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Civic Repentance

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Civic Repentance

Contributors:

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

ISBN:

9780847692354

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Publication Date:

22nd April 1999

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Ethnic groups and multicultural studies
Social and ethical issues
Ethics and moral philosophy

Dewey:

364.601

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

240

Dimensions:

Width 149mm, Height 227mm, Spine 13mm

Weight:

318g

Description

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.

Reviews

A very promising idea that deserves investigation. * Future Survey *

Author Bio

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.

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