| Description |
xix, 264 pages ; 22 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Preface -- The duel dies -- Freeing Chinese feet -- Suppressing Atlantic slavery -- Wars against women -- Lessons and legacies |
| Summary |
Intertwining philosophy and historical narrative, Appiah has created a remarkably dramatic work, which demonstrates that honor is the driving force in the struggle against man's inhumanity to man--and the foundation of democractic movements such as the emancipation of women, slaves, and the oppressed |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Honor -- Social aspects -- History.
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Social change -- History.
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Social change -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Social ethics.
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| LC no. |
2010019086 |
| ISBN |
0393071626 (hardcover) |
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9780393071627 (hardcover) |
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