{"product_id":"theories-of-multiculturalism-an-introduction-2015","title":"Theories of Multiculturalism: An Introduction (2015)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Crowder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01-12-2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131607244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.7 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eTheories of Multiculturalism\u003c\/strong\u003e\" by George Crowder is an insightful and comprehensive examination of one of the most debated concepts in contemporary political theory—multiculturalism. The book delves into a wide range of theoretical perspectives on multiculturalism, exploring both supportive and critical viewpoints from some of the leading political theorists of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a balanced introduction to key thinkers such as Will Kymlicka, whose work on cultural rights has been foundational, and critical voices like Brian Barry and Susan Okin, who question the feasibility of multiculturalism within liberal frameworks. Crowder also includes multiculturalist critics of liberalism, such as Charles Taylor, Iris Marion Young, James Tully, and Bhikhu Parekh, who offer differing perspectives on how cultural diversity should be managed in a pluralistic society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Themes and Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversalism, Relativism, and Culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e An introduction to the philosophical debates about universal principles versus cultural relativism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiberal Rights to Culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examines Will Kymlicka’s theory of cultural rights and how they fit into liberal frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiberal Critics of Cultural Rights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Looks at the critiques of cultural rights from a liberal standpoint, notably from scholars like Brian Barry and Susan Okin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationalists and Cosmopolitans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores the debate between nationalist and cosmopolitan perspectives on multiculturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond Liberalism?:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discusses alternative political frameworks that challenge liberalism’s approach to multiculturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemocrats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores the democratic responses to multicultural challenges, emphasizing participation and inclusivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue Pluralists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focuses on Isaiah Berlin’s concept of value pluralism, which emphasizes the importance of tolerance for diverse ways of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Cultures:\u003c\/strong\u003e A discussion on how globalization is shaping and being shaped by multicultural values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Crowder is a professor at the School of Social and Policy Studies at Flinders University, Adelaide. He is widely regarded for his expertise in political theory, particularly in the areas of liberalism, multiculturalism, and political philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an essential read for students in politics, sociology, and political and social theory, offering a well-rounded, accessible introduction to the complex discussions surrounding multiculturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50026606395696,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131607244","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/9788131607244.jpg?v=1756392703","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/theories-of-multiculturalism-an-introduction-2015","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}