Dewey's Dream: Universities and Democracies in an Age of Education Reform, Civil Society, Public Schools, and Democratic Citizenship
Dewey's Dream: Universities and Democracies in an Age of Education Reform, Civil Society, Public Schools, and Democratic Citizenship
Overview
"One of the most startlingly impressive aspects of the ... text is that the authors have recast Dewey's work by a close reading and re-analysis of his legacy. In so doing, they have re-energized the progressive intent in his original work and provided a contemporary focus for a renewal of the progressive agenda in education. I found the argument compelling and exciting and, in my view, the authors have fully succeeded in identifying key tasks for a role for education in promoting participatory democracy." Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., Director of the Center for Urban Studies, The State University of New York at Buffalo "Dewey's Dream's strength is its contribution to a re-visioning of higher education's democratic commitments...Perhaps the most important less from [Dewey's Dream] is that it is the generation of new knowledge that fundamentally demands engagement in the 21st century...This is Dewey's dream fulfilled." The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning "Dewey's Dream is both a tribute to the philosopher and a critical assessment of his work...For any university educator or administrator interested in facilitating collaborative community problem-solving projects part 2 should be required reading for its presentation of concrete strategies...This book could serve as a short, focused (albeit biased) introduction to [Dewey's] philosophy of education, and it would certainly provoke in-class debates about the extent to which Dewey's influence can still be found in public school classrooms today." The "Journal of Educational Research" review read, "Dewey's Dream is intellectually refreshing, provocative, persuasive, jargon free and downright practical. The authors organized the text to model for readers how to intertwine theory and practice to reveal ways that schools can promote participatory democracy. And John Dewey would be proud." The Journal of Educational Research "[The authors] offer their book as 'a democratic manifesto'...[T]he authors quote Dewey and secondary sources at length to explain Dewey's ideas about participatory democracy and the unfulfilled role of democratic schooling in its realization. Their aim...is hortatory." Political Science Quarterly "[A] short and lively book...I have great respect for the practices, sites, and thinking of Harkavy, Benson, and Puckett. A particularly crucial contribution in this work and earlier writings is to raise the centrality of living places to civic attention." The Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement "Dewey's Dream is, they disarmingly say, a manifesto, aiming to be 'agenda-setting and movement-initiating, not thesis-proving,' and draws on the wealth of practical experience building community school partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania...The second part [of the book] is a fascinating discussion of a particular model for this [community school] movement, concentrating on the West Philadelphia community schools project, of which these authors are legitimately proud. There are particularly interesting brief discussions of the way university and school teaching, research, and community engagement can complement one another in programs on nutrition and health care." Perspectives on Politics "Dewey's Dream has great merit. It provides an engagingly written overview of the educational philosophy and action of John Dewey...It also places the current movement of academic civic engagement...into proper historical and intellectual perspective... It should be read by all those interested in the role of higher education in modern society - and by those who should be." Education, Citizenship, and Social Justice "[A] thoughtful and engaging collaborative manifesto...which [seeks] to bring Dewey's thought to bear on the current problems facing the academy and the good society." Gregory A. McBrayer -The book was also the basis of a symposium in The Good Society journal, vol. 17, No. 2, 2008 "Lee Benson, Ira Harkavy, and John Puckett have provided us with a provocative discussion of a significant issue... One likely benefit of Dewey's Dream will be that more people will come to realize the need to challenge the unquestioned assumption that Dewey's views are unassailable... For no reason other than the challenges that are leveled against Dewey's views, Dewey's Dream should be read by university reformers, educational philosophers, and teacher educators." - The History of Education Quarterly, February 2009Description
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Overview
"One of the most startlingly impressive aspects of the ... text is that the authors have recast Dewey's work by a close reading and re-analysis of his legacy. In so doing, they have re-energized the progressive intent in his original work and provided a contemporary focus for a renewal of the progressive agenda in education. I found the argument compelling and exciting and, in my view, the authors have fully succeeded in identifying key tasks for a role for education in promoting participatory democracy." Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., Director of the Center for Urban Studies, The State University of New York at Buffalo "Dewey's Dream's strength is its contribution to a re-visioning of higher education's democratic commitments...Perhaps the most important less from [Dewey's Dream] is that it is the generation of new knowledge that fundamentally demands engagement in the 21st century...This is Dewey's dream fulfilled." The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning "Dewey's Dream is both a tribute to the philosopher and a critical assessment of his work...For any university educator or administrator interested in facilitating collaborative community problem-solving projects part 2 should be required reading for its presentation of concrete strategies...This book could serve as a short, focused (albeit biased) introduction to [Dewey's] philosophy of education, and it would certainly provoke in-class debates about the extent to which Dewey's influence can still be found in public school classrooms today." The "Journal of Educational Research" review read, "Dewey's Dream is intellectually refreshing, provocative, persuasive, jargon free and downright practical. The authors organized the text to model for readers how to intertwine theory and practice to reveal ways that schools can promote participatory democracy. And John Dewey would be proud." The Journal of Educational Research "[The authors] offer their book as 'a democratic manifesto'...[T]he authors quote Dewey and secondary sources at length to explain Dewey's ideas about participatory democracy and the unfulfilled role of democratic schooling in its realization. Their aim...is hortatory." Political Science Quarterly "[A] short and lively book...I have great respect for the practices, sites, and thinking of Harkavy, Benson, and Puckett. A particularly crucial contribution in this work and earlier writings is to raise the centrality of living places to civic attention." The Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement "Dewey's Dream is, they disarmingly say, a manifesto, aiming to be 'agenda-setting and movement-initiating, not thesis-proving,' and draws on the wealth of practical experience building community school partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania...The second part [of the book] is a fascinating discussion of a particular model for this [community school] movement, concentrating on the West Philadelphia community schools project, of which these authors are legitimately proud. There are particularly interesting brief discussions of the way university and school teaching, research, and community engagement can complement one another in programs on nutrition and health care." Perspectives on Politics "Dewey's Dream has great merit. It provides an engagingly written overview of the educational philosophy and action of John Dewey...It also places the current movement of academic civic engagement...into proper historical and intellectual perspective... It should be read by all those interested in the role of higher education in modern society - and by those who should be." Education, Citizenship, and Social Justice "[A] thoughtful and engaging collaborative manifesto...which [seeks] to bring Dewey's thought to bear on the current problems facing the academy and the good society." Gregory A. McBrayer -The book was also the basis of a symposium in The Good Society journal, vol. 17, No. 2, 2008 "Lee Benson, Ira Harkavy, and John Puckett have provided us with a provocative discussion of a significant issue... One likely benefit of Dewey's Dream will be that more people will come to realize the need to challenge the unquestioned assumption that Dewey's views are unassailable... For no reason other than the challenges that are leveled against Dewey's views, Dewey's Dream should be read by university reformers, educational philosophers, and teacher educators." - The History of Education Quarterly, February 2009Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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