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The idea for this collection of essays emerged from conversations about how the art of civil discourse has become increasingly less visible in American society today, particularly in political activities. At the same time, it is frustrating to realize that more Americans vote for contestants on shows like American Idol than usually vote in the November elections. The themes throughout New York Abstains "Courteously" touch on the very heart of what it means to be a responsible citizen, both in our own country and in the global community. While so many individuals speak about values today, it ultimately seems that the true values undergirding the United States are being overshadowed by partisan politics and private ideologies.
The book's contributors take a wide variety of approaches to civil discourse and civic responsibility. Each essay in this collection stands on its own and grows out of the author's unique discipline and experience. The essays, however, are the fruit of ongoing collaboration and intersect with each other in many intriguing ways.
Contents
Foreword by Kenneth J. Soprano, Ph.D.
Introduction
Chapter One: The Victims of the European Witchcraze: An Early Political Smear Campaign
Marie A. Conn
Chapter Two: Vertu: An Enlightenment Ideal
Mary Helen Kashuba, SSJ
Chapter Three: Civilizing the National Discourse: The Liberal Arts As Conversation in John Henry
Newman's Idea of a University
Barbara C. Lonnquist
Chapter Four: Out of the Gutter: Illness and Disability in the Graphic Narrative
Karen J. Getzen
Chapter Five: A Teacher Educator's Re-imagining: Finding Places and Making Spaces for
Transformative Civility in Schools
Carol M. Pate
Chapter Six: Towards a Compassionate Conversation: The Art of Spiritual Direction
Carolynne Ervin
Chapter Seven: Fear and Fundamentalism As Barriers to Civil Discourse
Nancy Porter
Chapter Eight: Lessons From the Ecumenical Lifeworld: Dialogue and Civility
Steven Guerriero
About the Contributors
