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Public Talk and Civic Action: Education for Participation in a Strong Democracy.

Author:

Benjamin R. Barber

Publication Date:

1989

Journal:

Social Education

Journal Issue:

v53 n6 p355-56,370 Oct 1989

Abstract:

Redefines citizenship for a strong democracy. Notes that action oriented citizens have a wide range of tasks such as debate and deliberation on policy, and formulating agenda. Contends that in order to effectively participate in the public realm and to take public action, citizens must learn how to engage in political or public talk (ERIC).

Call Number:

200/B/BAR/1989

Sector:

HE Sector

Sector:

K-12 Sector

Sector:

Tribes / Territories Sector

Library Item Type:

Print resource - serial article