The Virtuous Citizen : Patriotism in a Multicultural Society Paperback / softback
by Tim (Monash University, Victoria) Soutphommasane
Paperback / softback
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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.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:263 pages
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:16/08/2012
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- ISBN:9781107690516
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:263 pages
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:16/08/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9781107690516