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Biographical note
Ken Plummer is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex.<p>‘[R]efreshing: [Plummer’s] vision of critical humanism is aspirational and ambitious, yet it strives to sustain humility based on historical experiences.’<br /><b><i>Social Forces</i></b></p> <p>‘This book is an extraordinarily brave and enormously comprehensive attempt to re-energize an interest in the battered concept of humanism, fully realizing its author’s intention to provide “a vision of something better”.’<br /><b>Laurie Taylor, University of York, and presenter of <i>Thinking Allowed</i>, BBC Radio Four</b></p> <p>‘Plummer engages with an extraordinary range of different literatures and a lifetime of reflection to consider what it will take to be truly human in the twenty-first century. We should grapple seriously with his impassioned and challenging arguments.’<br /><b>Rob Stones, Western Sydney University</b></p> <p>‘Ken Plummer’s mission has been to expand the range and depth of decencies; here he seeks larger principles on which to ground mutual regard. This is a fundamental study – rooted in conscience, sociological learning and intimate generosity. <i>Critical Humanism</i> stirs the mind.’<br /><b>Harvey Molotch, New York University, and University of California, Santa Barbara</b></p>