Lyman Tower Sargent
Utopianism: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199573400
- author:
- Lyman Tower Sargent
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 145
- Dimensions:
- 17.27 x 1.02 x 10.92 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Utopianism: A Very Short Introduction by Lyman Tower Sargent explores the concept of utopia and its history. This introduction examines the role of utopianism in literature, colonial development, and immigration, as well as its relationship with ideology and Christian theology. The idea of utopia has become a common theme in social and political thought, with some thinkers seeing it as a necessary element in the fight against totalitarianism, while others view it as a potential path to violence. Sargent discusses these debates across various fields, including literature, communal studies, social theory, and theology. This book provides a concise overview of the utopia debate, summarizing key arguments and perspectives on this complex topic.
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