Citizenship Books

New and Published Books

1. The Longings and Limits of Global Citizenship Education

   The Moral Pedagogy of Schooling in a Cosmopolitan Age

   By Jeffrey S. Dill

   Series: Routledge Advances in Sociology

   As the world seemingly gets smaller and smaller, schools around the globe are focusing their attention on expanding the consciousness and competencies of their students to prepare them for the conditions of globalization. Global citizenship education is rapidly growing in popularity because it...

   Published June 3rd 2013 by Routledge
2. Deliberative Democracy and Education for Democratic Citizenship

   By John Annette, Andrew Peterson

   Series: Routledge Research in Education

   Political theory has, over the last three decades, witnessed a "deliberative turn," giving rise to a growing body of work which has attempted to delineate the benefits which discursive forms of political engagement may bring for democratic citizenship. This volume aims to introduce deliberative...

   Published May 31st 2013 by Routledge
3. Globalization, the Nation-State and the Citizen

   Dilemmas and Directions for Civics and Citizenship Education

   Edited by Alan Reid, Judith Gill, Alan Sears

   Series: Routledge Research in Education

   The past decade has seen an explosion of interest in civics and citizenship education. There have been unprecedented developments in citizenship education taking place in schools, adult education centers, or in the less formally structured spaces of media images and commentary around the world....

   Published March 20th 2013 by Routledge
4. Education for Civic and Political Participation

   A Critical Approach

   Edited by Reinhold Hedtke, Tatiana Zimenkova

   Series: Routledge Research in Education

   Participation as an element of active citizenship in democracies is a key project of international and national educational policy. Institutionalized approaches for compulsory schools provide participatory access to all young European citizens. But does this picture depict the possibilities and...

   Published December 18th 2012 by Routledge
5. Civic Education for Diverse Citizens in Global Times

   Rethinking Theory and Practice

   Edited by Beth C. Rubin, James M. Giarelli

   Series: Rutgers Invitational Symposium on Education Series

   This book explores four interrelated themes: rethinking civic education in light of the diversity of U.S. society; re-examining these notions in an increasingly interconnected global context; re-considering the ways that civic education is researched and practiced; and taking stock of where we are...

   Published March 1st 2012 by Routledge
6. The Values Education Resource File

   A Practical Kit for Exploring the things that Matter

   By Ray Baxter

   Start exploring today! The Values Education Resource File is a highly practical kit, developed with schools for schools, to provide you with a straightforward way of thinking about the things that matter to you and your young people. It includes everything you need to help children and young...

   Published November 9th 2011 by Routledge
7. Debates in Citizenship Education

   Edited by James Arthur, Hilary Cremin

   Series: Debates in Subject Teaching

   What are the key issues in Citizenship Education today? Debates in Citizenship Education encourages student and practising teachers to engage with and reflect on some of the key topics, concepts and debates that they will have to address throughout their career. It places the specialist field of...

   Published November 9th 2011 by Routledge
8. Young People with Anti-Social Behaviours

   Practical Resources for Professionals

   By Kathy Hampson

   Series: David Fulton / Nasen

   The media today suggests that many young people are becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. But increasing amounts of legislation and ASBOs neither seem to have addressed the real issues nor solved the problem, and may simply add to the frustrations of all those involved. Kathy Hampson’s...

   Published July 21st 2010 by Routledge
9. Tackling Controversial Issues in the Primary School

   Facing Life's Challenges with Your Learners

   By Richard Woolley

   How do you broach family values with seven year olds? Can you help young children understand racism? Can you avoid bringing your own prejudices into the classroom? Talking effectively about controversial issues with young children is a challenge facing every primary school teacher. Tackling...

   Published June 23rd 2010 by Routledge
10. Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School

    A Companion to School Experience, 2nd Edition

    Edited by Liam Gearon

    Series: Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series

    "A comprehensive and illuminating resource on both citizenship and citizenship education" - David Hicks, Times Educational Supplement What is the role of Citizenship? How can it be taught effectively? The fully updated second edition of Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School is an...

    Published August 31st 2009 by Routledge