Building Civic Literacy and Citizen Power
- List Price: $25.20
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Prentice Hall
- Publish date: 08/01/1996
Description:
This motivating book provides both an understanding of civic literacy and an action plan which can build readers' power as a citizen, examining what we currently know about the topic and then describing specific activities for progressive civic action. Gives readers the knowledge and basic skills they must have to successfully participate in a democratic society and government by helping them master the skills of thought and action necessary for such participation. Details a step-by-step process for developing civic literacy skills for action and thinking. and describes how to create an environment in the college, high school, middle school and adult education institutions where these skills can be practiced and improved. For community groups, government civic agencies, and all those interested in political knowledge and participation.
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