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In this book, well-respected author Paul Spicker lends a complementary voice to his Reclaiming individualism, reviewing collectivism as a dimension of political discourse. Taking a dispassionate and methodical approach, the author explores what collectivism means in social policy and what value it offers to the field.

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“Paul Spicker asks how to think-with, live-with, and be-with collectives in this important new book which sees afresh the possibilities of collective life. Crucially, it also reinstates the significance of the common good and value of the common weal for social scientists and activists.” Stephen A. Webb, Glasgow Caledonian University
“This concise and well-written book is a compelling and timely reminder of the importance of collective action and political community.” Daniel Béland, McGill University

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Part I: Collectivism Substantive collectivism: collectivism in practice Methodological collectivism: social science and social policy Moral collectivism The individual and the collective Community Part II: Collective action for the common good Government and collective action Radical democracy Collective values Policies for the common good The common weal

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      Publisher Bristol University Press
      Published 5 June 2019
      ISBN-13 9781447346890
      978-1447346890
      ISBN-10 1447346890
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this book, well-respected author Paul Spicker lends a complementary voice to his Reclaiming individualism, reviewing collectivism as a dimension of political discourse. Taking a dispassionate and methodical approach, the author explores what collectivism means in social policy and what value it offers to the field.

      Trade Review
      “Paul Spicker asks how to think-with, live-with, and be-with collectives in this important new book which sees afresh the possibilities of collective life. Crucially, it also reinstates the significance of the common good and value of the common weal for social scientists and activists.” Stephen A. Webb, Glasgow Caledonian University
      “This concise and well-written book is a compelling and timely reminder of the importance of collective action and political community.” Daniel Béland, McGill University

      Table of Contents
      Part I: Collectivism Substantive collectivism: collectivism in practice Methodological collectivism: social science and social policy Moral collectivism The individual and the collective Community Part II: Collective action for the common good Government and collective action Radical democracy Collective values Policies for the common good The common weal

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