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A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles

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Syrah5/08/2009 10:25:12 pm PDT

Hi Sharmuta,

Constrained and unconstrained.

Having read the book, I know what these terms mean in the context of using them when talking about politics and current events.

I can use these terms with another who has read the book and we will understand perfectly what we mean when we use these terms. Those who have not read the book will see just the words as having meanings little beyond what a dictionary would define.

It must look a bit odd and confusing.

It makes the use of the terms a little bit like using jargon or code words. I would like to have a way to refer to them that offers a definition so that those who have not read the book can understand what is meant when the terms are used.

I like the cleanliness of the terms. They lack the baggage of “left and right” or “liberal and conservative.” I think the terms can be very useful if we can easily make the terms understandable.

I do not have hard copy of the text. Is there a clear definition of the two terms in the book?