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In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of...
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Respect for the opinions and beliefs of others is not only a critical component of democracy but also of everyday life. Using easy-to-understand concepts such as the 'golden rule,' or treating others as one would want to be treated, this book shows students that respecting others and engaging in reciprocity, even when we disagree, is important and necessary. The ability to 'disagree agreeably' is increasingly important in the current political and...
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Students will gain an understanding of what civic virtues are and how they've changed throughout history, from the early Greeks and Romans through the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution. The similarities and differences between civic virtues in the United States and in other countries and cultures are also discussed. Accessible language makes it easy for readers to understand key early elementary civics concepts.
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El respeto a las opiniones y creencias de los dem?s no solo es un componente cr?tico de la democracia, sino tambi?n de la vida cotidiana. Utilizando conceptos f?ciles de entender, como la "regla de oro", o tratando a los dem?s como uno quisiera ser tratado, este libro muestra a los estudiantes que respetar y participar en la reciprocidad, incluso cuando no estamos de acuerdo, es importante y necesario. La capacidad de "estar en desacuerdo agradablemente"...