Special Parents, Special Children

by Joanne E. Bernstein and Bryna J. Fireside

Drawing from years of experience and study, John Gastil offers a variety of solutions to the problems commonly faced by small, democratic groups. He thoroughly explores the dynamics of practicing democracy, including the relationship between speaking rights and listening responsibilities; the importance of full access to information and agenda setting; and ways to practice democracy in personal, family and neighborhood life. Throughout, he enriches his suggestions with detailed descriptions of the dynamics within a cooperative grocery store. To help readers choose the democratic structure most appropriate to their group, the book also surveys the full range of democratic processes -- including consensus, majority rule, and proportional outcomes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807575593
• ISBN13: 9780807575598
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Length: 63 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7