| The Virtuous Citizen: Patriotism in a Multicultural Society Contributor(s): Soutphommasane, Tim (Author) |
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ISBN: 110769051X ISBN-13: 9781107690516 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $33.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Civil Rights - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 323.65 |
| LCCN: 2012012598 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 263 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What does it mean to be a citizen in a multicultural society? And what role must patriotism play in defining our relationship with our country and fellow citizens? In The Virtuous Citizen Tim Soutphommasane answers these questions with a critical defence of liberal nationalism. Considering a range of contemporary political debates from Europe, North America and Australia, over issues including multiculturalism, national history, civic education and immigration, Soutphommasane argues that a love of country should be valued alongside tolerance, mutual respect and public reasonableness as a civic virtue. A liberal form of patriotism, grounded in national identity, is, if anything, essential for political stability in a diverse society. This book is required reading not only for political theorists and philosophers but also for researchers and professionals in political science, sociology, history and public policy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Soutphommasane, Tim: - Tim Soutphommasane is a research fellow at Monash University's National Centre for Australian Studies and a senior researcher with the Sydney-based think tank Per Capita. His recent publications include Reclaiming Patriotism: Nation-Building for Australian Progressives. |