| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xix, 264 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- The duel dies -- Freeing Chinese feet -- Suppressing Atlantic slavery -- Wars against women -- Lessons and legacies. |
| Summary |
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 democractic movements such as the emancipation of women, slaves, and the oppressed. |
| Subject |
Social change -- History.
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Social change. |
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History. |
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Social change -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Honor -- Social aspects -- History.
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Honor -- Social aspects. |
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Honor. |
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Social ethics.
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Social ethics. |
| ISBN |
9780393071627 hardcover |
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0393071626 hardcover |
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