As an academic discipline, a public philosophy, and a social movement, Communitarianism has had a profound influence on contemporary American society. By promoting the idea that a good society is based on a carefully crafted balance between individual rights and social responsibilities, Communitarians have inspired new ideas and crafted new policies to strengthen our families, communities and nation.<BR /><I>The Communitarian Reader: Beyond the Essentials</I> brings together essays by prominent social thinkers, reflecting on a wide-range of issues-from new approaches to fighting crime in inner city, to the relationship between norms and laws, and to the role of civil liberties after September 11th. Following the success of <I>The Essential Communitarian Reader</I>, this work takes readers to the next level of Communitarianism, and serves as a vital guide for all interested in further exploring this important social movement.