Passion for Democracy: American Essays (Record no. 220610)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 0691050244 |
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| Transcribing agency | AL |
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
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| Edition number | 23 |
| Classification number | 320.473 |
| Item number | BARP |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Benajmin R Barber |
| 9 (RLIN) | 10457 |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Passion for Democracy: American Essays |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | New Jersey |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Princeton University Press |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 1995 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xii,293 p. |
| Other physical details | PB |
| Dimensions | 23x15 cm. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | Benjamin Barber is one of America's preeminent political theorists. He has been a significant voice in the continuing debate about the nature and role of democracy in the contemporary world. A Passion for Democracy collects twenty of his most important writings on American democracy. Together they refine his distinctive position in democratic theory. Barber's conception of "strong democracy" contrasts with traditional concepts of "liberal democracy," especially in its emphasis on citizen participation in central issues of public debate. These essays critique the "thin representation" of liberal democracy and buttress the arguments presented in Barber's twelve books, most recently in his well-received Jihad vs. McWorld: How Globalism and Tribalism Are Re-shaping the World. In these pieces, Barber argues for participatory democracy without dependence on abstract metaphysical foundations, and he stresses the relationship among democracy and civil society, civic education, and culture.<br/>A Passion for Democracy is divided into four sections. In the first, "American Theory: Democracy, Liberalism, and Rights," Barber addresses issues of ongoing relevance to today's debates about the roots of participatory democracy, including individualism vs. community, the importance of consent, and the irrelevance of Marxism. Essays in the second section, "American Practice: Leadership, Citizenship, and Censorship" provide a "strong democracy" critique of American democratic practice. "Education for Democracy: Civic Education, Service, and Citizenship" applies Barber's theories to three related topics and includes his much-discussed essay "America Skips School." The final section, "Democracy and Technology: Endless Frontier or End of Democracy?" provides glimpses into a future that technology alone cannot secure for democracy.<br/>In his preface, Barber writes: "In these essays ... I have been hard on my country. Like most ardent democrats, I want more for it than it has achieved, despite the fact that it has achieved more than most people have dared to want." This wide-ranging collection displays not only his passion for democracy, but also his unique perspective on issues of abiding importance for the democratic process. |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Political Science |
| 9 (RLIN) | 10458 |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | American Democray |
| 9 (RLIN) | 10459 |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Liberalism |
| 9 (RLIN) | 10463 |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Rights |
| 9 (RLIN) | 10464 |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | BARBER (Benjamin R) |
| 9 (RLIN) | 10462 |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | George Fernandes Collections |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Political Science | St Aloysius Library | St Aloysius Library | 11/16/2021 | 320.473 BARP | GF03371 | 11/16/2021 | 11/16/2021 | George Fernandes Collections |
