Citizen speak
Subtitle: the democratic imagination in American life
By: Andrew J. Perrin.
Series: Morality and society series; Morality and society.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
Subjects: Citizenship -- United States.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Citizenship, creativity, and the democratic imagination; title: How do civic organizations mobilize?; title: Talking about politics in groups : what to look for in citizenship discourse; title: Mistrust, information, and legitimation : justifying citizenship decisions; title: Morality, ideology, and interest; title: Capacity and expression : the tactical repertoire of citizenship; title: Political microcultures : the structure of political talk; title: Conclusion : how to use civic life to build citizenship.