Craig A Rimmerman

The New Citizenship

Unconventional Politics, Activism, and Service

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Why do so many Americans fail to participate in their communities affairs? What role should the citizenry play in our political system? In addressing these concerns, this revised and updated text evaluates the dilemma of participation, civility, and stability at a time when civic indifference is a national problem. In addition to outlining the sources of this indifference, "The New Citizenship" suggests ways in which Americans can conquer their apathy toward government. In this fourth edition, author and Dilemmas in American Politics series editor Craig A. Rimmerman provides new material on ACORN, the 2008 presidential election, the Obama presidency, and the impact of these recent events for college students and their conceptions of participation and citizenship."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 4th edition
• Seitenzahl: 241
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juli 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 150mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9780813344577
• ISBN-10: 0813344573
• Artikelnr.: 28968300

Autorenporträt

Craig A Rimmerman

Inhaltsangabe

Tables and Illustrations Acknowledgments Acronyms 1 Introduction to the
Core Dilemma 2 Theoretical Perspectives on the New Citizenship The
Constitutional Context for Citizen Participation Political Socialization
and Citizenship in American Politics The Participatory Democratic Tradition
The Critique of the Democratic Theory of Elitism The Theoretical Basis for
the New Citizenship Conclusion 3 Civic Indifference in Contemporary
American Politics Measuring Civic Indifference American Youth and Civic
Indifference Sources of Citizen Activism Conclusion 4 Civility, Stability,
and Foundations for the New Citizenship The Civil Rights Movement and
Foundations for the New Citizenship Challenges to the New Citizenship
Conclusion 5 Contemporary Reflections on the New Citizenship The Me
Generation New Citizenship Components Conclusion 6 Service Learning and the
New Citizenship Critical Education for Citizenship and Educational
Approaches The Clinton National Service Proposal and the Case for Service
Learning The Critique of Service Civic Indifference and the New Citizenship
Conclusion Appendix 1: The Federalist No. 10 Appendix 2: Organizations for
Political, Social, and Economic Change Discussion Questions Glossary Notes
Bibliography About the Book and Author Index