{"product_id":"is-self-determination-a-dangerous-illusion-hardback-9781509533466","title":"Is Self-Determination a Dangerous Illusion? (Hardback) 9781509533466","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIs Self-Determination a Dangerous Illusion?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Miller (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509533466, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 November 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e140 pages\u003cbr\u003e19 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.249 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This lucid and accessible book by one of the world’s leading political philosophers defends the contemporary relevance of self-determination. A first-class read that masterfully engages its critics.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Stilz, Princeton University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘In this characteristically intelligent book, David Miller explores the concept of self-determination in its relation to democracy, peoplehood, decolonization and the rise of supranational institutions. He offers a philosophically nuanced and morally compelling defence of self-determination from which his critics especially will learn a great deal.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLea Ypi, London School of Economics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaims to self-determination are rife in world politics today. They range from Scottish and Catalonian campaigns for independence to calls for the devolution of power to regions and cities. But is self-determination meaningful or desirable in the twenty-first century, or merely a dangerous illusion? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, David Miller mounts a powerful defence of political self-determination. He explains why it is valuable and argues that geographic proximity alone is not enough for groups to have the capacity for self-determination: group members must also identify with each other. He explores the different political forms that self-determination can take, and he suggests some realistic constraints on how it can be achieved, concluding that people exercising their collective agency is still both feasible and important. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnyone concerned by the theoretical issues raised by the various secessionist and nationalist movements around the world should read this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1  Introduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2  The Value of Self-Determination\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3  The Agents of Self-Determination\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4  Self-Determination and Secession\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5  Self-Determination Within, Alongside and \u003cbr\u003e Beyond the Nation-State?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52441794937112,"sku":"9781509533466","price":30.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509533466.jpg?v=1785025839","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/is-self-determination-a-dangerous-illusion-hardback-9781509533466","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}