translated, edited, and with an introduction by Max Pensky Does a global                  economy render the traditional nation-state obsolete? Does globalization threaten                  democratic life, or offer it new forms of expression? What are the implications of                  globalization for our understanding of politics and of national and cultural                  identities?In The Postnational Constellation, Jürgen Habermas addresses these and                  other questions. He explores the historical and political origins of national                  identity, the achievements and catastrophes of the twentieth century, the future of                  democracy in the wake of the era of the nation-state, the political and moral                  challenges facing the European Union, and the status of global human rights in the                  ongoing debate on the sources of cultural identity. In their scope, critical                  insight, and clarity, the essays present a powerful vision of the contemporary                  political scene and the opportunities and challenges facing us. Those new to                  Habermas's work will find in this book a lucid and engaging introduction to one of                  the twentieth century's most influential thinkers. Those familiar with Habermas's                  writings will appreciate the application of his social and political theories to                  current political realities.

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