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Radical Democracy, Lummis, C. Douglas, 9780801484513
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
0801484510
ISBN-13
9780801484513
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1065385
Product Key Features
Book Title
Radical Democracy
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1997
Topic
History & Theory, Political, Political Ideologies / Democracy
Genre
Political Science, Philosophy
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in
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Reviews
"Lummis insists that the hope of global democracy rests on faith in our fellow human beings. The move to embrace this faith conquers cynicism and gives one hope and the ability to act."--Thomas Harrison, The Nation, "The strongest point of Radical Democracy is Lummis' finely balanced attitude of detachment and commitment that nurtures a generosity of spirit expressed in a direct and attractive prose style."-Michael A. Weinstein, Society, "Lummis insists that the hope of global democracy rests on faith in our fellow human beings. The move to embrace this faith conquers cynicism and gives one hope and the ability to act."-Thomas Harrison, The Nation, "The strongest point of Radical Democracy is Lummis' finely balanced attitude of detachment and commitment that nurtures a generosity of spirit expressed in a direct and attractive prose style."--Michael A. Weinstein, Society, "This is a book that deserves to be read by economists, both faculty and students, especially those adhering to a radical political position."--Michael Keaney, Glasgow Caledonia University. Review of Radical Political Economics, Vol. 32, 2000, "This is a book that deserves to be read by economists, both faculty and students, especially those adhering to a radical political position."-Michael Keaney, Glasgow Caledonia University. Review of Radical Political Economics, Vol. 32, 2000
Dewey Edition
20
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
321.8
Synopsis
C. Douglas Lummis writes as if he were talking with intelligent friends rather than articulating political theory. He reminds us that democracy literally means a political state in which the people (demos) have the power (kratia). The people referred to are not people of a certain class or gender or color. They are, in fact, the poorest and largest body of citizens. Democracy is and always has been the most radical proposal, and constitutes a critique of every sort of centralized power. Lummis distinguishes true democracy from the inequitable incarnations referred to in contemporary liberal usage. He weaves commentary on classic texts with personal anecdotes and reflections on current events. Writing from Japan and drawing on his own experience in the Philippines at the height of People's Power, Lummis brings a cross-cultural perspective to issues such as economic development and popular mobilization. He warns against the fallacy of associating free markets or the current world economic order with democracy and argues for transborder democratic action. Rejecting the ways in which technology imposes its own needs, Lummis asks what work would look like in a truly democratic society. He urges us to remember that democracy should mean a fundamental stance toward the world and toward one's fellow human beings. So understood, it offers an effective cure for what he terms "the social disease called political cynicism." Feisty and provocative, Radical Democracy is sure to inspire debate.
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- e***a (270)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseMy book arrived in absolutely amazing condition and was well protected in the packaging, exactly as described! The price was also fair, my only complaint is it did take a while to get delivered but overall I'm very satisfied. I'll definitely be doing business again with this seller and I highly recommend!
- u***l (698)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs described, fast shipping! The book arrived fine, but it was shipped in an unpadded plastic envelope which had split in several places exposing the book's edges.I AM Discourses by the Gods of the Mountains Volume 20 (Saint Germain), Ascended (#335838915515)
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