Compromise: A Political and Philosophical History

This book offers for the first time a conceptual history of compromise. Alin Fumurescu combines contextual historical analysis of daily parlance and a survey of the usage of the word from the end of the sixteenth century to the beginning of the eighteenth century in both French and English with an analysis of canonical texts in the history of political thought. This book fills a significant gap in the literature about compromise and demonstrates the connection between different understandings of compromise and corresponding differences in understandings of political representation. In addition, Fumurescu addresses two controversial contemporary debates about when compromise is beneficial and when it should be avoided at all costs. A better understanding of the genealogy of compromise offers new venues for rethinking basic assumptions regarding political representation and the relationship between individuals and politics.

Author: Alin Fumurescu
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/07/2014
Pages: 308
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9781107448544

About the Author
Fumurescu, Alin: - Alin Fumurescu is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Tulane University.