| Community and Tradition: Conservative Perspectives on the American Experience Contributor(s): Carey, George W. (Editor), Frohnen, Bruce P. (Editor), Barry, Norman (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0847686612 ISBN-13: 9780847686612 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $51.48 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1998 Annotation: In Community and Tradition, eight distinguished scholars articulate the clearest statement to date of the conservative vision of community. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 307 |
| LCCN: 98-23398 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.5" W x 9.02" (0.64 lbs) 214 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Communitarianism is currently the subject of much interest and scrutiny by both liberals and conservatives. In Community and Tradition, eight distinguished scholars articulate the clearest statement to date of the conservative vision of community. In contrast to the progressive model of community, which emphasizes secular civil theologies, government, participatory democracy, and utilitarian moralities, the contributors to this volume identify and locate the roots of friendship and common purpose in tradition, intermediate associations, local autonomy, and religious belief. Not only do the contributors renew and refine the conservative understanding of community, but they also express their belief that the liberal version of community needs to be challenged. This volume is essential reading for all political theorists who study the balance between rights and responsibilities within the context of the community. |