[PDF] Foundations Of Civic Engagement eBook

Author : Ralph D. Ellis
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,55 MB
Release : 2006-08-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1461681421

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Foundations of Civic Engagement is a comprehensive survey and reassessment of the entire field of social and political philosophy. Suitable for use as a primary text for courses on political thought, this book explores the basic arguments of the most important historical and contemporary figures and offers a thematic critique and integration of these philosophies. This dynamic book includes in-depth discussions of Ancient Greek, modern and contemporary theories of communitarianism, social contract, feminism, classical liberal rights-based approaches, African American philosophy, postmodernism, Marxism, critical theory, and theories of communicative actions (e.g. Habermas). Throughout philosophical history, there is a tension between social development of the political person—as in personalist, communitarian, feminist, postmodern, and Continental thought—and the abstract contractual principles needed for impartial justice and freedom of conscience. This chasm can be bridged to some extent by combining ideal contractualism with the tools of feminist theory, discourse ethics, and critical theory. Foundations of Civic Engagement evaluates these tensions, as well as the criticisms and response to criticism for each theory, in order to promote open dialogue, analysis, and a realistic assessment of each philosophy.

Author : Maria Avila
Publisher : Stylus Publishing (VA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,60 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781620361030

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Maria Avila presents a personal account of how, from her experience as a teenager working in a factory, she got involved in community organising and how she has since applied its practices to civic engagement in higher education. Her premise is that community organising can help create a culture that values civically engaged scholarship and thus advance higher education's public, democratic mission.

Author : Manoharan, Aroon P.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 45,66 MB
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1522559671

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As governments worldwide are entering the digital age, there are increasing expectations from citizens and stakeholders for a more responsive, efficient, and open government. Innovations in information technology and web technologies can facilitate these changes. Innovative Perspectives on Public Administration in the Digital Age is a critical scholarly resource that examines the prevalence of e-government and the advancements of information systems to facilitate a government that is more open and accessible to citizens and businesses. Highlighting coverage on a broad range of topics such as online civic engagement, e-petition, and privacy and security, this publication is geared toward academicians, practitioners, and government officials seeking current and relevant research on the use of online and technological systems for the advancement of government and public policy.

Author : Omobolade Delano-Oriaran
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 990 pages
File Size : 48,4 MB
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 1506317251

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Service-Learning and Civic Engagement: A Sourcebook focuses on historical, philosophical, social foundations, practices and models of service-learning and civic engagement. The title offers practical, jargon-free chapters applicable to any educational institution as well as community organizations that might consult the work. Key Features Practical, jargon-free chapters applicable to any educational institution as well as community organizations that might consult the work 58 signed chapters are organized into thematic parts, such as Concepts & Theoretical Approaches, Historical & Social Foundations, The Role of Service-Learning in Higher Education, The Role of the Community, Lessons Learned & Future Directions, etc. Thematic parts provide a practical sampling of syllabi, lesson plans, activities and resources, and online websites and databases supporting service-learning. Glossary (key terms commonly used in discussions and research on service-learning and civic engagement) Bibliography of sources consulted in production of the volume This Sourcebook is a scholarly source ideal for any educational institution and academic library as well as public libraries and community organizations that might consult the work on historical, philosophical social foundations, practices and models of service-learning and civic engagement.

Author : Rosie McKee
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 18,88 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1538365723

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In today's world, civic engagement is paramount in laying the foundation for the next generation of U.S. citizens. This book gives readers the tools they need to understand the civics concept of taking civic action. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator takes action to improve the community. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book How Can My Community Improve? (ISBN: 9781538365755). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Author : Amanda Moore McBride
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,62 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781945459214

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This book offers a much-needed appraisal of two key social change movements within higher education: civic engagement and social innovation. The authors critically explore the historical and contemporary contexts as well as democratic foundations (or absence thereof) of both approaches, concluding with a discussion of possible future directions that may make the approaches more effective in fulfilling the broader democratic mission of U.S. higher education. This is an essential resource for those in higher education who wish to promote and advance social change, as it provides an opportunity to critically examine where we are with our civic engagement and social innovation approaches and what we might do to best realize their promise through changes in our educational processes, pedagogical strategies, evaluation metrics, and outcomes.

Author : Center for Civic Education, Calabasas, CA.
Publisher : Center for Civic Education
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,54 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Citizenship
ISBN : 9780898181500

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Introduces students to the four ideas which are basic to our constitutional form of government: authority, privacy, responsibility, and justice.