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 |
| Title | Pledging Allegiance |
| Author | Joel Westheimer |
| Series | Teaching For Social Justice Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Teachers' College Press |
| Year published | 2007-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Prizes | Runner-up for IndieFab awards (Educational) 2007 |
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