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From Art to Politics: Octavio Paz and the Pursuit of Freedom: The Romantic Liberalism of Octavio Paz (Culture and Politics Series)
Yvon Grenier
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hardcover. This work analyzes Paz's political thought, arguing that it is rooted in two separate and often antagonistic traditions, Liberalism and Romanticism. This work also provides a discussion of the political culture and democratization of Mexico. Series: Culture and Politics Series. Num Pages: 170 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
This book offers an analysis of Paz's political thought, arguing that it is rooted in two separate and often antagonistic traditions, Liberalism and Romanticism. Grenier shows that Paz's political thought is best approached not so much by looking at the specific positions Paz took in the issues of his day, but rather by uncovering the core values at the heart of Paz's political philosophy. From Art to Politics gives not only a better understanding of Paz's thought, but also a discussion of the political culture and democratization of Mexico. The book takes a novel look at issues such as the ... Read more
This book offers an analysis of Paz's political thought, arguing that it is rooted in two separate and often antagonistic traditions, Liberalism and Romanticism. Grenier shows that Paz's political thought is best approached not so much by looking at the specific positions Paz took in the issues of his day, but rather by uncovering the core values at the heart of Paz's political philosophy. From Art to Politics gives not only a better understanding of Paz's thought, but also a discussion of the political culture and democratization of Mexico. The book takes a novel look at issues such as the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
Number of pages
170
Condition
New
Series
Culture and Politics Series
Number of Pages
170
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742511279
SKU
V9780742511279
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About Yvon Grenier
Yvon Grenier is professor of political science at St. Francis Xavier University.
Reviews for From Art to Politics: Octavio Paz and the Pursuit of Freedom: The Romantic Liberalism of Octavio Paz (Culture and Politics Series)
An important contribution to research on Paz... The present volume includes extensive notes and is recommended for upper-division undergraduates through faculty.
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This is an important book that will be of interest both to students of Latin American literature and to readers concerned with significant trends in contemporary political thought. Grenier develops a powerful new reading of the ... Read more
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This is an important book that will be of interest both to students of Latin American literature and to readers concerned with significant trends in contemporary political thought. Grenier develops a powerful new reading of the ... Read more