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Ten books on communitarianism
The Common GoodThe Common Good by Amitai Etzioni
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Leading communitarian, Amitai Etzioni, discusses the idea that no society can flourish without a shared obligation to "the common good."
The Communitarian Reader: Beyond the Essentials (Rights and Responsibilities (Lanham, MD.).)The Communitarian Reader: Beyond the Essentials (Rights and Responsibilities (Lanham, MD.).) by Amitai Etzioni
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Essays by prominent social thinkers reflecting on issues ranging from moral obligations to civil liberties after 9/11; both practical and theoretical
The New Golden Rule: Community and Morality in a Democratic SocietyThe New Golden Rule: Community and Morality in a Democratic Society by Amitai Etzioni
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"Respect and uphold society's moral order as you would have society respect and uphold your autonomy."
Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American CommunityBowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam
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Argues that the U.S. has undergone an unprecedented collapse in civic, social, associational, and political life (social capital) since the 1960s, with serious negative consequences.
From Empire to Community: A New Approach to International RelationsFrom Empire to Community: A New Approach to International Relations by Amitai Etzioni
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An ambitious attempt to assemble a communitarian theory of international relations; it includes a compelling vision of a potential East-West synthesis
New Common Ground: A New America, a New WorldNew Common Ground: A New America, a New World by Amitai Etzioni
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To be published in the UK on 31 July 2009. Attempts to show the ways that traditional boundaries among ethnic groups, political ideologies and generations are blurring - and how to hasten the process.
The Audacity of HopeThe Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
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It is often suggested that Barack Obama is influenced by communitarian ideas; here he shares personal views on faith and values and offers a vision of the future - judge for yourself.
Communitarianism and Individualism (Oxford Readings in Politics & Government)Communitarianism and Individualism (Oxford Readings in Politics & Government)
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A collection of essays. Individualists see society as a voluntary association for mutual advantage, communitarians argue that individuals are never detached from their society, culture, & history.
Citizenship and National IdentityCitizenship and National Identity by David l. Miller
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Miller provides a useful British perspective and defends a moderate, civic form of nationalism, which he views as an important factor in maintaining support for welfare states
The Post-American World: And The Rise Of The RestThe Post-American World: And The Rise Of The Rest by Fareed Zakaria
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A book that suggests fundamental change in the international order lies ahead. A book Barack Obama was happy to be seen reading.