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The virtuous citizen : patriotism in a multicultural society

Soutphommasane, Tim

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\"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.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Citizenship. / Patriotism. / Multiculturalism. / Nationalism Social aspects. / POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory.
• ISBN: 9781107025141, 1107025141, 9781107690516, 110769051X

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
JF801.S68 2012	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE