Sovereign States or Political Communities?: Civil Society and Contemporary Politics Second Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Schecter, Darrow (Author) |
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ISBN: 0719082862 ISBN-13: 9780719082863 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy - Philosophy | Political - Political Science | Political Ideologies - General |
Dewey: 306.2 |
LCCN: 2013474710 |
Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.57 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Explores the ideas, meaning and history of civil society, its role in the 1989 revolutions, its role in new social movements and its relationship with the state and the economy. Distinguishes between security and freedom and illustrates how the latter is a political issue. Draws on the writings of a wide range of political thinkers including: KantHegelFeuerbachMarxWeberSchmittAdornoArendt. Offers sophisticated and illuminating analysis and seeks to redefine politics in new ways. |