Reclaiming Dissent Civics Education for the 21st Century |
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| Volume Editor:
| Gordon, Mordechai |
| Series title: | Bold Visions in Educational Research Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-8790-884-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $59.00 |
Book Description:
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Reclaiming Dissentis a unique collection of essays that focus on the value of dissent for the survival of democracy in the United States and the role that education can play with respect to this virtue. The various contributors to this volume share the conviction that the vitality of a democracy depends on the ability of ordinary citizens to debate and oppose the decisions of their government.
Reclaiming Dissentis a unique collection of essays that focus on the value of dissent for the survival of democracy in the United States and the role that education can play with respect to this virtue. The various contributors to this volume share the conviction that the vitality of a democracy depends on the ability of ordinary citizens to debate and oppose the decisions of their government.