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The psychology of citizenship and civic engagement /

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Research has shown a marked decline in civic engagement over the last 30 years. People are voting less, participating in fewer community organizations, and, in general, are less connected to their communities and their nation. This book focuses on active citizenship and civic participation - the way...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pancer, S. Mark (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Citizenship > Psychological aspects.
Political participation > Psychological aspects.
Community development > Psychological aspects.
Political psychology.
Participation politique > Aspect psychologique.
Psychologie politique.
Développement communautaire > Aspect psychologique.
Social Psychology.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Developmental.
Citizenship > Psychological aspects
Community development > Psychological aspects
Political participation > Psychological aspects
Political psychology
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Research has shown a marked decline in civic engagement over the last 30 years. People are voting less, participating in fewer community organizations, and, in general, are less connected to their communities and their nation. This book focuses on active citizenship and civic participation - the ways in which individuals form connections with their communities through activities such as volunteering, joining school and community groups, participating in politics, or becoming involved in social activism and social movements.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190222857
0190222859
9780190222864
0190222867