Communalism and the Pursuit of Democracy - A Reflection on the Eradication of Racialism and Promoting Social Harmony (1st ed. 2023)

This Palgrave Pivot examines why racialism is so persistent and the challenges it poses to the functioning of democracy and the attainment of national integration. It introduces an evolutionary psychology framework, which explains human innate potential to identify with and defend one’s group, but argues that racial dislike and conflicts are provoked by racial ideologies and the politics of ethnicity. By comparing the politics of race in a number of countries, including Malaysia and the United States, this book argues that attachment to one’s ethnic and religious identities does not hinder ethnic harmony. It is necessary to manage the issues of race and religion as well as promoting conviviality and cosmopolitanism for pursuing the ideal of common humanity and for maintaining a stable and meaningful democracy. This book concludes that democracy, as practiced, has some major weaknesses; as an ideal, it is still the best form of government to pursue. 

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	August 2023
Authors:	Chee-Beng Tan
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Pages:	94
Edition:	1st ed. 2023
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-136238-5
Categories:	Books
LSN:	3-03-136238-1
Barcode:	9783031362385

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