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In My Brother's Keeper: A Memoir and a Message, one of America's most admired public figures tells the story of his life. Born in Germany in 1929, Amitai Etzioni escaped the Nazi regime and as a teenager dropped out of high school to fight as a commando in the Israeli War of Independence. He went on to earn his doctorate at Berkeley, teach at Columbia University and Harvard Business School, and serve as senior advisor to the Carter White House. Although he has authored or edited over 20 books, Dr. Etzioni's influence extends beyond academic circles as the founder of the communitarian social movement. In his own words, Dr. Etzioni reflects on his vision of a society whose members care profoundly about one another, assume responsibilities and do not just demand rights, and attend not merely to themselves, but also to the common good. He traces how this message spread and is playing a significant role in the public life of the United States, United Kingdom, and many other free and liberated societies. Clearly and engagingly written, Dr. Etzioni's vision and story are at once compelling and inspiring.

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Amitai Etzioni is a creative thinker, one of those rare 'public intellectuals' who has consistently rolled up his sleeves to make a difference in shaping the public policy of this nation. With zeal and gusto, Etzioni has devoted considerable thought and action to issues that matter to the public at large--democracy, civic responsibility, and the moral character of our children.Etzioni gives an honest accounting of the steep learning curve that is encountered by public intellectuals who seek to work with public policymakers. A leader in the communitarian movement, Etzioni has persisted in his belief that America is a better country when individual rights are balanced with community needs. Etzioni is not shy about his personal efforts, which makes for rich and interesting stories.--Richard W. Riley

In this revealing memoir, Amitai Etzioni tells the story of his personal odyssey--as a young Israeli soldier, a determined student, a devoted family man, a distinguished academic, and an activist intellectual. He has drawn from modern sociology a latent yet vibrant public philosophy. In this book he opens his life and his heart; and he describes the inner workings of a social movement struggling to be born. This story will interest all who have been intrigued by the communitarian message.--Selznick, Philip

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Amitai Etzioni is best known as the founder of the communitarian movement and he is currently university professor at George Washington University. He is the editor of The Responsive Community: Rights and Responsibilities, a communitarian quarterly and the author of numerous books on political and social theory. Etzioni served as senior advisor in the Carter White House and his voice is frequently heard in the leading news media.

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