In Search of Civility Confronting Incivility on the College Campus

Name: In Search of Civility Confronting Incivility on the College Campus
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ISBN: 9781600379079

ISBN-10: 1600379079

ISBN-13: 9781600379079

Edition: 2011

Authors: Kent M. Weeks

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Americans are troubled by the growing incivility they see in public life and in their interpersonal relationships. The lack of civility is an increasing issue on college campuses, reflecting deep societal problems."In Search of Civility: Confronting Incivility on the College Campus", explores the timely issue by weaving stories of four college freshmen at a large university with current research on civility issues.The four students encounter civility dilemmas ranging from cheating, plagiarism, and misuse of technology to alcohol, diversity, and peer pressure. They want to do the right thing, but distinguishing between right and wrong sometimes proves to be difficult particularly when their…

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List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Publication date: 5/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 164
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Why Civility?


What Is Civility?


Why Focus On the College Campus?


Who Are The Students Now Entering College?



Civility and the Greek System


A History of the Greek System


Becoming Greek


Compulsive Conformity: Lindsey


Pressures Of Pledging: Jacob


Hazing: Antonio


Alternatives to Greek Life: Sonam



Civility In The Classroom


Pressure to Cheat: Antonio


Understanding Plagiarism: Jacob


Uncivil Professors: Lindsey


Uncivil Students: Sonam



College Athletics


A Brief History


Student Athletes: Antonio


The Fans-Love Thy Enemy: Lindsey


Abusive Fans: Sonam


Postgame Fan Violence: Jacob



Residential Life


History of College Dormitories


Uncivil Roommates: Lindsey


Incivility in the Dorm Room: Antonio


Virtual Violence: Jacob


Pirates of the Dormitory: Sonam



The Question of Healthy Behaviors


Drinking and Substance Abuse: Antonio


Image Consciousness: Lindsey


Depression And Suicide: Sonam


Hook-up Culture: Jacob



Diversity


Confronting Stereotypes And Prejudice: Antonio and Sonam


Coexisting Peacefully: Jacob


Achieving a Diverse Educational Environment: Lindsey



Facing Civility


About the Author


Appendices


College Civility Initiatives


Civility Resources


Local Government Civility Initiatives


Notes


Bibliography