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Title: Why Arendt Matters

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Hardcover, 2006

Synopsis
Do the writings of political philosopher Hannah Arendt, so connected to the ideologies of the period of World War II and after, still have relevance in the 21st century? Elisabeth Young-Bruehl, who wrote the definitive biography of Arendt, reconsiders her mentor's work, finding its concepts and categories pointedly helpful in examining contemporary political and historical concerns, including terrorism and globalization. Young-Bruehl also finds the less explicitly political works, especially THE LIFE OF THE MIND, to be enlightening. (WHY ARENDT MATTERS is part of the "Why X Matters" series from Yale University Press).

Details
Series:             Why X Matters
Language:        English

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Length:        232 Pages
Weight:        0.5 Pounds
Height:         7.5 Inches
Width:          5 Inches
Thickness:    0.8 Inches



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"Now, for the general audience and addressing the post-globalization-triumphalist, post-9/11, Guantanamo mess, Young-Bruehl has written a sympathetic, deeply versed, yet highly accessible (if sometimes too earnest) guide, WHY ARENDT MATTERS...."
(December, 2006)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Why Arendt Matters and it was written by Elisabeth Young-Bruehl. This edition of Why Arendt Matters is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is July 2009 and it has a suggested retail price of $14. There are 232 pages in the book and it was published by Yale Univ Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0300136196 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780300136197. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.