The Multiculturalism of Fear

ISBN-13: 9780198297123 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 280 str.

Jacob T. Levy

Opis

This vital new liberal account of multiculturalism combines an analysis of the policy dilemmas faced by multiethnic states around the world with a philosophical consideration of multiculturalism and nationalism. Jacob T. Levy boldly argues that liberalism should not be centrally concerned with either preserving or transcending cultural communities, practices, and identities. Rather, he contends that liberalism should focus on mitigating evils such as inter-ethnic civil wars and state violence against ethnic minorities. In order for this "multiculturalism of fear" to be grounded in the realities of ethnic politics and conflict, it must take seriously the importance people place on their ethnic identities and cultural practices without falling into a celebration of cultural belonging.
Levy applies his approach to a variety of policy problems, including the regulation of sexist practices inside cultural communities, secession and national self-determination, land rights, and customary law, and draws on cases from such diverse states as Australia, Canada, Israel, India, South Africa, and the United States.

Recenzje

The Multiculturalism of Fear is undoubtedly another book about multiculturalism, but rather than rehearsing old arguments in a familiar way, it contains a number of important messages and leads the reader to think about the topic in new ways.

O autorze

Jacob T. Levy, Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Chicago