The Politics of Compassion

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Synopsis
This book provides a critical overview of the role of the emotions in politics. Compassion is a politically charged virtue, and yet we know surprisingly little about the uses (and abuses) of compassion in political environments. Covering sociology, political theory and psychology, and with contributions from Martha Nussbaum and Andrew Linklater amongst others, the book gives a succinct overview of the main theories of political compassion and the emotions in politics. It covers key concepts such as humanitarianism, political emotion and agency in relation to compassion as a political virtue. The Politics of Compassion is a fascinating resource for students and scholars of political theory, international relations, political sociology and psychology.
Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
258 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781317915522
Related ISBNs:
9780415671583, 9781315851389, 9780415671590
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Michael Ure and Mervyn Frost
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Michael Ure
Edited by:
Mervyn Frost

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