Although communitarianism has a long history, it has only recently
emerged to pose a major challenge to the traditional left-right divide
in politics and the competing principles of individualism and
collectivism. Communitarianism is the first comprehensive and
accessible introduction to communitarianism's ideas and their
implications for politics and citizenship. Drawing on a wide range of
international examples and engaging with communitarianism's critics, Tam
demonstrates clearly its relevance to the United States and the world.