Utopian Politics : Citizenship and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780415669016 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 200 str.

Rhiannon Firth

Opis

What place do utopian ideals have in contemporary politics? In the context of economic downturn, global climate change and theoretical perspectives such as 'risk society', the world we live in today seems to be intensely aware of the problems that we face and the lack of solutions generated by traditional, cynical politics and politicians. Utopian Politics examines the idea of an alternative and utopian political life, inspired by post-structural anarchist theory. It argues that a new methodology is possible in politics and citizenship studies to offer an optimistic and theoretically rigorous contribution to politics and political theory. Utopian Politics will be of interest to students and scholars of political theory, ethics and citizenship.

Recenzje

'This book makes a significant contribution to theories of citizenship in demonstrating the possibility of alternative frameworks. It alsmo makes contributions in concretely applying radical thought. And it contributes to a growing literature on critical utopias, usefully extending the reach of this literature by bringing it into contact with issues of citizenship.' Andy Robinson, University of Nottingham, Political Theory Journal

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Utopianism: Two Traditions 3. Critical Utopias in Practice 4.Territory 5. Authority 6. Rights 7. Towards a Conclusion:New Openings

O autorze

Rhiannon Firth completed her PhD at the University of Nottingham, UK.