| Description |
1 online resource (396 pages) |
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Oxford Political Theory |
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Oxford political theory.
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| Contents |
Political philosophy, social theory, and critical republicanism -- Official republicanism, equality, and the hijab -- Tolerant secularism and the critique of republican neutrality -- Critical republicanism, secularism, and impartiality -- Official republicanism, liberty, and the hijab -- Female agency and the critique of republican paternalism -- Critical republicanism, non- domination, and voice -- Official republicanism, solidarity, and the hijab -- Social exclusion and the critique of republican nationalism -- Critical republicanism, civic patriotism, and social integration |
| Summary |
The first comprehensive analysis of the philosophical issues raised by the hijab controversy in France, this book also conducts a dialogue between contemporary Anglo-American and French political theory and defends a progressive republican solution to so-called multicultural conflicts in contemporary societies. It critically assesses the official republican philosophy of la--iuml--;cit--eacute--; which purported to justify the 2004 ban on religious signs in schools. La--iuml--;cit--eacute--; is shown to encompass a comprehensive theory of republican citizenship, centered on three ideals: equali |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Republicanism -- France
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Secularism -- France
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Hijab (Islamic clothing) -- Law and legislation -- France
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Political.
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PHILOSOPHY.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE.
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International Relations.
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Hijab (Islamic clothing) -- Law and legislation
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Republicanism
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Secularism
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France
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191563973 |
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0191563978 |
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9780199550210 |
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0199550212 |
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