Civic Republicanism and Civic Education: The Education of Citizens - Couverture rigide

Peterson, A.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0230251943 ISBN 13 : 9780230251946

Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011

Synopsis

Book by Peterson Andrew

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In the last three decades civic republican political thought has witnessed a revival both in political science and, increasingly, as a philosophy able to inform, guide and shape public life. More recently, core civic republican commitments have found expression in policy formulations and curricular documents for civic education in a number of Western democratic nations. Centred on the teaching of education for citizenship, these programmes of civic education have made use of civic republican language, including that of civic obligations, the common good, civic virtue and deliberative political structures. But what do these terms mean and are they understood in a clear and uniform way within contemporary civic republican theory?

This book presents a timely and original exploration of these themes. Its aim is to provide those interested in civic education with a clear and accessible overview of the field of civic republican political theory, whilst raising critical questions and issues which result from the application of civic republican ideas to the education of citizens in schools.

Revue de presse

'Andrew Peterson has written a truly excellent book grounded in a deep understanding of the field. His writing is accessible, intelligent, measured and level-headed and stands out for its clarity. His work is a significant contribution to the understanding of the relationship between contemporary civic republicans and civic educators. It is informative, inspiring and wise and it should be compulsory reading for all involved in education for citizenship'. - James Arthur, Head of the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK; Editor of the British Journal of Educational Studies

'With this book, Andrew Peterson has rendered a great service to civic educators around the world...This careful exploration of civic republican theory and its implications for civic education makes a very important contribution to scholarship and practice in the field. --- Professor Alan Sears, Professor of Social Studies Education, University of New Brunswick, Canada

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Palgrave Macmillan
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0230251943
• ISBN 13: 9780230251946
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 187