Education and Families in "The Spirit of Community": Questions of Identity, Individuality, and Diversity.

Demaine, Jack

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ERIC Number: EJ556251

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Publication Date: 1996

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Education and Families in "The Spirit of Community": Questions of Identity, Individuality, and Diversity.

Demaine, Jack

International Studies in Sociology of Education, v6 n1 p37-48 1996

Examines the communitarian argument on schools, families, and youth culture expounded in Amitai Etzioni's influential book, "The Spirit of Community." In lieu of detailed policy proposals, Etzioni's readers are challenged to a general change in attitudes and values. Includes a discussion of Ray Pahl's critique of communitarianism. (MJP)

Descriptors: Community, Community Psychology, Cultural Influences, Educational Responsibility, Educational Sociology, Family School Relationship, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Outcomes of Education, Progressive Education, Quality of Life, Social Values, Socialization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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