The Political Theory of Judith N. Shklar

Judith Shklar called for a radical shift in political theory, toward a view of the history of ideas through the lens of exile. Hess takes this lens and applies it to Shklar's own life and theoretical work.

Introduction: 'The peculiarity of the kind of refugee I was' 1. The Formative Years 2. In the Aftermath of Totalitarianism 3. The Making of a Political Theorist 4. Transatlantic Encounters of a Different Kind 5. Returning to the Theme of Exile