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A History of Education for Citizenship

By Derek Heater

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
9780415304771, 0415304776, 0203609182, 9780203609187, 9780203352267
LCC
LC1091 .H35 2003
Open Library ID
OL3684938M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
957 kB (979694 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
264\264
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

In this unique examination of education for citizenship, Derek Heater covers two and a half millennia of history encompassing every continent. Education for citizenship is considered from its classical origins through to ideas of world citizenship and multiculturalism which are relevant today. The book reveals the constants of motives, policies, recommendations and practices in this field and the variables determined by political, social and economic circumstances, which in turn illustrate the reasons behind education for citizenship today.Sections covered include:* Classical origins* The age of rebellions and revolutions* Education for liberal democracy* Totalitarianism and transitions* Multiple citizenship education.A History of Education for Citizenship will be of interest to teachers and students of citizenship, particularly those concerned with citizenship education. It will also be of interest to those working in the field of politics of education and history of education.

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