A Fragile Social Fabric?: Fairness, Trust, and Commitment in Canada - Brossura

Hartmann, Norbert J.; Lennards, Jos L.; Reed, Paul

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0773525777 ISBN 13: 9780773525771

Casa editrice: McGill Queens Univ, 2003

Riassunto

The authors examine two sides of the social covenant: what Canadians expect from their society - fairness, recognition for their contribution to society, trust that others will not take advantage of them, and a sense of belonging - and what is expected from them - a sense of indebtedness to society that reflects an appreciation of how they have benefited as members of their society, a sense of obligation to help others, and a willingness to contribute to the functioning of the community and society. Based on this analysis, the authors identify a number of steps that can be taken to strengthen the Canadian social fabric.This study is especially pertinent today given the pervasive market culture that is eroding the civic culture underlying the social covenants in contemporary Western societies. It goes beyond conventional assessments that focus on economic and material dimensions of our society.

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Book by Hartmann Norbert J Lennards Jos L Reed Paul

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• Editore: McGill Queens Univ
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0773525777
• ISBN 13: 9780773525771
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 312
• Redattore: Breton Raymond