Pledging Allegiance by Joel Westheimer

Pledging Allegiance by Joel Westheimer

What does it mean to be ""patriotic"" in the United States after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001? And how have the prevailing notions of patriotism - loudly trumpeted in American media - affected education in American schools? In this wide-ranging and spirited book, renowned educational leaders, classroom practitioners, as well political activists answer these questions with insights, opinions, and hard facts. Contributors focus on critical issues related to patriotism and democracy in education including the social studies curriculum, military recruitment in schools, and student dissent. They investigate the ways our schools have changed since 9/11 and examine the efforts of educators who refuse to toe the new ""patriotic"" line. This timely volume provide a provocative yet grounded exploration of how schools are mediating national patriotic sentiments.

Joel Westheimer is Assistant Professor of Education and a Fellow of the Center for the Study of American Culture and Education at New York University

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ISBN 13	9780807747506
ISBN 10	0807747505
Titel	Pledging Allegiance
Autor	Joel Westheimer
Serie	Teaching For Social Justice Series
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Teachers' College Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2007-02-28
Seitenanzahl	240
Preise	Runner-up for IndieFab awards (Educational) 2007
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.