In the Name of Identity
About This Book
Identity and Its Discontents (1998) examines the mistaken beliefs people hold about identity. Maalouf reveals how simplistic, singular views of who we are fuel violent conflicts across cultures and political systems throughout history and today, making the case that personal identity can coexist peacefully with a shared human community.
Who Should Read This?
- Young people struggling to fit their identity into simple categories
- Those worried about cultural diversity disappearing in an interconnected world
- Anyone seeking to grasp why civilizations collide in our modern era
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