The Civically Engaged Reader
Edited by Adam Davis and Elizabeth Lynn
A great collection of readings by poets, artists, and writers ranging from from Du Bois to de Toqueville that are meant to cultivate civic action and reflection. Very useful for teachers, activists, scholars, and anyone who cares about the civic good.
From the Publisher: The Civically Engaged Reader assembles more than forty provocative and diverse readings that range across literature, philosophy, and religion. These selections invite reflection on all kinds of civic-minded activities--from giving and serving to leading and associating--and on the vital connections between thought and service. The selections in The Civically Engaged Reader will stimulate both individual contemplation and lively group discussion and debate. Appendixes with questions for discussion and tips for making those discussions meaningful make this anthology a ready-to-go resource for service and volunteer groups, as well as college classrooms. Published with support from the Project on Civic Reflection.
Recommended by: Dr. Kira J. Baker-Doyle