Citizenship, creativity, and the democratic imagination -- How do civic organizations mobilize? -- Talking about politics in groups : what to look for in citizenship discourse -- Mistrust, information, and legitimation : justifying citizenship decisions -- Morality, ideology, and interest -- Capacity and expression : the tactical repertoire of citizenship -- Political microcultures : the structure of political talk -- How to use civic life to build citizenship
Summary
When we think about what constitutes being a good citizen activities like voting, letter-writing, and paying attention to the news spring to mind. This text argues that these activities play only a small part in democratic citizenship - a form of citizenship that requires creative thinking, talking, and acting
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-203) and index
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