The honor code : how moral revolutions happen
Title:
The honor code : how moral revolutions happen
Author:
Appiah, Anthony.
ISBN:
9780393340525
9780393071627
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Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
New York : W.W. Norton, c2010.
Physical Description:
xix, 264 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Preface -- The duel dies -- Freeing Chinese feet -- Suppressing Atlantic slavery -- Wars against women -- Lessons and legacies.
Abstract:
Intertwining philosophy and historical narrative, Appiah has created a remarkably dramatic work, which demonstrates that honor is the driving force in the struggle against man's inhumanity to man--and the foundation of democratic movements such as the emancipation of women, slaves, and the oppressed.
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