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Aleinikoff, T. Alexander and Klusmeyer, Douglas (2001) ed. Citizenship Today, Washington: Brookings.
A useful resource for anyone working on the theory and practice of citizenship in Western democracies. This collection provides an overview of citizenship debates exploring the acquisition, rights, responsibilities and plural nature of citizenship. This book offers a comparative perspective on citizenship policy and describes and analyses larger themes that influence citizenship debates including federalism, integration, gender equality and immigrant political mobilisation.
Crick, Bernard (2001) ed. Citizens: Towards a Citizenship Culture, Oxford: Blackwell.
Expert contributors in a series of essays show how institutions can create participative cultures made up of active citizens. These essays examine the middle and long-term perspectives and the question of how best to achieve a culture of positive citizenship and a truly democratic and inclusive society through institutions of government, the parties, parliament, problems of multi-culturalism and the practices of the voluntary sector, education and the arts.
Crick, Bernard (2000), Essays on Citizenship, London and New York: Continuum
This selection of essays outline the basic theory of political education, analysing the kinds of concepts and content that should feature n political education. Crick addresses the critics of Citizenship education and outlines his belief that the introduction of Citizenship is more than a political fad but a subject with a well grounded history combining the work of political theorists and classroom practitioners.
Crick, Bernard (2000), In Defence of Politics, London and New York: Continuum
Crick outlines his belief in the place of politics in society, arguing that despite its power struggles and compromises, it remains the only viable alternative to government by coercion. Crick identifies politics as a marker of freedom and order. Crick discusses the tension between party government and citizenship.
Gardner, Roy and Cairns, Jo (2000) Education for Citizenship, London and New York: Continuum.
This book relates theory to practice instead of discussing what pupils should learn and how they should learn and be assessed. This book cites good practice as a starting point for teachers to learn about models and methods of how to incorporate teaching Citizenship into the curriculum.
Gearon, Liam (2003) ed. Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School, London: Routlege/Falmer
Aimed at students training to teach citizenship as a first or second subject, and also a good resource for experienced teachers who have opted to take on responsibility delivering the subject. Underpinned with theory but accessible, the book covers key themes in citizenship education. Each chapter has key objectives and tasks and will help teachers improve their understanding of citizenship education and help their pupils understand their roles as citizens.
Osler, Audrey (2000) ed. Citizenship and Democracy in Schools, Sterling: Trentham.
An authoritative and coherent text for new and experienced teachers, this is a core text for continuing professional development courses in Citizenship education. Contributors to this book demonstrate how human rights principles are used by schools to challenge structural inequality and support the development of young people in the context of diversity. Case studies illustrate how students can realise their rights and responsibilities.
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