Good Citizenship in America - Hardcover

Ricci, David M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521835801 ISBN 13: 9780521835800

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

In order to describe an American civic ideal for those who enjoy membership in the state and the obligations entailed, this study traces its development in American history. Starting from the republicanism of pre-1865, the book follows the widening of the franchise following post-1865 economic development. It characterizes the twentieth century by the increase and subsequent decline of consumerism, and by the development, in later years, of the "economic conscience". The volume's analysis of civic trends in America highlights many of the inherent ideals of American life.

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Book Description

Good Citizenship in America describes a civic ideal of who enjoys membership in the state and what obligations that entails, and traces its history in America. Starting from the republicanism of pre 1865, the book follows the widening of the franchise following post 1865 economic development. The 20th century is characterized by the increase and subsequent decline of consumerism, and by the development, in later years, of the "economic conscience". This is an easily accessible analysis of civic trends in America, and one that highlights much of what is decent in American life.

Review

"[David Ricci] often brings some interesting discussion and useful distinctions for concepts[...]Ricci's original approach clearly links citizenship studies with early American history[...]this book will be useful for undergraduate students in these two disciplines."
-Yves Laberge, Political Studies Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521835801
• ISBN 13: 9780521835800
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320