Description
While republicanism has long been a subject of sustained interest, the topic is at the moment experiencing an international revival. This is reflected in the fact that it is becoming more widely taught, particularly at an advanced level
Republicanism frequently features as a compulsory topic in political theory courses, as well as in comparative politics and US and European political history
This book combines theory and practice. It features some unique case studies, on topics such as family and housing policy as has a broad geographical scope
Table of Contents
Introduction Iseult Honohan and Jeremy Jennings, Part 1. Alternative conceptions of liberty: Four models of liberty, How desirable is republican liberty? Part 2. Historical expressions: Visions of republicanism in nineteenth century Britain?, Renouvier and Barni: two philosophers of the republic, French republican commemorations, A liberal Irish republicanism, Part 3. The foundations of republican community: Trust, democracy and the republican tradition, Contemporary republicans: in search of solidarity, Part 4. Political institutions: Democratic contestatory institutions, Republican democratic transformation, Public spheres and civic competence in the European polity: a case of liberal republicanism? Part 5. Applying republican theory to policy: Restricting family rights Margo Trappenburg, Housing policy in Britain and France, Educating citizens, Conclusion
