The importance of being civil : the struggle for political decency / John A. Hall.

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Hall, John A, 1949-

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text

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computer

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online resource

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9781400847495
1400847494
1299449506
9781299449503

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Importance of being civil.DDC classification:

303.3/72 23

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HM665 .H35 2013eb

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Contents:

Introduction -- Part I.A Composite Definition: 1. Agreeing to differ; 2. Sympathy and deception; 3. How best to rule; 4. Entry and exit; 5. Intelligence in states -- Part II. Enemies: 6. Down with authenticity; 7. The disenchantment of the intellectuals; 8. The problem with communism; 9. The destruction of trust; 10. Imperialism, the perversion of nationalism -- Conclusion.

Summary: Civility is desirable and possible, but can this fragile ideal be guaranteed? The Importance of Being Civil offers the most comprehensive look at the nature and advantages of civility, throughout history and in our world today. Esteemed sociologist John Hall expands our understanding of civility as related to larger social forces--including revolution, imperialism, capitalism, nationalism, and war--and the ways that such elements limit the potential for civility. Combining wide-ranging historical and comparative evidence with social and moral theory, Hall examines how the nature of c.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Civility is desirable and possible, but can this fragile ideal be guaranteed? The Importance of Being Civil offers the most comprehensive look at the nature and advantages of civility, throughout history and in our world today. Esteemed sociologist John Hall expands our understanding of civility as related to larger social forces--including revolution, imperialism, capitalism, nationalism, and war--and the ways that such elements limit the potential for civility. Combining wide-ranging historical and comparative evidence with social and moral theory, Hall examines how the nature of c.

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