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OverviewExperiences of solidarity have figured prominently in the politics of the modern era, from the rallying cry of liberation theology for solidarity with the poor and oppressed, through feminist calls for sisterhood, to such political movements as Solidarity in Poland. Yet very little academic writing has focused on solidarity in conceptual rather than empirical terms. Sally Scholz takes on this critical task here. She lays the groundwork for a theory of political solidarity, asking what solidarity means and how it differs fundamentally from other social and political concepts like camaraderie, association, or community. Scholz distinguishes a variety of types and levels of solidarity by their social ontologies, moral relations, and corresponding obligations. Political solidarity, in contrast to social solidarity and civic solidarity, aims to bring about social change by uniting individuals in their response to particular situations of injustice, oppression, or tyranny. The book explores the moral relation of political solidarity in detail, with chapters on the nature of the solidary group, obligations within solidarity, the ""paradox of the privileged,"" the goals of solidarity movements, and the prospects for global solidarity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sally J. Scholz (Villanova)Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press Imprint: Pennsylvania State University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780271034010ISBN 10: 0271034017 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 15 July 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Solidarities 2. Toward a Theory of Political Solidarity 3. The Moral Relations and Obligations of Political Solidarity 4. The Solidary Collective 5. The Paradox of the Participation of the Privileged 6. The Social Justice Ends of Political Solidarity 7. On Human Solidarity and the Challenge of Global Solidarity References IndexReviewsThis book sheds new light on a crucial chapter in the struggle for democracy in Argentina. Drawing on approaches from political and labor history, Horowitz's study examines the complex negotiations among party leaders, state officials, and working people that shaped public life during the heyday of Radical Party rule. In the process, it questions familiar assumptions regarding cronyism and popular politics associated with the Argentine republic in the early twentieth century. --Eduardo Elena, University of Miami [Joel Horowitz] has made a fantastic contribution to the historiography with this finely researched monograph. --M. E. Kehren, Choice At a time when historical scholarship on Latin America is awash in postmodern cultural and gender studies, often dealing with subjects of trivial consequence, Joel Horowitz's book tackles an enormously important subject. Argentina's UniOn CIvica Radical was Latin America's first mass-based political party, arguably the first to emerge in the former colonial world. The UCR's history ranks with that of the Congress Party in India and a handful of other examples of attempts to institutionalize and democratize politics on the remnants of colonial structures and practices. The UCR thus occupies a prominent place not only in Argentina's history but also in the history of twentieth-century democracy. This is a story ripe for a reassessment. Horowitz provides the most detailed study of labor politics in the decade that exists in any language; no historian, even from Argentina, has his command and understanding of the politics of labor in this decade. He covers all the major ideological tendencies, labor confederations, and key unions with absolute mastery. His research is extraordinarily deep here, and the chapters are brimming with insights. The publication of Joel Horowitz's book confirms Penn State University Press's status as the leading English-language publisher of Argentine history. --James P. Brennan, University of California, Riverside Joel Horowitz has written a thoughtful and well-researched book for a period of Argentina's history much in need of further understanding. --Paula Alonso, American Historical Review This book sheds new light on a crucial chapter in the struggle for democracy in Argentina. Drawing on approaches from political and labor history, Horowitz s study examines the complex negotiations among party leaders, state officials, and working people that shaped public life during the heyday of Radical Party rule. In the process, it questions familiar assumptions regarding cronyism and popular politics associated with the Argentine republic in the early twentieth century. Eduardo Elena, University of Miami [Joel Horowitz] has made a fantastic contribution to the historiography with this finely researched monograph. M. E. Kehren, Choice At a time when historical scholarship on Latin America is awash in postmodern cultural and gender studies, often dealing with subjects of trivial consequence, Joel Horowitz s book tackles an enormously important subject. Argentina s Union Civica Radical was Latin America s first mass-based political party, arguably the first to emerge in the former colonial world. The UCR s history ranks with that of the Congress Party in India and a handful of other examples of attempts to institutionalize and democratize politics on the remnants of colonial structures and practices. The UCR thus occupies a prominent place not only in Argentina s history but also in the history of twentieth-century democracy. This is a story ripe for a reassessment. Horowitz provides the most detailed study of labor politics in the decade that exists in any language; no historian, even from Argentina, has his command and understanding of the politics of labor in this decade. He covers all the major ideological tendencies, labor confederations, and key unions with absolute mastery. His research is extraordinarily deep here, and the chapters are brimming with insights. The publication of Joel Horowitz s book confirms Penn State University Press s status as the leading English-language publisher of Argentine history. James P. Brennan, University of California, Riverside Joel Horowitz has written a thoughtful and well-researched book for a period of Argentina s history much in need of further understanding. Paula Alonso, American Historical Review Scholz's book is perhaps the best I have read in dispensing with the vexing problem that has shadowed liberation movements: whether only the victims know best. Yes, Scholz writes, those who have been oppressed have vital knowledge, but others can bring other perspectives and points of view that can connect one movement with other ones. --Noe] lle McAfee, Signs Lucidly written, theoretically interesting, and closely in touch with the real world, this book should be read by anyone interested in feminism, social ontology, political philosophy, or progressive politics. --Shelley Wilcox, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Scholz offers a new, vigorous theory of the concept of 'political solidarity' by pursuing a different course than that of typical empirical studies of the nature of solidarity within the usual panoply of social movements. Of benefit primarily to graduate students and researchers, Scholz's monograph provides a rich storehouse of thinking about ethical facets of political solidarity. --J. R. Pottenger, Choice The very idea of a theory of solidarity that is akin to a theory of justice is a revelation. Sally Scholz does a marvelous job of presenting hers in this thorough and illuminating work. --Chris Cuomo, University of Georgia Lucidly written, theoretically interesting, and closely in touch with the real world, this book should be read by anyone interested in feminism, social ontology, political philosophy, or progressive politics. Shelley Wilcox, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Scholz offers a new, vigorous theory of the concept of political solidarity by pursuing a different course than that of typical empirical studies of the nature of solidarity within the usual panoply of social movements. Of benefit primarily to graduate students and researchers, Scholz s monograph provides a rich storehouse of thinking about ethical facets of political solidarity. J. R. Pottenger, Choice The very idea of a theory of solidarity that is akin to a theory of justice is a revelation. Sally Scholz does a marvelous job of presenting hers in this thorough and illuminating work. Chris Cuomo, University of Georgia Lucidly written, theoretically interesting, and closely in touch with the real world, this book should be read by anyone interested in feminism, social ontology, political philosophy, or progressive politics. Shelley Wilcox, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Scholz offers a new, vigorous theory of the concept of political solidarity by pursuing a different course than that of typical empirical studies of the nature of solidarity within the usual panoply of social movements. Of benefit primarily to graduate students and researchers, Scholz s monograph provides a rich storehouse of thinking about ethical facets of political solidarity. J. R. Pottenger, Choice The very idea of a theory of solidarity that is akin to a theory of justice is a revelation. Sally Scholz does a marvelous job of presenting hers in this thorough and illuminating work. Chris Cuomo, University of Georgia Lucidly written, theoretically interesting, and closely in touch with the real world, this book should be read by anyone interested in feminism, social ontology, political philosophy, or progressive politics. --Shelley Wilcox, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Scholz offers a new, vigorous theory of the concept of 'political solidarity' by pursuing a different course than that of typical empirical studies of the nature of solidarity within the usual panoply of social movements. Of benefit primarily to graduate students and researchers, Scholz's monograph provides a rich storehouse of thinking about ethical facets of political solidarity. --J. R. Pottenger, Choice The very idea of a theory of solidarity that is akin to a theory of justice is a revelation. Sally Scholz does a marvelous job of presenting hers in this thorough and illuminating work. --Chris Cuomo, University of Georgia Joel Horowitz has written a thoughtful and well-researched book for a period of Argentina's history much in need of further understanding. --Paula Alonso, American Historical Review Author InformationSally J. Scholz is Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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