Awakening Democracy Through Public Work: Pedagogies of Empowerment

by Harry C. Boyte

Book Overview

In the face of authoritarian, divisive trends and multiplying crises, when politics-as-usual is stymied, Awakening Democracy through Public Work shows it is possible to build foundations for a democratic awakening grounded in deep American traditions of a citizen-centered commonwealth.

Awakening Democracy through Public Work begins with the story of Public Achievement, a youth civic education and empowerment initiative with roots...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826522181
• ISBN13: 9780826522184
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"