"Michael Oakeshott was a leading political theorist described by the Telegraph in 1990 as 'the greatest political philosopher in the Anglo-Saxon tradition since Mill - or even Burke'. There has been sustained interest in his work, and a developing body of literature, over recent years. This book offers a clearly written and accessible critical analysis: it presents complex theories and concepts in a way that will introduce new readers to Oakeshott's work, and at the same time offers a fresh approach for those already familiar with his philosophy."--Jacket.