A rationale for civic education: preparing for democracy

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Higher education in the US should foster the development of a responsible citizenry. Present thrusts towards educational specialization has negated the development of this important attribute. Education should be once again geared towards encouraging the development of responisble citizens.

Author: Ketcham, Ralph
Education, Higher, Higher education, Responsibility

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Individual and community: civic participation

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Gloomy complaints that Americans have lost their desire to participate in civic groups, parent-teacher groups, and community involvement are exaggerated, as good statistics on such groups have always been inadequate. An essay on the meanings of modern citizenship is included.

Author: Ladd, Everett C.
Statistics, Associations, institutions, etc., Associations, Community life, Civic leaders, Community activists

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Media and democracy: hand in hand?

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Mass media plays an important role in spreading democracy in democratic countries. However, its purpose in authoritarian countries may focus on serving the interests of dictators.

Author: Bogart, Leo
Political aspects, Freedom of the press, Mass media, Communication in politics, Political communication

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Subjects list: Social aspects, Analysis
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