The honor code : how moral revolutions happen / Kwame Anthony Appiah.

Author/creator Appiah, Anthony
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : W.W. Norton, ©2010.
Descriptionxix, 264 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Social change--History.
Social change--Moral and ethical aspects.
Honor--Social aspects. --History.
Social ethics.

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 democractic movements such as the emancipation of women, slaves, and the oppressed.
Local noteLittle-305131062060R
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010019086
ISBN0393071626 (hardcover)
ISBN9780393071627 (hardcover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HM836 .A67 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold