In our crowded, noisy world--too many people, too much crime, too many wars, not enough time--it seems almost impossible to locate and preserve the common ground where a civil society might flourish. Whatever happened to the civic virtue and community life that nourished true democracy? In this provocative, hard-hitting book, political scientist Benjamin Barber tackles these questions head-on and, in answering them, retrieves the ideals of "civil society" from the nostalgists who want to re-create old-fashioned (and ...
Read More
In our crowded, noisy world--too many people, too much crime, too many wars, not enough time--it seems almost impossible to locate and preserve the common ground where a civil society might flourish. Whatever happened to the civic virtue and community life that nourished true democracy? In this provocative, hard-hitting book, political scientist Benjamin Barber tackles these questions head-on and, in answering them, retrieves the ideals of "civil society" from the nostalgists who want to re-create old-fashioned (and discriminatory) small communities and from the free-marketeers who associate it with unfettered commercial activity. Commentators have been making a fashion of civil society, but they tend to mean many different things by the phrase: this bracingly clear book shows how diverse the various notions are and how best to think about them. Barber proposes practical strategies for making civil society real, for civilizing public discourse and promoting civic debate, and for affirming values beyond those of work and leisure, commerce and bureaucracy.
Read Less
Add this copy of A Place for Us: How to Make Society Civil and Democracy to cart. $5.48, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang.
Add this copy of A Place for Us: How to Make Society Civil and Democracy to cart. $5.48, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang.
Add this copy of A Place for Us: How to Make Society Civil and Democracy to cart. $5.50, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill and Wang.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of A Place for Us: How to Make Society Civil and Democracy to cart. $7.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill and Wang.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of A Place for Us to cart. $9.00, like new condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine Condition. Has bookstore stickers on spine and back cover. Nice appearance, Text is like new, appears to be very clean, but may contain minor marks that we missed, Light shelf and corner wear. Binding is in very good condition. Looks very nice. 176 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 7. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 080907656x. ISBN/EAN: 9780809076567. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561055633.
Add this copy of A Place for Us to cart. $9.00, very good condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good Condition. Has bookstore stickers on spine and back cover. Nice appearance, Text has multiple markings, Light shelf and corner wear. Binding is in very good condition. Looks very nice. 176 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 080907656x. ISBN/EAN: 9780809076567. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561055634.
Add this copy of A Place for Us to cart. $9.97, very good condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. Some marking and or highlights, Light to moderate shelf wear, may have bookstore stickers, or be former reference copy. Looks nice. 176 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 0809076578. ISBN/EAN: 9780809076574. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561064849.
Add this copy of A Place for Us to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good Condition. Has bookstore sticker on spine and back cover. Text appears clean, but may contain minor marks that we missed. Light Shelf Wear, Looks Very Nice. 176 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 080907656x. ISBN/EAN: 9780809076567. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561063693.
Add this copy of A Place for Us to cart. $10.60, very good condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good Condition. Text appears nice and clean, but may contain minor marks that we missed. Cover has light shelf and corner wear may have bookstore stickers or be former instructors or reference copy. Binding is in very good condition. Looks real nice. 176 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 0809076578. ISBN/EAN: 9780809076574. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561055635.
Add this copy of A Place for Us to cart. $11.75, very good condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Hill & Wang Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. Text appears nice and clean, but may contain minor marks that we missed. Cover has light shelf and corner wear may have bookstore stickers or be former reference copy. Binding is in very good condition. Looks real nice. 176 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 0809076578. ISBN/EAN: 9780809076574. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561064842.
