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Smith, Mark K. – 1994
This book draws upon the experience of adult and community educators and youth and community workers to explore the nature and practice of local education. Chapter 1 examines the nature of local education and argues the benefits of setting aside "community education" in favor of "local education." In chapter 2, the local educator's role is…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Community Development, Community Education
Peer reviewedEtzioni, Amitai – Social Studies Review, 1997
Presents a communitarian rationale for character education. Communitarians believe that individual liberties depend upon bolstering the foundations of civil society: families, schools, and neighborhoods. Lists four core areas of focus: character education in the schools, building and rebuilding communities, policies to strengthen the family, and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Action, Community Characteristics, Community Development
