The virtuous citizen : patriotism in a multicultural society / Tim Soutphommasane.
| Author/creator |
Soutphommasane, Tim |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012. |
| Description | x, 255 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Cover image |
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| Contents | 1. Introduction -- Part I. Membership -- 2. Patriotism -- 3. Multiculturalism -- 4. Liberal nationalism as cultural nationalism -- Part II. Virtue -- 5. Liberal nationalist virtue -- 6. Patriotic deliberation and social criticism -- Part III. Institutions -- 7. Civic education -- 8. Immigration and integration -- 9. Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "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 to a successful polity in a diverse society. This book is required reading not only for political theorists and philosophers but also researchers and professionals in political science, sociology, history and public policy"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-249) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012012598 |
| ISBN | 9781107025141 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1107025141 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781107690516 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 110769051X (paperback) |
| Standard identifier# | 7367418 |
| Standard identifier# | 40021537731 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | JF801 .S68 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |