| Description |
x, 349 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Prologue: Tradition, Interpretation, Commitment -- Pt. I. Envisioning Democracy. 1. The Dilemmas of Democratic Theory. 2. The Liberal Heritage: Individualism, Dialogue, Universalism. 3. The Communitarian Idea: Solidarity, Pragmatism, Particularism. 4. The Conservative Disposition: Custom, Stability, Markets. 5. The Anarchist Impulse: Localism, Participation, Autonomy -- Pt. II. Changing the World. 6. The Masses in Motion. 7. Socialism: Marxism, Republicanism, Reformism. 8. Fascism: Irrationalism, Reaction, Apocalypse. 9. Communism: Revolution, Dictatorship, Totalitarianism -- Pt. III. Reclaiming Subjectivity. 10. The Liberation of Subjectivity. 11. Existential Battles: Rebellion, Engagement, Authenticity. 12. Critical Theory: Dialectics, Consciousness, Negativity. 13. Postmodernism and Poststructuralism: Deconstruction, Desire, Difference. 14. The Radical Imagination: Aesthetics, Spontaneity, Utopia -- Pt. IV. Empowering the Other. 15. The Logic of the New Social Movements |
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16. Race: Reflections on the African American Heritage. 17. Sex: Gendered Experiences. 18. Nature: Ecological Visions. 19. The Forgotten: Anti-Imperialism, Nationalism, Postcolonialism -- Epilogue: Ethical Choices, Progressive Politics, and the Challenges of Planetary Life |
| Analysis |
Political science |
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Political ideologies |
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Overseas item |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Political science -- History -- 20th century.
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| LC no. |
98052021 |
| ISBN |
0847693864 cloth alkaline paper |
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0847693872 paper alkaline paper |
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