Mapping the Moral Geographies of Education - Character, Citizenship and Values

This book explores the growth of 'character education' in schools and youth organisations over the last decade. It delves into historical and contemporary debates through a geopolitical lens.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Moral Geographies of Childhood, Youth and Education: Learning to be Citizens of Good Character 3. Character Nation: Geographies and Geopolitics of Education in England 4. Grit and Gumption 5. 'Be Prepared', 'Be Resilient': British Youth Movements and Civil Society 6. 'The lessons they don't teach in class'? National Citizen Service and Social Action 7. Character, Citizenship and Values: From National Debates to Global Geopolitics 8. Conclusion

About the author

Sarah Mills is a Reader in Human Geography at Loughborough University, UK. Her research focuses on the geographies of youth citizenship, informal education, and volunteering across contemporary and historical contexts. In 2017, she received the Gill Memorial Award from the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers.

Summary

This book explores the growth of ‘character education’ in schools and youth organisations over the last decade. It delves into historical and contemporary debates through a geopolitical lens.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Mills, Sarah (Loughborough University Mills
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2023
• EAN: 9781032107288
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3210728-8
• No. of pages: 146
• Series: Routledge Spaces of Childhood and Youth Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development, Politics & government, teacher training, Politics and government, Human Geography, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification