Communitarianism: A New Agenda for Politics and Citizenship

With this important book, communitarianism finds a strong voice . . . A must for all who care not only about communitarianism, but about community and, indeed, a good society..--Amitai Etzioni, author of The New Golden RuleAlthough communitarianism has a long history, it has only recently emerged to pose a major challenge to the traditional left-right divide in politics and the competing principles of individualism and collectivism.Communitarianismis the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to communitarianisms ideas and their implications for politics and citizenship. Drawing on a wide range of international examples and engaging with communitarianisms critics, Tam demonstrates clearly its relevance to the United States and the world.

Product details

• Authors: H. Tam, Henry Tam
• Assisted by: Jack Wertheimer (Editor)
• Publisher: New York Univ Pr
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.1998
• EAN: 9780814782354
• ISBN: 978-0-8147-8235-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 581 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education