Description
Book SynopsisCommunities can be of different kinds, and exist at different levels in society. This book systematically explores the relationship between the state, and communities existing at local, national and global levels. It will be of interest to students of political theory, philosophy and international relations.
Trade Review'Andrew Mason has written an illuminating and wonderfully stimulating book about important and difficult issues. Students of political thoery, philosophy, and international relations should read it not merely with interest, but with profit.' Richard Dagger, Arizona State University
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Community and its Value: 1. The nature of community; 2. The value of community; Part II. Political Community in a Culturally Diverse Society: 3. Liberal political community and illiberal minorities; 4. Republican political community; 5. National community: the benefits of a sense of belonging together; 6. Multicultural education for an inclusive political community; Part III. Political Community and the Limits of Global Community: 7. The ideal of global community and the principle of non-intervention; 8. Political communities, global solidarity and the state system; Conclusion.
