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"Composed of six distinct yet interwoven stories, each taking the form of a monologue or duologue, and performed with specifically composed songs, [these are] tales of love, magic and loss filtered through the experiences of a range of people living in the UK's capital"--Page 4 of cover.

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Written primarily by scholars from the field of communication studies, 21 chapters, presented by Ferguson and Shade (both of the Department of Communications, U. of Ottawa, Canada), explore regional, marginalized, dissident, and historical discourses from Canadian political and cultural debates. The

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No previous volume has collected as interesting and broad a collection of essays on Canadian discourse and culture. This volume of representative case studies reflects the Canadian experience in terms of discourse, society, and public culture, linking its discussions to larger political and social i

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This work is a collection of the best research reports and essays gathered globally by the editors over a three-year period. A wide range of curricula may adopt the text as supplementary reading for courses in political science, speech and rhetoric, public relations, sociology, communications, journalism, diplomacy and government.

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This work is a collection of the best research reports and essays gathered globally by the editors over a three-year period. A wide range of curricula may adopt the text as supplementary reading for courses in political science, speech and rhetoric, public relations, sociology, communications, journalism, diplomacy and government.

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Civic Discourse, Civil Society, and Chinese Communities, reflects both the emphasis on analyzing specific discursive practices in particular Chinese societies and on understanding the role that discursive practices play in the development of civil society more generally.

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Civic Discourse, Civil Society, and Chinese Communities, reflects both the emphasis on analyzing specific discursive practices in particular Chinese societies and on understanding the role that discursive practices play in the development of civil society more generally.

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Links the role of civic discourse and communication to their connections to civil society, both domestically and on a global basis.

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Links the role of civic discourse and communication to their connections to civil society, both domestically and on a global basis.

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Presents thought provoking chapters on subjects of vital importance in our intercultural and international arena.

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Presents thought provoking chapters on subjects of vital importance in our intercultural and international arena.

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Imagine an America where governmental institutions, schools, new technologies, and interest groups work together to promote more informed citizens. Civic Education in the Twenty-First Century brings together the research of scholars from various disciplines to show that by expanding what is done in isolation, we can realize such a healthy civic ecology.

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American democracy is in many ways more vital than ever before. Advocacy groups proliferate and formerly marginalized groups enjoy new opportunities. But worrisome trends exist.

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Civic Engagement of Asian American Student Leaders tells the stories of Asian American student leaders that counter the model minority depiction. Their challenging racialized experiences inspire civic engagement, which empower them to assert their ethnic identity, imbibe leade...

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This book argues that the greatest threat to American democracy is the voting public. Candidates for political office, organized interests, and political parties are often blamed for the ills of American democracy, but this book identifies and analyzes the core issue in American politics: a disengaged, demanding, and often contradictory public.

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Presenting mathematics in the context of social issues makes it relevant and helps students learn how to apply math skills appropriately. Working through the activities will motivate them and help them grow as mathematicians and as citizens.

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This book presents research on creating and teaching civics curriculum in contentious times. The author provides detailed accounts of this research and proposes conceptual frameworks for the processes of teaching and learning civic perspective-taking, a key civic process.