Civic Responsibility and Higher EducationRowman & Littlefield Publishers, 25 ene 2000 - 448 páginas More than a century ago, John Dewey challenged the education community to look to civic involvement for the betterment of both community and campus. Today, the challenge remains. In his landmark book, editor Thomas Ehrlich has collected essays from national leaders who have focused on civic responsibility and higher education. Imparting both philosophy and working examples, Ehrlich provides the inspiration for innovative new programs in this essential area of learning. |
Índice
What Are Colleges and Universities Doing about the Problems An Overview | 61 |
Interactions with Other Sectors of Society | 147 |
Perspectives from Different Sectors of Higher Education | 209 |
Special Challenges | 307 |
Afterword | 367 |
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