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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsRespect in a World of Inequality: The Formation of Character in a World of Inequalityby Richard Sennett
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The powerful case for a society of mutual respect. In Respect in a World of Inequality, distinguished sociologist Richard Sennett explores the need for respect—and the consequences of disrespect—in a highly competitive and interdependent society. Opening with a memoir of growing up in Chicago's infamous Cabrini Green housing project, Richard Sennett looks at three factors that undermine mutual respect: unequal ability, adult dependency, and degrading forms of compassion. In contrast to current welfare "reforms," Sennett proposes a welfare system based on respect for those in need. He explores how self-worth can be nurtured in an unequal society (for example, through dedication to craft); how self-esteem must be balanced with feeling for others; and how mutual respect can forge bonds across the divide of inequality. Where erasing inequality was once the goal of social radicals, Sennett seeks a more humane meritocracy: a society that, while accepting inequalities of talent, seeks to nurture the best in all its members and to connect them strongly to one another. Book News Annotation:Combining personal memoir and reflective scholarship, Sennett
(sociology, New York U. and the London School of Economics) examines
need, social responsibility, and inequality within the context of
social welfare systems. He discusses three modern codes of respect<-
->make something of yourself, take care of yourself, help others<--
>and ways in which the concrete application of these three principles
in the welfare system might increase mutual respect between the
parties (doctors and patients, the managers and residents of public
housing, social workers and their clients).
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-278) and index.
Synopsis:Distinguished sociologist Sennett explores the need for respect--and the consequences of disrespect--in a highly competitive and interdependent society. He looks at three factors that undermine mutual respect: unequal ability, adult dependency, and degrading forms of compassion. About the AuthorRichard Sennett teaches sociology at the London School of Economics and New York University. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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