The Home We Build Together: Recreating Society - Hardcover

Sacks, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826480705 ISBN 13: 9780826480705

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 2007

Synopsis

This is Jonathan Sacks' new book on the future of British society and the dangers facing liberal democracy. A counterweight to his earlier book, "The Dignity of Difference", Sacks makes the case for "integrated diversity" within a framework of shared political values. Arguing that global communications have fragmented national cultures and that multiculturalism, intended to reduce social friction, is today reinforcing it, Sacks calls for a new approach to national identity. He envisions a responsibility-based rather than rights-based model of citizenship that connects the ideas of giving and belonging. We should see society as "the home we build together", bringing the distinctive gifts of different groups to the common good. Sacks warns of the hazards free and open societies face in the 21st century, and offers an unusual religious defence of liberal democracy and the nation state. This logical sequel to Sacks' award-winning "The Dignity of Difference" (Continuum), "The Home We Build Together" makes a compelling case for "integrated diversity" within a framework of shared political values.

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About the Author

Sir Jonathan Sacks is Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Britain and the Commonwealth. He is the author of numerous books, including Celebrating Life, From Optimism to Hope, The Persistence of Faith and The Dignity of Difference, for which he won a Grawemeyer Award in Religion. 'There is much of great wisdom here, for readers of all faiths and none.' - Bishop of Thetford.

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826480705
• ISBN 13: 9780826480705
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224