Thomas Ehrlich, Ernestine Fu

Civic Work, Civic Lessons

Two Generations Reflect on Public Service

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Civic Work, Civic Lessons explains how and why people of all ages, and particularly young people, should engage in public service. Its authors are 57 years apart in age, but united in their passion for public service. Their experiences range from volunteering, to non-profit work, to federal foreign aid.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juni 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 304g
• ISBN-13: 9780761861270
• ISBN-10: 0761861270
• Artikelnr.: 38132692

Autorenporträt

By Thomas Ehrlich and Ernestine Fu

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword Introduction: Co-Authors 57 Years Apart Lesson 1: Role Models,
Mentors, and Teachers Are Key in Civic Work Lesson 2: Civic Work Should
Serve the Public Interest Lesson 3: Focus on the Big Picture in Civic Work
- But Don't Forget the Details Lesson 4: Motives to Engage in Civic Work
Are Always Mixed Lesson 5: Moral Leadership Is Essential in Civic Work
Lesson 6: Clear Goals Must Be Set in Civic Work Lesson 7: Civic Work Should
Be Its Own Reward The Way Forward: Leveraging Technology for Civic Work
Acknowledgements The Authors Index