Citizenship and young people's role in public life.
Part of a special issue on the role of youth in community renewal. A “public work” approach to youth service that stresses collaborative problem solving and common endeavor has great potential for developing the art of active citizenship. During the past decade, youth service and service learning...
| Publicado en: | National Civic Review Vol. 86; pp. 203 - 211 |
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Fall 1997
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| Sumario: | Part of a special issue on the role of youth in community renewal. A “public work” approach to youth service that stresses collaborative problem solving and common endeavor has great potential for developing the art of active citizenship. During the past decade, youth service and service learning movements have increased dramatically, and young people are now volunteering for community service in record numbers. This recognition of the importance of active citizenship has also resulted in a broad-based movement for civic renewal and a “new citizenship.” The writer discusses differing perspectives on citizenship; what youth service looks like when approached from a public work perspective; examples of the power of this perspective; and how new communications technology may help to connect individuals and organizations and facilitate the exchange of information. |
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