New book on Democracy and Pluralism in an Interdependent World by Aga Khan

Moulana Hazir Imam discusses pluralism, democracy and Canada’s potential for world leadership in his new book Democracy and Pluralism in an Interdependent World.

Moulana Hazir Imam sets out the principles that inform his vision of peaceful, productive societies. He returns again and again to the three cornerstones upon which his many years of work in the developing world are based: democracy, pluralism and civil society. Democracy, always fragile, must be nurtured in practical and flexible ways, he says. Pluralism must be embraced in both fact and spirit. And engaged civil society, which the Aga Khan defines broadly as including doctors’ and journalists’ associations, women’s groups, social movements and village organizations, must be actively supported in countries around the globe.

Book details: May 2008, ISBN 978-1-55365-366-0, Hardcover, 5 1/4″ x 7 1/2″, 144 pages, Political Scienc, $24.95 CAD