About this title: In this remarkable collection of talks given over the past five years, the Aga Khan surveys the modern world and sets out the principles that inform his vision for change. Again and again, he returns to three cornerstones: democracy, pluralism, and civil society. Democracy, he writes, is always fragile, requiring nurturing in ways that are practical and flexible. Pluralism must be embraced so that it exists in both fact and spirit. And a diverse and engaged civil society, which he broadly defines as including doctors' and journalists' associations, women's groups, social movements, and trade ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781553653660ISBN:1553653661
Description: Fine in like new jacket. Hardcover with dust jacket, Like New, clean, tight, unmarked, some light cover edge wear All orders are shipped by kbooks every business day. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd
Date Published: 2008-05-28
ISBN-13:9781553653660ISBN:1553653661
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Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781553653660ISBN:1553653661
Description: Near Fine in Fine jacket. Slight 1/2 inch crease top edge front of jacket. Else Fine WGT. to 2 lbs. BOOK Dimensions 7 3/4 By 5 1/2 Inches. 150 Pages. 8 pages of black & white photos. CLIP-HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN, Imam (spiritual leader) of Ismaili Muslims worldwide, is recognized internationally for his commitment to Islam as a faith that teaches compassion, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings. Under his leadership, the Aga Kh an Development Network undertakes numerous development ... read more
Description: New. In this remarkable collection of talks given over the past five years, the Aga Khan surveys the modern world and sets out the principles that inform his vision for change. Again and again, he returns to three cornerstones: democracy, pluralism, and c... read more
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