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Author:
Fletcher, Adam, 1975- author.
Title:
Democracy deficit disorder : learning democracy with young people / Adam F.C. Fletcher, J. Cynthia McDermott.
Publisher:
Peter Lang,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
viii, 255 pages ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Political participation.
Youth--Political activity.
Young adults--Political activity.
Democracy and education.
Other Authors:
McDermott, J. Cynthia, 1949- author.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"There is mounting evidence throughout the world that Democracy is in retreat. This can be stopped and repaired by infusing it with action, beliefs and knowledge. This book offers a powerful prescription to stop the democracy deficit disorder: authentically engaging young people throughout our democracy. Through critical thinking and substantive actions, adults can become allies to young people. This will lead to authentic youth engagement, which will make Democracy more meaningful, purposeful, and sustainable than ever before"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Counterpoints: studies in criticality ; vol. 540
ISBN:
1636673856
9781636673851
1636673848
9781636673844
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1377015318
LCCN:
2023017957
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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