Why we vote : how schools and communities shape our civic life /

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Why do more people vote--or get involved in other civic and political activities--in some communities than in others? Why We Vote demonstrates that our communities shape our civic and political engagement, and that schools are especially significant communities for fostering strong civic norms. Much...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Campbell, David E., 1971- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2006.
Series:Princeton studies in American politics.
Subjects:
Political participation.
Community development.
Social exchange.
Voluntarism.
Participation politique.
Échange social.
Développement communautaire.
community development.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Civil Rights.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Human Rights.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Civics & Citizenship.
Community development
Political participation
Social exchange
Voluntarism
Voluntarismus
Wahlverhalten
Erwachsener
Politische Sozialisation
Politische Beteiligung
Jugend
Bürgerliche Gesellschaft
Politieke participatie.
Verkiezingen.
Gemeenschapszin.
Politieke socialisatie.
USA
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Voting alone
  • Putting Madison and Tocqueville to the test : the dual motivations theory of public engagement
  • Further implications of the dual motivations theory
  • Social networks
  • Social environments and adolescents' public engagement
  • The links between adolescents' and adults' public engagement
  • Adolescents' social environments and adults' public engagements : the civic motivation model
  • Conclusion : implications for theory and policy.

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