(Paperback, Revised edition)

Hall and Lindholm do not skirt the internal contradictions and moral tensions of American society but nonetheless recognize the strength and promise of its institutions and culture. Their book is a response to the doomsayers in the reassessment of our society.

(Paperback)

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 revoluti

(Hardback)

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 revoluti