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For Love of Country: An Essay on Patriotism and Nationalism
ISBN: 9780198293583 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Nationalism and patriotism are two of the most powerful forces shaping world history. Though seen by many as two sides of the same coin, they can and must be distinguished. Reconstructing the historical meaning of the terms, Maurizio Viroli shows that the two concepts have been used for very different political and ideological goals. Over the centuries, the language of patriotism has been used to strengthen or invoke a generous and caring love of the political institutions and the way of life that sustain the common liberty of a people, whereas the language of nationalism was forged in late...
Nationalism and patriotism are two of the most powerful forces shaping world history. Though seen by many as two sides of the same coin, they can and ...
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273,22 |
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National Self-Determination and Secession
ISBN: 9780198293842 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This ambitious study brings together for the first time a series of original essays on the ethics of secession. A host of leading figures explore key issues in this important debate, including, what is "a people" and what gives them a right to secede? And is national self-determination consistent with liberal and democratic principles or is it a dangerous doctrine?
This ambitious study brings together for the first time a series of original essays on the ethics of secession. A host of leading figures explore key ...
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915,22 |
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Pluralism and the Politics of Difference (State, Culture, and Ethnicity in Comparative Perspective)
ISBN: 9780198294269 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This powerful new study examines pluralism in three settings: early states, modern industrial societies, and the contemporary postmodern' world, each of which vary economically, politically, and in the space they allow difference. Identifying several kinds of pluralism, the author points to a range of choices facing us as we move into the twenty-first century, trying to reconcile the competing demands of universalism and difference.
This powerful new study examines pluralism in three settings: early states, modern industrial societies, and the contemporary postmodern' world, each ...
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231,76 |
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Debating Democracy's Discontent: Essays on American Politics, Law, and Public Philosophy
ISBN: 9780198294962 / Angielski / Miękka / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here, a distinguished cast of some the world's finest political and legal theorists offer criticisms of Michael Sandel's Democracy's Discontent, a recent, popular, and influential call for a more moralistic democracy. In this collection, Sandel's liberal and feminist critics square off with his communitarian and civic republican sympathizers in a lively and wide-ranging discussion that spans constitutional law, culture, and political economy. Such practical, topical issues as immigration, gay marriage, federalism, adoption, abortion, corporate speech, militias, and economic disparity are...
Here, a distinguished cast of some the world's finest political and legal theorists offer criticisms of Michael Sandel's Democracy's Discontent, a rec...
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501,03 |
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The Civic Minimum: On the Rights and Obligations of Economic Citizenship
ISBN: 9780198295051 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many governments today are engaged in far-reaching programs of 'welfare reform'. But what would a just program of welfare reform consist in? Is the current emphasis on linking welfare 'rights' to 'responsibilities' justifiable?
In this book, Stuart White reconsiders the principles of economic citizenship appropriate to a democratic society, and explores the radical implications of these principles for public policy. Many governments today are engaged in far-reaching programs of 'welfare reform'. But what would a just program of welfare reform consist in? Is the cu...
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593,07 |
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Learning Democracy: Democratic and Economic Values in Unified Germany
ISBN: 9780198295174 / Angielski / Twarda / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Germany's unification initially raised fears about an all-powerful and undemocratic Germany at the heart of Europe. Based on hundreds of in-depth interviews, this book examines the democratic views of parliamentarians in Germany and compares them to the views of ordinary citizens. The book argues that although the majority of Germans support democratic values, especially in western Germany, there is significant evidence for lingering authoritarianism in the East. More than just an analysis of German political culture, the book offers compelling conclusions about the future of democracy in all...
Germany's unification initially raised fears about an all-powerful and undemocratic Germany at the heart of Europe. Based on hundreds of in-depth inte...
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961,24 |
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The Making of the Republican Citizen
ISBN: 9780198295198 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How did the major political events of the early 20th century affect the everyday lives of ordinary people in China? Being a modern citizen of the Chinese republic meant repudiating much of the very ritual that had previously defined one as Chinese. This book uses a wealth of new sources to look at the political history of the period and to detail the complex interactions between an ever more activist state and its new citizens.
How did the major political events of the early 20th century affect the everyday lives of ordinary people in China? Being a modern citizen of the Chin...
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869,20 |
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Myths and Memories of the Nation
ISBN: 9780198295341 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book explores the roots of nationalism by examining the myths, symbols, and memories of the nation through an "ethno-symbolic" approach. It reveals the continuing power of myth and memory to mobilize, define, and shape people and their destinies. It examines the variety and durability of ethnic attachments and national identities, and assesses the contemporary revival of ethnic conflicts and nationalism.
This book explores the roots of nationalism by examining the myths, symbols, and memories of the nation through an "ethno-symbolic" approach. It revea...
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673,62 |
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Justice and Punishment: The Rationale of Coercion
ISBN: 9780198295730 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book aims to answer the question of why, and by what right, some people punish others. With a groundbreaking new theory, Matravers argues that the justification of punishment must be embedded in a larger political and moral theory. He also uses the problem of punishment to undermine contemporary accounts of justice.
This book aims to answer the question of why, and by what right, some people punish others. With a groundbreaking new theory, Matravers argues that th...
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351,47 |
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The Law, Politics, and the Constitution: Essays in Honor of Geoffrey Marshall
ISBN: 9780198295853 / Angielski / Twarda / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Increasingly, in contemporary British politics, the spotlight is being thrown on issues of constitutional change and reform. The varied contributions in this book, from leading scholars in the fields of politics and constitutional law, tackle the key questions troubling politicians and observers of politics in this time of acute constitutional change.
Increasingly, in contemporary British politics, the spotlight is being thrown on issues of constitutional change and reform. The varied contributions ...
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434,30 |
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Reappraising Republican China
ISBN: 9780198296171 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a testament to the accomplishments of Republican studies during the 1980s and early 1990s. Leading scholars review many aspects of contemporary research on the Republican era, ranging from the influence of fascism on Chiang Kai-Shek to the transition from the Qing dynasty to the Republic. Relevant for all interested in the key period in China between Monarchy and Communism.
This book is a testament to the accomplishments of Republican studies during the 1980s and early 1990s. Leading scholars review many aspects of contem...
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333,05 |
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Politics in the Vernacular: Nationalism, Multiculturalism, and Citizenship
ISBN: 9780198296652 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Will Kymlicka is widely regarded as the most influential and original theorist of the rights and status of ethnocultural groups in liberal democracies.This volume brings together fifteen of Will Kymlicka's recent essays on nationalism, multiculturalism and citizenship. These essays expand on the well-known theory of minority rights first developed in his Multicultural Citizenship. In these new essays, Kymlicka applies his theory to several pressing controversies regarding ethnic relations today, responds to some of his critics, and situates the debate over minority rights within the larger...
Will Kymlicka is widely regarded as the most influential and original theorist of the rights and status of ethnocultural groups in liberal democracies...
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685,11 |
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Social Rights Under the Constitution: Government and the Decent Life
ISBN: 9780198296751 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book theoretically examines the recent and topical debates over democracy and social rights, arguing that there are four fundamental rights that should be constitutionalized; minimum income, housing, healthcare, and education. The theoretical discussion is explored within an analysis of important legal cases.
This book theoretically examines the recent and topical debates over democracy and social rights, arguing that there are four fundamental rights that ...
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995,77 |
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Social Capital: Critical Perspectives
ISBN: 9780198297130 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Social capital," a new idea gaining worldwide recognition, is explored in this book through studies of education, health, political science, urban regeneration, and economic development. Providing a unique overview of the topic, together with critical discussion of its application in a wide variety of fields, the volume offers the first full critical analysis of social capital, written by academics, professionals and policy specialists who are all distinguished and prominent contributors in their own fields.
"Social capital," a new idea gaining worldwide recognition, is explored in this book through studies of education, health, political science, urban re...
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673,62 |
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The Ethics of Nationalism
ISBN: 9780198297468 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Blending a philosophical discussion of the ethical merits and limits of nationalism, a detailed understanding of nationalist aspirations, and a variety of national conflict zones, this outstanding book discusses the controversial and contemporary issues of rights of secession. It also addresses the policies of the state in privileging a particular national group, the kinds of accommodations of minority nationals, and multi-cultural identity groups that are justifiable and appropriate. These insights are then applied to two central nationalist aspirations: nation-building and national...
Blending a philosophical discussion of the ethical merits and limits of nationalism, a detailed understanding of nationalist aspirations, and a variet...
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811,68 |
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Culture, Citizenship, and Community: A Contextual Exploration of Justice as Evenhandedness
ISBN: 9780198297512 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book makes a significant contribution to the contemporary debate about multiculturalism and democratic theory. It reflects upon the ways in which claims about culture and identity are advanced by immigrants, national minorities, aboriginals, and other groups. It argues that liberal democrats should provide recognition and support for minority cultures and identities, and examines case studies from a number of different societies to show how theorists can learn about justice.
This book makes a significant contribution to the contemporary debate about multiculturalism and democratic theory. It reflects upon the ways in which...
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639,09 |
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The Political Classics: Hamilton to Mill
ISBN: 9780198780250 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This study of classic texts is designed to enable students of political ideas gain a full appreciation of the great works which form the foundation of the subject. It spans a critical period - from the turbulent era of the American and French Revolutions through to the calmer waters of the 19th century.
This study of classic texts is designed to enable students of political ideas gain a full appreciation of the great works which form the foundation of...
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498,69 |
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The Reordering of British Politics: Politics After Thatcher
ISBN: 9780198782018 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Reordering of British Politics clarifies the terrain of British politics today. Building on Dennis Kavanagh's classic Thatcherism and British Politics: The End of Consensus?, this clear and engaging text assesses the influence of the Thatcher era and the reordering of British politics that has occurred in her wake. Covering the transition to Majorism and the impact of John Major on the Conservative Party and British politics, it also tracks the development of a new consensus in post-Thatcher and post-Socialism Britain, and the evolution of Labour without Socialism. The author has also...
The Reordering of British Politics clarifies the terrain of British politics today. Building on Dennis Kavanagh's classic Thatcherism and British Poli...
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314,60 |
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Mercenaries: The History of a Norm in International Relations
ISBN: 9780199214334 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The main aim of this book is to argue that the use of private force by states has been restricted by a norm against mercenary use. The book traces the evolution of this norm, from mercenaries in medieval Europe through to private security companies in modern day Iraq, telling a story about how the mercenaries of yesterday have evolved into those of today in the process.
The norm against mercenaries has two components. First, mercenaries are considered to be immoral because they use force outside legitimate, authoritative control. Second, mercenaries are considered to be morally... The main aim of this book is to argue that the use of private force by states has been restricted by a norm against mercenary use. The book traces the...
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337,66 |
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On the Ethics of War and Terrorism
ISBN: 9780199217373 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this book Uwe Steinhoff describes and explains the basic tenets of just war theory and gives a precise, succinct and highly critical account of its present status and of the most important and controversial current debates surrounding it. Rejecting certain in effect medieval assumptions of traditional just war theory and advancing a liberal outlook, Steinhoff argues that every single individual is a legitimate authority and has under certain circumstances the right to declare war on others or the state. He also argues that the just cause cannot be established independently of the other...
In this book Uwe Steinhoff describes and explains the basic tenets of just war theory and gives a precise, succinct and highly critical account of its...
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512,54 |
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