The virtuous citizen : patriotism in a multicultural society / Tim Soutphommasane.

Author/creator Soutphommasane, Tim
Format Book
PublicationCambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Descriptionx, 255 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentCover image
Subjects
Citizenship.
Patriotism.
Multiculturalism.
Nationalism--Social aspects.

Contents 1. Introduction -- Part I. Membership -- 2. Patriotism -- 3. Multiculturalism -- 4. Liberal nationalism as cultural nationalism -- Part II. Virtue -- 5. Liberal nationalist virtue -- 6. Patriotic deliberation and social criticism -- Part III. Institutions -- 7. Civic education -- 8. Immigration and integration -- 9. Conclusion.
Abstract "What does it mean to be a citizen in a multicultural society? And what role must patriotism play in defining our relationship with our country and fellow citizens? In The Virtuous Citizen Tim Soutphommasane answers these questions with a critical defence of liberal nationalism. Considering a range of contemporary political debates from Europe, North America and Australia, over issues including multiculturalism, national history, civic education and immigration, Soutphommasane argues that a love of country should be valued alongside tolerance, mutual respect and public reasonableness as a civic virtue. A liberal form of patriotism, grounded in national identity, is if anything essential to a successful polity in a diverse society. This book is required reading not only for political theorists and philosophers but also researchers and professionals in political science, sociology, history and public policy"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 234-249) and index.
LCCN 2012012598
ISBN9781107025141 (hardback)
ISBN1107025141 (hardback)
ISBN9781107690516 (paperback)
ISBN110769051X (paperback)
Standard identifier# 7367418
Standard identifier# 40021537731

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JF801 .S68 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold