Citizenship Education and the Personalization of Democracy - 9780367467906

Taylor & Francis

Citizenship Education and the Personalization of DemocracyAuthor(s): Hubert J.M. Hermans, Rob Bartels\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367467906, 978-0367467906\nSynopsis\nThe core message of this educational book is that democracy is, more than ever before, in need of the personal contribution of engaged citizens. Democracy is viable only if it is rooted in the hearts and minds of citizens who feel responsible not only for their own well-being, but also for the quality of social relationships in a society with marked differences in race, religion, culture, and gender. \n\nThree basic features define personalized democracy: A critical attitude not only towards others but also towards oneself; learning not only from others but also from oneself; and participation in society with attention to the contradictive nature of ones own mind. The authors emphasize that the development of personalized democracy and global c.