Civic Repentance
By (Author) Gordon Bazemore
Contributions by David Carney
Contributions by Amitai Etzioni
Contributions by Estelle Frankel
Contributions by Patrick Glynn
Contributions by John O. Haley
Contributions by Jeffrey L. Harrison
Contributions by Stanley Platman
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
22nd April 1999
United States
General
Non Fiction
Ethnic groups and multicultural studies
Social and ethical issues
Ethics and moral philosophy
364.601
Paperback
240
Width 149mm, Height 227mm, Spine 13mm
318g
This collection of essays by scholars of diverse backgrounds explores the notion of repentance in culture, focusing on individuals who have been excluded from society as a result of violating its laws. What must these individuals do to gain redemption and be readmitted Amitai Etzioni argues that the lack of a well-grounded concept of civic repentance has significant negative social consequences for society. Denying people the opportunity to regain their social standing and membership in their communities is unfair, and the absence of such opportunities for restoration. He discusses possible ways of improving on the opportunities for people being readmitted to society, including restorative justice, rehabilitation programmes, and religious reconciliation rituals.
A very promising idea that deserves investigation. * Future Survey *
Amitai Etzioni is the founder and first president of the Communitarian Network and university professor of George Washington University. Among his many books areThe New Golden Rule, The Spirit of Community, and The Moral Dimension.