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Author MacMullen, Ian, 1976- author.

Title Civics beyond critics : character education in a liberal democracy / Ian MacMullen.

Publication Info. Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2015.

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Edition First edition.
Description 1 online resource (xi, 275 pages).
Physical Medium monochrome
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Series Oxford political theory
Oxford political theory.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-269) and index.
Contents Introduction : theorizing education for civic character -- Promoting compliance with laws. Cultivating motives for compliance ; Evaluating education for compliance : a cost-benefit analysis -- Fostering civic motivation. Sources of civic motivation ; Doing without love -- Status quo bias in civic education. Status quo educational bias : its nature and sources ; A qualified defense of status quo bias -- Conclusion : citizenship and the limits of autonomy.
Summary The goal of this book is to show how we can recognise the value of the kinds of character formation that civic education has traditionally involved without losing the portion of the truth that can be found in the orthodox view that favours critical autonomy. 'Civics Beyond Critics' warns against neglecting character traits that, although commonly labelled 'conservative', are realistically essential for the future of all liberal democracies.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Education -- Political aspects.
Education -- Political aspects.
Education and state.
Education and state.
Civics -- Study and teaching.
Civics -- Study and teaching.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Title Character education in a liberal democracy
Other Form: Print version: MacMullen, Ian, 1976- Civics beyond critics. First edition. Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2015 9780198733614 (DLC) 2014950160 (OCoLC)908412128
ISBN 9780191797996 (electronic book)
0191797995 (electronic book)
9780191053337 (electronic book)
0191053333 (electronic book)
9780198733614 (hardback)
0198733615 (hardback)