Civic work, civic lessons : two generations reflect on public service / Thomas Ehrlich and Ernestine Fu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ehrlich, Thomas, 1934-

Contributor:

Fu, Ernestine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vocational guidance.

Career development.

Civics--Study and teaching.

Civics.

Physical Description:

xxi, 177 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : University Press of America, ® Inc., [2013]

Summary:

Civic Work, Civic Lessons explains how and why people of all ages, and particularly young people, should engage in public service as a vocation or avocation. Its authors are 57 years apart, but united in their passion for public service, which they term "civic work." The book provides unique intergenerational perspectives. Thomas Ehrlich spent much of his career in the federal government. Ernestine Fu started a non-profit organization at an early age and then funded projects led by youth. Both have engaged in many other civic activities. An introductory chapter is followed by seven key lessons for success in civic work. Each lesson includes a section by each author. The sections by Ehrlich draw mainly on his experiences. Those by Fu draw on her civic work and that of many young volunteers whom the co-authors interviewed. The concluding chapter focuses on leveraging technologies for civic work. All profits received by the authors from the sale of this book will be donated to philanthropic organizations. Book jacket.

Contents:

Lesson 1 Role Models, Mentors, and Teachers Are Key in Civic Work 1

Lesson 2 Civic Work Should Serve the Public Interest 23

Lesson 3 Focus on the Big Picture in Civic Work - But Don't Forget the Details 41

Lesson 4 Motives to Engage in Civic Work Are Always Mixed 59

Lesson 5 Moral Leadership Is Essential in Civic Work 75

Lesson 6 Clear Goals Must Be Set in Civic Work 99

Lesson 7 Civic Work Should Be Its Own Reward 117.

Notes:

Includes index.

Other Format:

Online version : Ehrlich, Thomas. Civic Work, Civic Lessons.

ISBN:

9780761861270

9780761861287

0761861289

0761861270

OCLC:

843856384