Citizen now: Engaging in politics and democracy
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (911 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1526105675 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Elizabeth C. Matto is an Assistant Research Professor at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University and directs the Institute's Youth Political Participation Program
About the AuthorElizabeth C. Matto is an Assistant Research Professor at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University and directs the Institute's Youth Political Participation Program
The perfect text for undergraduates exploring the fundamentals of government, political behavior, and citizenship, this text's fresh take on the important subject of youth engagement offers both a path for future research and practical guidance on how to engage "citizen now" in politics and democracy.. Citizen now offers a comprehensive description of the composition and behavior of young adults, an explanation and critique of the study of youth engagement, and a unique approach and methodology for appreciating how and why "citizen now" engages in politics and democracy. Citizen now considers youth political participation from the perspective of young adults themselves - specifically, young adults who've organized around an issue of great concern to Millennials, their economic well-being