Title: Integrating political science, education, and public policy : international perspectives on decision-making, systems theory, and socialization research /
Authors: Farnen, Russell Francis, 1933-
Publisher: P. Lang,
Year: 1990
Subjects: Political science Study and teaching United States; Civics Study and teaching United States; Political socialization United States.
Contents: Introduction -- Political science as a discipline: topical, conceptual, systemic, and analytical approaches -- Political socialization research and political education: do meaningful answers exist? -- A taxonomy for civic/political education: traditional U.S. curricula in the 1960s -- A taxonomy for civic/political education: U.S. curricula in the 1970s -- A taxonomy for civic/political education: a case study of innovative U.S. curricula in the 1970s and major trends in the 1980s -- Contemporary perspectives on political, civic, and citizenship education: national and international trends -- Theoretical contributions to civic education from psychology, political socialization, cognitive, developmental, and moral education research -- Integrating research findings and curricular efforts in political science, socialization, education, and social sciences/humanities -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Epilogue: some challenges for political education and public policy in the 21st century.