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Provides a fresh perspective on the undeniable relationship between education reform and democratic revitalization.
Providing a new perspective on the undeniable relationship between education reform and democratic revitalization, Nicholas V. Longo uncovers and examines practical models in which communities play an essential role in teaching the art of democracy.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction: The Ecology of Civic Learning
2. Education Writ Large
3. Hull House
4. Highlander Folk School
5. The Neighborhood Learning Community
6. Community Practitioners
7. Conclusion: Taking It Home
Notes
Index