Reframing Multiculturalism in the United States

Economic Theory, Cultural Memory, and the Case for Institutional Reform
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-3-032-28507-2
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm

This book examines how ideological factionalism, cultural conflicts, and competing visions of justice have shaped America’s perception of multiculturalism. The author believes that the flash points disrupting America stem from feeling that one’s group is being disrespected, whether by threatening it with violence, or, more subtly, by a cold, exclusionary pattern. Building on the author's concept of religious humanism, the book offers a systematic explanation of the roots of factionalism and offers new pathways for embracing multiculturalism. In the process, the author critiques mainstream models of utility theory and identity politics, proposing a revised framework that headlines the search for meaning as the dominant soulful force shaping behavior.  In later chapters, the focus shifts towards making multiculturalism work. Proposed reforms are grounded in civic purpose, offering economists, policymakers, and the public practical tools necessary to promote constructive dialogue and institutional inclusion. Successful multicultural policies should aim at promoting national unity by honoring hyphenated-American cultural identities. 

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Glass, Victor

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Minderheiten, Interkulturelle & Multikulturelle Fragen
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Wirtschaftstheorie, Wirtschaftsphilosophie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Ch 1: Introduction.- Ch 2: Soulful unity begins with framing humanity as a purposeful force.- Ch 3: Five sources of destructive social factions.- Ch 4: Historical causes of cultural clashes.- Ch 5: The difficulty in defining happiness and success.- Ch 6: Looking beyond differences.- Ch 7: The importance of a common visionary philosophy: religious humanism.- Ch 8: Developing a blueprint for a multicultural society.- Ch 9: So where do we go from here to make multiculturalism work?.- Ch 10: Policy guidelines.- Ch 11: Rethinking policy for a multicultural society.

Über Autor(innen)

Victor Glass is Professor of Professional Practice and Director of the Center for Research in Regulated Industries (CRRI) in the Department of Finance and Economics at Rutgers University Business School, Newark, New Jersey, USA. He holds a PhD in Economics and an MBA from Columbia University. He has published articles and books on net neutrality, business data services, customers as competitors, the next generation of wireless technology, smart grid technologies, and antitrust policies, among others.