The Missing Child in Liberal Theory: Towards a Covenant Theory of Family, Community, Welfare and the Civic State

by John O'Neill and John O'Neill

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The Missing Child in Liberal Theory opens public discourse on what it is Canadians hold in common through their provision of civic assurances to children and families at risk. John O'Neill presents a strongly-worded critique of the dominant discourse of the market society. He observes the link between 'duty free' capitalism and minimal civic obligations. This book calls for a covenant society where civility and reciprocity are underwritten by a second...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:080207586X

ISBN13:9780802075864

Release Date:October 1994

Publisher:University of Toronto Press

Length:136 Pages

Weight:0.45 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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Children's Books Children's Studies Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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