Michael Haller; translated & edited by Max Pensky; foreword by Peter Hohendahl

The past as future

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ISBN 13:
9780745614540
author:
Michael Haller; translated & edited by Max Pensky; foreword by Peter Hohendahl
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Polity Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1994
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
21.3 x 12.7 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£26.97

Description

The Past as Future by Jürgen Habermas explores some of the most pressing social and political issues of our time. In this book, Habermas addresses topics such as the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, nationalism and right-wing violence in Europe, and the prospects for a more just and peaceful world order. The book takes the form of an extended interview, covering a wide range of contemporary topics and events, from German unification to the Gulf War. Habermas draws on ideas developed in his theoretical works, presenting his views with exceptional clarity and force. This thought-provoking work will be of interest not only to students of social and political theory, but also to anyone concerned with the current state and future of Europe and the West. Through its examination of key issues and events, The Past as Future offers valuable insights into the complexities of our time.

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