| Description |
1 online resource (248 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. Ideological and historical context -- 2. Evidence and methods -- 3. Research synthesis findings -- 4. Summing up and taking stock -- 5. Appendices |
| Summary |
The concept and practice of civic service is deeply rooted in America's past, present, and future, and has been a featured component of recent presidential agendas. Yet despite ongoing debates about the methods and values of civic service, no recent book has systematically analyzed the effectiveness and outcomes of service programs in America. Civic Service: What Difference Does It Make? presents a thorough, research-based evaluation of public service programs in the United States. Divided into four key parts, this groundbreaking volume presents original information not found anywhere else |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Labor service -- United States
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National service -- United States
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Volunteers -- United States
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Labor service
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National service
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Volunteers
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Thomson, Ann Marie, author
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| ISBN |
9781315705637 |
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131570563X |
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9781317474432 |
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1317474430 |
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9781317474449 |
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1317474449 |
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9781317474425 |
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1317474422 |
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