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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
C. Books
Author BERGAN, Sjur
Title Reimagining democratic societies : a new era of personal and social responsibility / Sjur Bergan ...
Publisher Strasbourg : Council of Europe Publishing, 2013
Collation 298 S.
Publication year 2013
ISBN 978-92-871-7537-3
Inventory number 77839
Keywords Hochschule und Gesellschaft ; Hochschule und Demokratie ; Hochschule : Idee und Aufgabe ; Hochschule : gegenwärtige Situation ; Schule und Staat ; Wissenschaft : Religionswissenschaft ; Ausland : Australien : einzelne Hochschulen ; Ausland : Europa : Studenten, Studium, Lehre ; Ausland : Europa : Hochschulwesen allgemein ; Ausland : Großbritannien : Studium, Studenten, Lehre ; Ausland : Polen : Studenten, Studium, Lehre ; Ausland : USA : Studenten, Studium, Lehre ; Ausland : USA : einzelne Hochschulen
Abstract Reimagining democratic societies, although a demanding task, is one in which higher education must engage. As societies change, our understanding of democracy must also evolve. We need democratic institutions, but also democratic culture and democratic innovation. Citizen participation, as a cornerstone of democracy, must go beyond citizen mobilisation on just a few issues. An educated, committed citizenry deeply involved in creating and sustaining diverse democratic societies is essential for human progress and advancing the quality of life for all. The authors ? academics, policy makers and practitioners from Europe and the United States ? argue this point, making the case for why democratic reimagination and innovation cannot succeed without higher education and why higher education cannot fulfil its educational, academic and societal missions without working for the common good. Case studies provide examples of how higher education can contribute to reimagining and reinvigorating democracy. (HRK / Abstract übernommen).
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