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Book Synopsis: Fairness and Freedom compares the history of two open societies--New Zealand and the United States--with much in common. Both have democratic polities, mixed-enterprise economies, individuated societies, pluralist cultures, and a deep concern for human rights and the rule of law. But all of these elements take different forms, because constellations of value are far apart. The dream of living free is America's Polaris; fairness and natural justice are New Zealand's Southern Cross. Fischer asks why these similar countries went different ways. Both were founded by English-speaking colonists, but at different times and with disparate purposes. They lived in the first and second British Empires, which operated in very different ways. Indians and Maori were important agents of change, but to different ends. On the American frontier and in New Zealand's Bush, material possibilities and moral choices were not the same. Fischer takes the same comparative approach to parallel processes of nation-building and immigration, women's rights and racial wrongs, reform causes and conservative responses, war-fighting and peace-making, and global engagement in our own time--with similar results. On another level, this book expands Fischer's past work on liberty and freedom. It is the first book to be published on the history of fairness. And it also poses new questions in the old tradition of history and moral philosophy. Is it possible to be both fair and free? In a vast array of evidence, Fischer finds that the strengths of these great values are needed to correct their weaknesses. As many societies seek to become more open--never twice in the same way, an understanding of our differences is the only path to peace.
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Looking for a captivating read that explores the history of two open societies? Look no further than "Fairness and Freedom: A History of Two Open Societies: New Zealand and the United States." This thought-provoking book delves into the comparison of two nations, each with a rich democratic heritage and a strong commitment to human rights and the rule of law.
What sets this book apart is its ability to shed light on the unique constellations of values that shaped these nations. America, with its deep-rooted dream of living free, finds its guiding star in fairness and natural justice under New Zealand's Southern Cross. Curious minds will find themselves enthralled as Fischer explores the reasons why these two seemingly similar countries took divergent paths.
With a meticulous examination of the historical context, Fischer delves into the founding of both nations by English-speaking colonists and the significant impact of Indians and Maori on their development. It uncovers how material possibilities and moral choices differed on the American frontier and in New Zealand's Bush.
This captivating book goes even further, broadening the scope by examining parallel processes of nation-building, women's rights, racial wrongs, reform causes, and conservative responses. Fischer masterfully highlights the similarities and differences in war-fighting, peace-making, and global engagement, drawing parallels to our own time.
But what truly sets this book apart is its exploration of fairness. In a world that values liberty and freedom, Fischer poses the crucial question: is it possible to be both fair and free? Through a wealth of evidence and meticulous analysis, Fischer uncovers the inseparable link between these two values. He contends that only through understanding their strengths and weaknesses can societies truly strive towards openness and peace.
If you are ready to embark on a journey through the parallel histories of New Zealand and the United States, "Fairness and Freedom" is the book for you. Gain a deeper understanding of these two open societies and the complex forces that shaped them. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into a captivating narrative and unravel the mysteries of fairness, freedom, and everything in between.
Ready to explore the deep connections between fairness and freedom? Get your hands on "Fairness and Freedom: A History of Two Open Societies: New Zealand and the United States" here and unlock a whole new world of knowledge.
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