Citizenship Books

New and Published Books

1. Civic Education for Diverse Citizens in Global Times

   Rethinking Theory and Practice

   Edited by Beth C. Rubin, James M. Giarelli

   Series: Rutgers Invitational Symposium on Education Series

   This book explores four interrelated themes: rethinking civic education in light of the diversity of U.S. society; re-examining these notions in an increasingly interconnected global context; re-considering the ways that civic education is researched and practiced; and taking stock of where we are...

   Published March 1st 2012 by Routledge
2. The Values Education Resource File

   A Practical Kit for Exploring the things that Matter

   By Ray Baxter

   Start exploring today! The Values Education Resource File is a highly practical kit, developed with schools for schools, to provide you with a straightforward way of thinking about the things that matter to you and your young people. It includes everything you need to help children and young...

   Published November 10th 2011 by Routledge
3. Debates in Citizenship Education

   Edited by James Arthur, Hilary Cremin

   Series: The Debates in Subject Teaching Series

   What are the key issues in Citizenship Education today? Debates in Citizenship Education encourages student and practising teachers to engage with and reflect on some of the key topics, concepts and debates that they will have to address throughout their career. It places the specialist field of...

   Published November 10th 2011 by Routledge
4. Young People with Anti-Social Behaviours

   Practical Resources for Professionals

   By Kathy Hampson

   Series: David Fulton / Nasen

   The media today suggests that many young people are becoming involved in anti-social behaviour. But increasing amounts of legislation and ASBOs neither seem to have addressed the real issues nor solved the problem, and may simply add to the frustrations of all those involved. Kathy Hampson’s...

   Published July 21st 2010 by Routledge
5. Tackling Controversial Issues in the Primary School

   Facing Life's Challenges with Your Learners

   By Richard Woolley

   How do you broach family values with seven year olds? Can you help young children understand racism? Can you avoid bringing your own prejudices into the classroom? Talking effectively about controversial issues with young children is a challenge facing every primary school teacher. Tackling...

   Published June 23rd 2010 by Routledge
6. Globalization, the Nation-State and the Citizen

   Dilemmas and Directions for Civics and Citizenship Education

   Edited by Alan Reid, Judith Gill, Alan Sears

   Series: Routledge Research in Education

   The past decade has seen an explosion of interest in civics and citizenship education. There have been unprecedented developments in citizenship education taking place in schools, adult education centers, or in the less formally structured spaces of media images and commentary around the world....

   Published February 2nd 2010 by Routledge
7. Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School

   A Companion to School Experience, 2nd Edition

   Edited by Liam Gearon

   Series: Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series

   "A comprehensive and illuminating resource on both citizenship and citizenship education" - David Hicks, Times Educational Supplement What is the role of Citizenship? How can it be taught effectively? The fully updated second edition of Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School is an...

   Published August 31st 2009 by Routledge
8. Global Perspectives in the Geography Curriculum

   Reviewing the Moral Case for Geography

   By Alex Standish

   ‘For geographers across the globe this book provides the arguments for a return to the teaching of geography and why they should reject the politicisation of the subject by education policy makers and politicians. Standish’s careful critique shows the necessity of a depoliticised geography...

   Published October 6th 2008 by Routledge
9. Handbook of Research in Social Studies Education

   Edited by Linda S. Levstik, Cynthia A. Tyson

   This Handbook outlines the current state of research in social studies education – a complex, dynamic, challenging field with competing perspectives about appropriate goals, and on-going conflict over the content of the curriculum. Equally important, it encourages new research in order to...

   Published March 16th 2008 by Routledge
10. Teenagers' Citizenship

    Experiences and Education

    By Susie Weller

    Series: Relationships and Resources

    The introduction of compulsory citizenship education into the national curriculum has generated a plethora of new interests in the politics of childhood and youth. Citizenship for Teenagers explores teenagers’ acts of and engagement with citizenship in their local communities and examines the role...

    Published March 28th 2007 by Routledge