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What is America becoming? Or, more importantly, what can she be if we reclaim a vision for the things that made her great in the first place? Join Dr. Ben Carson as he explores what made this nation……続きを見る

First, this book is unique in subject. Dr. Wayne Baker is reporting a surprising truth about Americans: We are united by 10 Core Values. This truth is empowering because it enables us to rise above ……続きを見る

The Impact of YouTube on U.S. Politics provides a historical, descriptive, and conceptual analysis of the broad and evolving political impact of YouTube. It specifically addresses how politicians, c……続きを見る

mate Shakespeare’s corpus, and one of the most prominent is the image of the body. Sketched out in the eternal lines of his plays and poetry, and often drawn in exquisite detail, variations on the b……続きを見る

National service and volunteerism enjoy a rich history in the United States and an emergent future in other parts of the world. However, there remains relatively scant evidence of overall impact of ……続きを見る

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Imagine an America where politicians, governmental institutions, schools, new technologies, and interest groups work together to promote informed, engaged citizens. Civic Education in the Twenty-Fir……続きを見る

Thomas Jefferson's conviction that the health of the nation's democracy would depend on the existence of an informed citizenry has been a cornerstone of our political culture since the inception of ……続きを見る

Sheed & Ward, in partnership with the Commonweal Foundation and with funding from the Pew Charitable Trust, proudly presents the first of two volumes in a groundbreaking series called American Catho……続きを見る

THE DONALD TRUMP PAPERS is a collection of fairy tales, monster myths, kids' stories, cartoons, poems, and commentary about Trump's improbable campaign and presidency. It features thoughts, along wi……続きを見る

Learn how to design history lessons that foster students’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions for civic engagement. Each section of this practical resource introduces a key element of civic engageme……続きを見る

Why do so few of us trust our government, take interest in politics, or assume active roles in our communities? Engaged provides a unique perspective on the state of our civic life today and why it ……続きを見る

To understand how capitalism has come to engulf our world, we must understand how it developed out of classical civilization. Its historical roots lie in the emergence of hierarchies, power, monopol……続きを見る

The state of public discourse in America is dismal, reflecting an extreme us-versus-them tribalism where "me and my folks" have the full truth about the contentious issue at hand and "those other fo……続きを見る

How does citizen activism win changes in national policy? Which factors help to make myriad efforts by diverse actors add up to reform? What is needed to overcome setbacks, and to consolidate the sm……続きを見る

The purpose of this volume is to discuss the concept of citizenshipーin terms of its origins, its meanings, and its contemporary place and relevance in American democracy, and within a global contex……続きを見る

Black Religious Landscaping in Africa and the United States uses the prism of spatial theory to explore various aspects of Black landscapes on the African continent and Black Atlantic diasporic loca……続きを見る

Through mapping the rights discourse and the transformations in transnational finance capitalism since the world wars, and interrogating the connections between the two, Radha D'Souza examines conte……続きを見る

The modern world becomes significantly, even exponentially, more interconnected with each passing year, month, and even day. The global flow of goods, services, news, ideas, and cultural practices a……続きを見る

Depuis 2015, les mouvements transfrontaliers de migrants et de réfugiés ont atteint des niveaux sans précédent. La guerre, la persécution, l’extrême pauvreté et la désertification ont forcé des mill……続きを見る

"What can white people do to help fight racism?" By now, we've all heard "not being racist is not enough," but what exactly is the role of white Americans in dismantling racism and prejudice in our ……続きを見る

"A…well-researched and convincingly argued case." –Kirkus Reviews "Powerful and Timely" –Chanticleer International Book Reviews SHAPING PUBLIC OPINION: How Real Advocacy Journalism™ Should Be Practi……続きを見る

Generations of Americans, dating back to the nation's founding, have regarded schools as essential for developing the knowledge and civic values necessary for sustaining democracy. Yet, as Matthew D……続きを見る

The essays in this volume address the chief challenges and principal tensions in the operation of our civil society in order to consider possible paths forward. Discussion opens with a diagnostic an……続きを見る

"Even this Nation will be on the very verge of crumbling to pieces and tumbling to the ground and when the constitution is upon the brink of ruin this people will be the staff upon which the Nation ……続きを見る

When the protests are over, a guide to creating long-lasting social change beyond the barricades From the Women’s March in D.C. to #BlackLivesMatter rallies across the country, there has been a risi……続きを見る

“A brave, powerful book from one of freedom’s most courageous defenders. These stories remind us how real -- how personal -- the threats to our Constitutional rights really are -- and of the duty th……続きを見る

American democracy is at risk unless we change the way we teach civic education in K-12 schools. This book will inspire educators and communities to transform schools by teaching democratic principl……続きを見る

Dwight D. Eisenhower's 'Third State of the Union Address' is a meticulously crafted speech delivered in 1955 that outlines the President's domestic and foreign policy initiatives. Written in a strai……続きを見る

Citizenship Unleashed: Nurturing Democracy and Strengthening America! Delve into the essence of citizenship and the part we play in the functioning of our government with this enlightening guide! Fr……続きを見る