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Political Science Civics & Citizenship

Citizenship in Transformation in Canada

edited by Yvonne Hébert

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Dec 2002
Category
Civics & Citizenship, Philosophy & Social Aspects
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780802078353
    Publish Date
    Dec 2002
    List Price
    $61.00
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780802008503
    Publish Date
    Dec 2002
    List Price
    $123.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442672963
    Publish Date
    Nov 2002
    List Price
    $121.00

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Recent changes in concepts of citizenship have forced a reconsideration of Canadian political and educational policy. Weaving together the current debates on citizenship with contributions by leading independent thinkers in the field, Citizenship in Transformation argues persuasively that since conceptions of democratic citizenship are changing, so too should operational definitions of citizenship education.

Focussing on four dynamic themes - conceptual foundations, institutional policies, social and cultural realities, and education - the contributors address two critical questions: What constitutes a 'good' citizen in today's liberal democracy? And, what social and educational policies are needed to sustain the lives of these citizens, while not impinging on liberal democratic principles? Bringing together a variety of perspectives from theoretical and conceptual foundations, this book will have broad implications for social and educational policies and institutions in Canada.

About the author

Yvonne Hébert is Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary.

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