Democracy Deficit Disorder: Learning Democracy with Young People (Counterpoints: Studies in Criticality, 540) - Softcover

Fletcher, Adam F.C.; McDermott, J. Cynthia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1636673856 ISBN 13: 9781636673851

Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers, 2023

Synopsis

There is mounting evidence throughout the world that democracy is in retreat. This can be stopped and repaired by infusing it with action, beliefs, and knowledge. This book offers a powerful prescription to stop the democracy deficit disorder: authentically engaging young people throughout our democracy. Through critical thinking and substantive actions, adults can become allies to young people. This will lead to authentic youth engagement, which will make democracy more meaningful, purposeful, and sustainable than ever before.

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About the Author

Adam F.C. Fletcher is an internationally recognized expert in youth engagement, co-founder of the Freechild Institute and SoundOut.org, and author of more than a dozen books.

J. Cynthia McDermott earned her Ed.D at Temple University and has received 3 Fulbright awards. Emeritus from Antioch University, her publications are related to democracy and Foxfire practices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1636673856
• ISBN 13: 9781636673851
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 268