Strange Multiplicity: Constitutionalism in an Age of Diversity: 1 (The Seeley Lectures, Series Number 1) - Softcover

Tully, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521476941 ISBN 13: 9780521476942

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1991

Synopsis

A profound survey of constitutionalism which develops a post-imperial philosophy to mediate conflicts in a multi-cultural age.

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Review

"James Tully's questioning of 'our' received view of constitutionalism is long overdue, and the alternatives and corrections he suggests to simple, unified sovereignty notions are worth very serious consideration indeed, both by scholars and by politicians. Now that the fact of constitutional diversity within established states is no longer occluded, no longer can be, and the whole idea of the unitary 'nation-state' is coming under some question, such reconsiderations of the constitutional tradition we have inherited are most necessary. This is an important book, both in what it criticises and in what it proposes. It will stimulate, I am sure, a very useful discussion about a very pressing issue." Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton

Book Description

James Tully examines demands for cultural recognition, involving nationalism, Aboriginal rights, feminism, and ethnic minorities. Modern constitutionalism cannot adjudicate such claims justly. Using a historical and critical approach, Tully instead develops a post-imperial philosophy which, he argues, can bring peace to the twenty-first century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521476941
• ISBN 13: 9780521476942
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272