Alperson , Philip Alperson (Editor)
Diversity and Community Interd: An Interdisciplinary Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631219477
- author:
- Alperson , Philip Alperson (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Diversity and Community: An Interdisciplinary Reader explores the concept of community in its diverse cultural manifestations. This collection of essays delves into the complexities of community, examining its theoretical, practical, and cultural aspects through various lenses. The book addresses issues affecting numerous groups, including African American, Franco-Canadian, computer-mediated, and gay and lesbian communities. It features contributions from both established scholars and emerging voices, offering a rich and diverse perspective on this multifaceted topic. Through the work of authors such as Martha Nussbaum, Jean Bethke Elsthain, D.A. Masolo, Mary Hawkesworth, Lewis Gordon, Maria Lugones, Crispin Sartwell, Duane Champagne, and Frank Cunningham, Diversity and Community provides a comprehensive understanding of community in all its forms.