The Power of Religion in the Public Sphere (A Columbia / SSRC Book) by Judith Butler; Jürgen Habermas; Charles Taylor; Cornel West - 2011

Columbia University Press, 2011. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Columbia University Press, 2011. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Columbia University Press, 2011. Paperback. Near Fine. Printed paper wrap, octavo, 137pp., not illustrated. Book has mild rubbing to wrap, binding tight, text clean bright and unmarked. No DJ.

New York: Columbia University Press, 2011. Paperback. viii, 137p., wraps, 5.5 x 8.25 inches, very good condition.

New York: Columbia University Press / SSRC, 2011. Softcover. Fine. First edition, wrappered issue. With an introduction by the editors and afterword by Craig Calhoun. Octavo. 137pp. Upper corner with a tiny bump else fine in wrappers. Essays by Judith Butler, Jürgen Habermas, Charles Taylor, and Cornel West.

Paperback / softback. New. The Power of Religion in the Public Sphere represents a rare opportunity to experience a diverse group of preeminent philosophers confronting one pervasive contemporary concern: what role does--or should--religion play in our public lives? Reflecting on her recent work concerning state violence in Israel-Palestine, Judith Butler explores the potential of religious perspectives for renewing cultural and political criticism, while Jurgen Habermas, best known for his seminal conception of the public sphere, thinks through the ambiguous legacy of the concept of "the political" in contemporary theory. Charles Taylor argues for a radical redefinition of secularism, and Cornel West defends civil disobedience and emancipatory theology. Eduardo Mendieta and Jonathan VanAntwerpen detail the immense contribution of these philosophers to contemporary social and political theory, and an afterword by Craig Calhoun places these attempts to reconceive the significance of… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Columbia Univ Pr, 2011. Paperback. New. 5th printing edition. 128 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.50 inches.

Columbia University Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor