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PublisherUniversity Press of America, Incorporated
ISBN-100761858784
ISBN-139780761858782
eBay Product ID (ePID)126945515
Product Key Features
Number of Pages140 Pages
Publication NameNew York Abstains Courteously : Essays on Civil Discourse and Civic Responsibility
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
SubjectSociology / General, American Government / General, Civics & Citizenship, Essays
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science
AuthorMarie A. Conn
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight7.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2012-933723
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentForeword by Kenneth J. Soprano, Ph.D. Introduction Chapter One: The Victims of the European Witchcraze: An Early Political Smear Campaign Marie A. Conn Chapter Two: Vertu: An Enlightenment Ideal Mary Helen Kashuba, SSJ Chapter Three: Civilizing the National Discourse: The Liberal Arts As Conversation in John Henry Newman's Idea of a University Barbara C. Lonnquist Chapter Four: Out of the Gutter: Illness and Disability in the Graphic Narrative Karen J. Getzen Chapter Five: A Teacher Educator's Re-imagining: Finding Places and Making Spaces for Transformative Civility in Schools Carol M. Pate Chapter Six: Towards a Compassionate Conversation: The Art of Spiritual Direction Carolynne Ervin Chapter Seven: Fear and Fundamentalism As Barriers to Civil Discourse Nancy Porter Chapter Eight: Lessons From the Ecumenical Lifeworld: Dialogue and Civility Steven Guerriero About the Contributors
SynopsisThe idea for this collection of essays emerged from conversations about how the art of civil discourse has become increasingly less visible in American society today, particularly in political activities. At the same time, it is frustrating to realize that more Americans vote for contestants on shows like American Idol than usually vote in the November elections. The themes throughout New York Abstains "Courteously" touch on the very heart of what it means to be a responsible citizen, both in our own country and in the global community. While so many individuals speak about values today, it ultimately seems that the true values undergirding the United States are being overshadowed by partisan politics and private ideologies. The book's contributors take a wide variety of approaches to civil discourse and civic responsibility. Each essay in this collection stands on its own and grows out of the author's unique discipline and experience. The essays, however, are the fruit of ongoing collaboration and intersect with each other in many intriguing ways., These essays touch on the very heart of what it means to be a responsible citizen, both in our own country and in the global community. New York Abstains "Courteously" explains how the true values undergirding the United States are being overshadowed by partisan politics and private ideologies.
LC Classification NumberJC337.N45 2012
