Vaclav Havel: Civic Responsibility in the Postmodern Age (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780742522565)

More than any other public figure, Václav Havel has reflected on the opportunities and dilemmas facing humankind as a result of the Communism's collapse. His life serves as an example of responsible and moral action, even at the cost of much personal suffering.

In the first book to bring together Havel's life and work, James Pontuso examines the Czech president's political philosophy. Pontuso argues that Havel's life as a dissident and political leader, his political writings, and his plays are part of a whole and must be understood as intimately connected to one another. In this engaging work, Pontuso skillfully explores these connections and explains Havel's prescriptions for political life.

Author: James F. Pontuso
ISBN-10: 0742522563
ISBN-13: 9780742522565
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2004
Pages: 175
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.92h x 5.82w x 0.56d