities voluminous notes to clarify the text uptodate bibliographies for further study and much more