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Václav Havel : civic responsibility in the postmodern age / James F. Pontuso.
Van Pelt Library JC273.H37 P66 2004
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pontuso, James F.
- Series:
- Twentieth-century political thinkers
- 20th century political thinkers
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Havel, Václav.
- Political science--Philosophy.
- Political science.
- Responsibility.
- Czech Republic--Politics and government--1993-.
- Czech Republic.
- Politics and government.
- Physical Description:
- x, 175 pages ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2004]
- Summary:
- More than any other public figure, VOclav Havel has reflected on the opportunities and dilemmas facing humankind as a result of the collapse of Communism. In VOclav Havel: Civic Responsibility in the Postmodern Age, James F. Pontuso argues that Havel's life as a dissident and political leader, his political philosophy, and his plays must be understood as connected to one another. Pontuso skillfully explores these connections and explains Havel's prescriptions for political life.
- Contents:
- A life like a work of art
- A hesitant philosopher
- A dissident in an "unnatural" world
- An ironic playwright
- Free-markets and civil society
- An "untactical" president.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0742522555
- 0742522563
- OCLC:
- 54501460
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