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Pledging Allegiance The Politics of Patriotism in America's Schools

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ISBN-10: 0807747505

ISBN-13: 9780807747506

Edition: 2007

Authors: Joel Westheimer, William. Ayers, Therese Quinn, Therese Quinn

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What does it mean to be "patriotic" in the United States after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001? And how have the prevailing notions of patriotism-loudly trumpeted in American media-affected education in American schools? In this wide-ranging and spirited book, renowned educational leaders, classroom practitioners, as well political activists answer these questions with insights, opinions, and hard facts. Contributors focus on critical issues related to patriotism and democracy in education including the social studies curriculum, military recruitment in schools, and student dissent. They investigate the ways our schools have changed since 9/11 and examine the efforts of…    
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Book details

List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication date: 3/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.15" wide x 9.00" long x 0.54" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

William Ayers is Professor at the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago. His recent publications include Race Course Against White Supremacy (with Bernadine Dohrn) and the Handbook of Social Justice in Education (with Therese Quinn and David Stovall).

Therese Quinn is Associate Professor of Art Education at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her recent publications include Flaunting It! Queers Organizing for Public Education and Justice and the Handbook of Social Justice in Education.

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Once Upon a Time When Patriotism Was What You Did
No Black in the Union Jack: The Ambivalent Patriotism of Black Americans
Educators in the War on Terrorism
"Children Are the Living Message We Send to a Time We Will Not See"
The Psychology of Patriotism
Second Fiddle to Fear
On Patriotism and the Yankees: Lessons Learned From Being a Fan
Patriotism, Nationalism, and Our Jobs as Americans
Another Way to Teach Politically Without P.C.: Teaching the Debate About Patriotism
Pledging Allegiance
Patriotism Is a Bad Idea at a Dangerous Time
Patriotism Makes Kids Stupid
Celebrating America
Teaching Patriotism-with Conviction
Hearts and Minds: Military Recruitment and the High School Battlefield
Weapons of Fatal Seduction: Latinos and the Military
A Small Space of Sanity
Is Patriotism Good for Democracy?
I Solemnly Swear
Patriotism and Ideological Diversity in the Classroom
Toeing the Line and the Law: First Amendment Rights in Schools
"Patriotism, Eh?" The Canadian Version
Patriot Acts: This Isn't the First Time
Patriotism's Secret History
Politics and Patriotism in Education
Poetry and Patriotism
Patriotism by the Numbers
Resources for Educators
Notes
About the Editor and Contributors
Index