Taking pluralism seriously : complex societies under scrutiny /

Taking pluralism seriously : complex societies under scrutiny /

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Author / Creator:	Mathieu, Félix, 1992- author.
Uniform title:	Défis du pluralisme à l'ère des sociétés complexes. English
Edition:	English-language edition.
Imprint:	Montreal ; Kingston ; London ; Chicago : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2022] ©2022
Description:	x, 247 pages ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Democracy, diversity, and citizen engagement series ; 8 Democracy, diversity, and citizen engagement series ; 8.
Subject:	Cultural pluralism. Multiculturalism. Cultural Diversity Cultural pluralism. Multiculturalism.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12756807

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ISBN:	9780228010906 022801090X 9780228010913 0228010918
Notes:	Translation of: Les défis du pluralisme à l'ère des sociétés complexes. Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-243) and index. Issued also in electronic format. Translated from the French.
Summary:	"In so-called post-factual societies, where public debates are undermined by their false or misleading premises, philosophers who have reflected on diversity and pluralism can offer a critical and clarifying perspective through which to evaluate the statements of politicians and the media. Felix Mathieu offers a theoretical, empirical, and normative analysis of the debates surrounding the accommodation of ethnocultural and societal diversity in contemporary liberal democracies. With a close lens on Canada, he looks at case studies in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands to test political leaders' and analysts' claims of successful accommodation and pluralism. Taking Pluralism Seriously provides a clear, fair, and helpful summary of the debate so far in order to understand the promises and pitfalls associated with theories of multiculturalism, interculturalism, federalism, and multinational democracy, investigating the conditions that might make it possible for different national communities to become fully empowered, politically and culturally. Taking Pluralism Seriously invites readers to explore questions about pluralism and accommodation and proposes political reforms to meet the challenges arising from diversity, while considering some of the most pressing concerns complex societies are facing today."--
Other form:	Online version: Mathieu, Félix, 1992- Défis du pluralisme à l'ère des sociétés complexes. English. Taking pluralism seriously. Montreal ; Kingston ; London ; Chicago : McGill-Queen's University Press, 2022 0228013135 9780228013136

Table of Contents:

Theories of Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism's Paths
The Failure of Multiculturalism in the United Kingdom: The Facts
The Failure of Multiculturalism?
Fragile Nations in Multinational Democracies
Empowering Federal Impetus in Multinational Democracies
Rethinking Pluralism in Multinational Democracies
Conclusion: Taking Pluralism Seriously.