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Benton-Evans, Ray – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Maintains that the continued acceptance of market principles combined with reductions in government services has created a selfish citizenry. In education, this is personified in the activist parent who is interested in his own child's education but indifferent to others. Discusses how civic education can respond to this. (MJP)
Descriptors: Alienation, Capitalism, Competition, Educational Philosophy