A Common Human Ground: Universality and Particularity in a Multicultural World

by Claes G. Ryn

The 21st century is rife with tensions and conflict among cultures, peoples, and persons. In this thought-provoking book, Claes G. Ryn explores the great danger of turbulence and war and propounds a strongly argued thesis about what can make peaceful relations possible.

Many trust in "democracy," "capitalism," "liberal tolerance," scientific progress, or general enlightenment to create peace and order. Ryn contends that the problem is deeper...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082622203X
• ISBN13: 9780826222039
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 5