Citizenship Education and the Personalization of Democracy
“Citizenship Education and the Personalization of Democracy” (2020) is a book written by Hubert Hermans and Rob Bartels and published by Routledge. The core message of this educational book is that democracy is, more than ever before, in need of the personal contribution of engaged citizens. Democracy is viable only if it is rooted in the hearts and minds of citizens who feel responsible not only for their own well-being, but also for the quality of social relationships in a society with marked differences in race, religion, culture, and gender. Three basic features define personalized democracy: A critical attitude not only [...]