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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.
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.
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.