New Book: Political Particpation, Civic life and the Changing American Citizen
Posted by on June 11, 2007
New Book
A New Engagement? Political Particpation, Civic life and the Changing American Citizen
Authored by Cliff Zuken, Scott Keeter, Molly Andolina, Krista Jenkins, and Michael X. Delli Carprini
Published by Oxford University Press
http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780195183177
In searching for answers as to why young people differ vastly from their parents and grandparents when it comes to turning out the vote, A New Engagement challenges the conventional wisdom that today’s youth is plagued by a severe case of political apathy. In order to understand the current nature of citizen engagement, it is critical to separate political from civic engagement. Using the results from an original set of surveys and the authors’ own primary research, they conclude that while older citizens participate by voting, young people engage by volunteering and being active in their communities.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Coming of Age in a Post Boomer World
3. Engagement in Public Life
4. Through the Looking Glass
5. Generational Pathways to Participation
6. Where do Young People Stand Politically?
7. Civic Engagement, Political Engagement and Generational Change
Appendix
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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