The politics of community : theory and practice /
Little, Adrian, 1969-
The politics of community : theory and practice / Theory and practice Adrian Little. - viii, 216 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-211) and index.
Theorising Community -- Communitarianism and Liberalism: The Philosophical Debate -- Political Communitarianism: Towards Moral Authoritarianism -- Radical Theories of Community: Beyond Orthodox Communitarianism -- Community and Economy: Rethinking Work? -- Community and Society: The Implications for Social Policy -- Repoliticising Community: Towards Democratic Renewal -- Pluralism, Community and Civil Society. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"Community is one of the most widely used yet also one of the most complex concepts in modern political thought. This book will provide an introduction to the concept, showing how philosophical ideas can be used in political practice." "While other books consider either the philosophical or the policy elements of community, this book is unique in drawing together these strands and demonstrating their links. As such it is an ideal textbook for undergraduate students, grounding abstract and quite difficult theory in contemporary situations."--BOOK JACKET.
0748615431 9780748615438 0748615423 9780748615421
2002391627
Communities--Political aspects
HM756. / L58 2002
307
The politics of community : theory and practice / Theory and practice Adrian Little. - viii, 216 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-211) and index.
Theorising Community -- Communitarianism and Liberalism: The Philosophical Debate -- Political Communitarianism: Towards Moral Authoritarianism -- Radical Theories of Community: Beyond Orthodox Communitarianism -- Community and Economy: Rethinking Work? -- Community and Society: The Implications for Social Policy -- Repoliticising Community: Towards Democratic Renewal -- Pluralism, Community and Civil Society. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"Community is one of the most widely used yet also one of the most complex concepts in modern political thought. This book will provide an introduction to the concept, showing how philosophical ideas can be used in political practice." "While other books consider either the philosophical or the policy elements of community, this book is unique in drawing together these strands and demonstrating their links. As such it is an ideal textbook for undergraduate students, grounding abstract and quite difficult theory in contemporary situations."--BOOK JACKET.
0748615431 9780748615438 0748615423 9780748615421
2002391627
Communities--Political aspects
HM756. / L58 2002
307