{"product_id":"9791388115004","title":"SOCIAL CONTRACT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE SOCIAL CONTRACT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1762, this fundamental work of modern political thought argues that sovereignty resides in the people rather than in monarchs or elites. Jean-Jacques Rousseau develops the idea of a common pact through which citizens agree upon the foundations of fair and equitable coexistence. The reader will find an in-depth analysis of freedom, justice, and the organization of the State that laid the groundwork for democracy and citizens' rights. A visionary treatise whose influence remains relevant in current political and social debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRousseau examines the nature of political power and the legitimacy of state authority. He argues that human beings are born free, yet society subjects them to chains that can only be justified through a voluntary social contract. In this pact, each individual yields their rights to the community in exchange for protection and civil liberty. The work explores how the general will, which seeks the common good, should guide laws and government. Rousseau maintains that sovereignty is inalienable and indivisible, and criticizes forms of government that concentrate power in the hands of a few. The text also addresses the relationship between individual liberty and collective authority, proposing a model where citizen participation is essential for political legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular sovereignty as the foundation of legitimate power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe social pact as the origin of civil society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe general will versus particular interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCivil liberty and equality as citizens' rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of authoritarian forms of government and the defense of participatory democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and professionals in political science, philosophy, law, and the history of thought. It is also of great interest to any reader who wishes to understand the theoretical foundations of modern democracy, citizens' rights, and the legitimacy of the State. It is essential reading for those seeking to delve into the ideas that have shaped contemporary political systems and debates on social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides the theoretical foundations of modern democracy and popular sovereignty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a conceptual framework for analyzing the relationship between the individual and the State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAllows for an understanding of the origin of citizens' rights and political legitimacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates critical reflection on social organization and justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConnects 18th-century ideas with current political debates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: ROUSSEAU, JEAN-JACQUES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Biblioteca Nueva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NON-FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 175\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 231 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Biblioteca Nueva presents one of the most influential works of Western political thought. Rousseau's clarity of exposition and the enduring relevance of his ideas on popular sovereignty and the general will make this book an unavoidable reference. It is especially relevant for those who wish to understand the theoretical foundations of democracy and citizen participation, as well as for those looking for a read that combines philosophical rigor with applicability to contemporary debates on justice and government.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIBLIOTECA NUEVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406657249627,"sku":"9791388115004","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138811500.jpg?v=1781836947","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791388115004","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}