Multicultural Questions [Hardcover]

Christian Joppke (Editor), Steven Lukes (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 019829610X | ISBN-13: 978-0198296102 | Publication Date: December 16, 1999

This volume assembles leading scholars to debate multiculturalism in theory and practice. It discusses the following questions: Is universalism ethnocentric?; Does multiculturalism threaten citizenship?; Do minorities require group rights?; and What can Europe learn from North America? The book aims to answer these questions by moving the debate about multicultural questions into a more consensual mode.

Editorial Reviews

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`there is much in the way of original work here that adds to and develops some of the key debates surrounding multiculturalism. In particular, a new, context sensitive, approach to evaluating multicultural claims is developed and presented as one possible way to reassure those liberals who remain uneasy about multiculturalism ... a stimulating and thought provoking collection of articles.' Rose Gann, Democratization, Vol.8, 2001

`covers a wider-than-usual range of philosophical and policy questions about multiculturalism, ethnicity, and immigration' Jacob T Levy, Political Studies, Vol.49, No.1

`a well-structured and well-developed volume ... The editors introduce the book with intellectual refinement.' Soledad Garcia, Int. Affairs, Vol.77, No.1, Jan 01.

`opening chapter has the strong merit not only of providing an excellent guide to the complex policy and philosophical questions discussed in the book, but also of offering in itself an engaging and clarifying debate.' Soledad Garcia, Int. Affairs, Vol.77, No.1, Jan 01.

`valuable for academics as well as for policy-makers who want to be well informed about the state of the debate.' Soledad Garcia, Int. Affairs, Vol.77, No.1, Jan 01.

`this is certainly a book well worth reading.' Soledad Garcia, Int. Affairs, Vol.77, No.1, Jan 01.

About the Author

Christian Joppke is Associate Professor in the Department of Political and Social Sciences, European University Institute, Florence.

Steven Lukes is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, University of Siena, Italy

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019829610X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198296102
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,087,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)