Debating "Democracy's Discontent": Essays on Politics, Law and Public Philosophy - Hardcover

Allen, Anita L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198294840 ISBN 13: 9780198294849

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Synopsis

In this volume, some leading political and constitutional theorists come together to debate Michael Sandel's thesis that the United States is in the the grip of a flawed public philosophy - "procedural liberalism". Beginning with an stage-setting introduction by Ronald Beiner, and ending with a reply by Michael Sandel. Sandel's liberal and feminist critics square off with his communitarian and civic republican sympathizers in a lively and wide-ranging discussion spanning constitutional law, culture, and political economy. Practical, topical issues of immigration, gay marriage, federalism, adoption, abortion, corporate speech, militias, and economic disparity are debated alongside theories of civic virtue, citizenship, identity, and community.

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From the Back Cover

In this volume, some of the world's leading political and constitutional theorists come together to debate Michael Sandel's celebrated thesis that the United States is in the grip of a flawed public philosophy - "procedural liberalism." Practical, topical issues of immigration, gay marriage, federalism, adoption, abortion, corporate speech, militias, and economic disparity are debated alongside theories of civic virtue, citizenship, identity, pluralism, and community. This volume will prove essential reading for all those interested in the future of American politics, law, and public philosophy.

About the Author

Anita L. Allen is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship at Georgetown University Law Center. Milton C. Regan, Jr., is Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198294840
• ISBN 13: 9780198294849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368