Civility Lost - The Media, Politics, and Education

Education must explore civil dialogue to bring people together and engage constructively about democratic principles and values. This book explores principles and expectations for a democratic society, and how differences can be approached civilly to explore and define solutions.

List of contents

Preface
Chapter 1 - The Disuniting of America
Chapter 2 - Media and Political Parties
Chapter 3 - The Common Good
Chapter 4 - A Civil Society
Chapter 5 - The Bedrock of Democracy: Public Education
Chapter 6 - Education, Civility and Democracy
Chapter 7 - Principles, Values, and Stewardship
Chapter 8 - Reason and Truth
Chapter 9 - Citizenship and Civility
Chapter 10 - Thinking and Civil Dialogue
Chapter 11 - Knowledgeable and Wise Citizenship
Chapter 12 - Epilogue - The Foundation for a Civil Society
About the Author

About the author

George A. Goens. Ph.D. served at all levels of education as a teacher, administrator, superintendent, as well as an associate professor in a graduate program. He has authored six books and co-authored four others.

Summary

Education must explore civil dialogue to bring people together and engage constructively about democratic principles and values. This book explores principles and expectations for a democratic society, and how differences can be approached civilly to explore and define solutions.

Additional text

"Goens, a prolific author of books and articles on education and leadership, here addresses the role of education in building and maintaining a civil society. Civility Lost outlines the historical importance of America's founding principles and how the media, political parties and individuals' self-centered focus have eroded commitment to the Common Good." 

Product details

• Authors: George A Goens, George A. Goens, Goens George A.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9781475840438
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-4043-8
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General, Society & culture: general, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Educational strategies & policy, Society and culture: general, Central / national / federal government policies, Central government policies, Educational strategies and policy