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Land, Conflict, and Justice
Territorial disputes have defined modern politics, but political theorists and
philosophers have said little about how to resolve such disputes fairly. Is it
even possible to do so? If historical attachments or divine promises are
decisive, it may not be. More significant than these largely subjective claims
are the ways in which people interact with land over time. Building from this
insight, Avery Kolers re-evaluates existing political theories and develops an
attractive alternative. He presents a novel link between political legitimacy
and environmental stewardship, and applies these new ideas in an extended
and balanced discussion of the Israeli–Palestinian dispute. The result is the
first systematic normative theory of territory, and an impressive example
of applied philosophy. In addition to political theorists and philosophers,
scholars and students of sociology, international relations, and human
geography will find this book rewarding, as will anyone with wider interests
in territory and justice.
avery kolers is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy
at the University of Louisville.
Land, Conflict,
and Justice
A Political Theory of Territory
avery kolers
University of Louisville
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First published in print format 2009
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