Conceiving cosmopolitanism : theory, context and practice / edited by Steven Vertovec and Robin Cohen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Vertovec, Steven.

Cohen, Robin, 1944-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cosmopolitanism.

Physical Description:

xii, 314 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2002]

Summary:

This collection is a detailed exploration of cosmopolitanism written by eminent scholars and public intellectuals from many disciplines and cultural backgrounds. By challenging old assumptions and advancing new analytical frameworks, it provides a full and representative set of views on the nature, definition and prospects of cosmopolitanism as well as clarification and explication of different cosmopolitan traditions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0199252270

0199252289

OCLC:

50403810