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Author Sennett, Richard, 1943-

Title Respect in a world of inequality / Richard Sennett
Edition First edition
Published New York : W.W. Norton, [2003]
©2003

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Description xvi, 288 pages ; 22 cm
Contents Scarcity of Respect -- Memories of Cabrini -- What Respect Means -- An Inquest on Respect -- Unequal Talent -- The Shame of Dependence -- Compassion Which Wounds -- An Argument About Welfare -- Bureaucratic Respect -- Liberated Welfare -- Character and Social Structure -- The Mutual in Mutual Respect -- A Character Turned Outward -- The Politics of Respect
Summary Presents a case for a society of mutual respect, proposing welfare system improvements, and citing the consequences of disrespectful behaviors in today's competitive society
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [265]-278) and index
Subject Public welfare.
Welfare recipients -- Psychology.
Respect.
LC no. 2002013018
ISBN 0393051269
0393325377 paperback