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"In The Psychology of Citizenship and Civic Engagement, S. Mark Pancer explores the development of civic engagement, the factors that influence its development, and the impacts of civic involvement on the individual, the community, and society"--
Sommario
- Chapter 1: Citizenship and Civic Engagement: An Introduction
- Chapter 2: The Influence of Parents, Families, and Peers on Civic Engagement
- Chapter 3: The Influence of Schools and Neighborhoods on Civic Engagement
- Chapter 4: The Influence of Places of Work and Worship on Civic Engagement
- Chapter 5: Societal Influences on Civic Engagement
- Chapter 6: Impacts of Civic Engagement on Youth
- Chapter 7: Impacts of Civic Engagement on Adults
- Chapter 8: Impacts of Civic Engagement on Programs, Organizations, Neighborhoods, and Society
- Chapter 9: The Why's and Wherefore's of Civic Engagement
- Chapter 10: Building Citizenship through Research, Programs, and Policy
- References
- About the Author
- Index
Info autore
Dr. S. Mark Pancer is professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University. He has published over 80 articles in a wide range of journals, has contributed chapters to several books, and is co-author of the book Partnerships for Prevention: The Story of the Highfield Community Enrichment Project. Professor Pancer was elected Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association in 1993, in recognition of his contributions to the science and profession of psychology in Canada.
Riassunto
In The Psychology of Citizenship and Civic Engagement, S. Mark Pancer explores the development of civic engagement, the factors that influence its development, and the impacts of civic involvement on the individual, the community, and society.
Testo aggiuntivo
The Psychology of Citizenship and Civic Engagement is an engaging, masterful account of the sources of civic life. Pancer provides the most thoughtful integration available anywhere of contemporary research on citizenship and civic engagement.
