Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny by Amartya Sen (English) Paperbac

Description: Identity and Violence by Amartya Sen Examines the explosive problems of our time and shows how we can move towards peace as firmly as we have spiralled towards war. In this book, the author argues that we are becoming increasingly divided along lines of religion and culture, ignoring the many other ways in which people see themselves, from class and profession to morals and politics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Profound and humane, Amartya Sens Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny examines some of the most explosive problems of our time and shows how we can move towards peace as firmly as we have spiralled towards war. In this penetrating book, Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen argues that we are becoming increasingly divided along lines of religion and culture, ignoring the many other ways in which people see themselves, from class and profession to morals and politics. When we are put into narrow categories the importance of human life becomes lost. Through his lucid exploration of such subjects as multiculturalism, fundamentalism, terrorism and globalization, he brings out the need for a clear-headed understanding of human freedom and a constructive public voice in Global civil society. The hope of harmony in todays world lies in a clearer understanding of our sheer diversity. Identity and Violence is a moving, powerful essay about the mischief of bad ideas The Economist Impassioned, eloquent and often moving, Identity and Violence is a sustained attack on the "solitarist" theory which says that human identities are formed by membership of a single social group John Gray, Guardian Rich in ideas ... I would love to send it to Osama bin Laden and have his reply Spectator Sens moving and most personal book yet The Times Literary Supplement Stimulating ... simple and persuasive Financial Times An accessible and exceptional humanitarian Jon Snow, New Statesman Heroes of Our Time Amartya Sen is Lamont University Professor at Harvard. He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998. His other books published by Penguin include The Argumentative Indian and The Idea of Justice. Notes Nobel Laureate Amartya Sem examines the deep reasons behind so many of the worlds conflicts and suggests ways of resolution. A moving, powerful essay about the mischief of bad ideas Economist Author Biography Amartya Sen is Lamont University Professor at Harvard. He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 and was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge 1998-2004. His last book, The Argumentative Indian, was also published by Penguin. His books have been translated into thirty languages. Review Identity and Violence is a moving, powerful essay about the mischief of bad ideas Economist Review Text Identity and Violence is a moving, powerful essay about the mischief of bad ideas Economist Review Quote Identity and Violence is a moving, powerful essay about the mischief of bad ideas Details ISBN0141027800 Pages 240 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2007 ISBN-10 0141027800 ISBN-13 9780141027807 Format Paperback Publication Date 2007-09-27 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The Illusion of Destiny Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 302.5 Media Book Edition 1st Short Title IDENTITY & VIOLENCE Language English Author Amartya Sen Illustrations None Qualifications FBA UK Release Date 2007-09-27 AU Release Date 2007-09-27 NZ Release Date 2007-09-27 Alternative 9780141911755 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145052097;

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