Explore the thought-provoking realm of multiculturalism with 'Theories of Multiculturalism' by George Crowder. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary political theory, offering a balanced exploration of the multifaceted responses to multiculturalism. Delve into the insights of renowned political theorists, including Will Kymlicka, a pioneer in cultural rights, alongside critiques from figures such as Brian Barry and Susan Okin. This 256-page volume provides a comprehensive introduction to various perspectives including libertarian, feminist, democratic, nationalist, and cosmopolitan views, as well as Islamic and Confucian political cultures.

In 'Theories of Multiculturalism', Crowder emphasizes a distinctive liberal-pluralist approach, merging liberal values of personal autonomy with pluralism as articulated by thinkers like Isaiah Berlin. This in-depth analysis is not just for students in politics and sociology; it offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of multicultural dynamics in today's society.

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ISBN: 9780745636269
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745636269
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256


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Multiculturalism is one of the most controversial ideas in contemporary politics. In this new book George Crowder examines some of the leading responses to multiculturalism, both supportive and critical, found in the work of recent political theorists. The book provides a clear and accessible introduction to a diverse array of thinkers who have engaged with multiculturalism. These include Will Kymlicka, whose account of cultural rights is seminal, liberal critics of multiculturalism such as Brian Barry and Susan Okin, and multiculturalist critics of liberalism including Charles Taylor, Iris Marion Young, James Tully, and Bhikhu Parekh. In addition the discussion covers a wide range of other perspectives on multiculturalism - libertarian, feminist, democratic, nationalist, cosmopolitan - and rival accounts of Islamic and Confucian political culture. While offering a balanced assessment of these theories, Crowder also argues the case for a distinctive liberal-pluralist approach to multiculturalism, combining a liberal framework that emphasises the importance of personal autonomy with the value pluralism of thinkers such as Isaiah Berlin.This clear and comprehensive account will be an indispensable textbook for students in politics, sociology and political and social theory.