Civic Myths: A Law-and-literature Approach to CitizenshipAs questions of citizenship generate new debates for this generation of Americans, Thomas argues for revitalizing the role of literature in civic education. He considers 4 case studies in which individuals are presented in literature as "the good citizen, |
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... China Men, United States v. Wong Kim Ark, and the Question ofCitizenship,” American Quarterlg 50 (1998): 689-717, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. They are reprinted here With permission. cloth 1110090807 54321 paper ...
... China Men, United States v. Wong Kim Ark, and the Question ofCitizenship,” American Quarterlg 50 (1998): 689-717, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. They are reprinted here With permission. cloth 1110090807 54321 paper ...
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... China Men The Immigrant Citizen, Wong Kim Ark, and Civil Talk 177 7 it Conclusion Keeping Discussions ofU.S. Citizenship Open 215 Notes 239 Index 287 This page intentionally left blank Illustrations Leonard Everett Fisher's frontispiece ...
... China Men The Immigrant Citizen, Wong Kim Ark, and Civil Talk 177 7 it Conclusion Keeping Discussions ofU.S. Citizenship Open 215 Notes 239 Index 287 This page intentionally left blank Illustrations Leonard Everett Fisher's frontispiece ...
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Contents
Working onwith Civic Myths | 1 |
The Good Citizen Transgression and Civil Society | 27 |
The Patriotic Citizen Lincoln and Civil Liberties | 55 |
Civil Liberties v Civil Rights | 102 |
The Independent Citizen Mugwumpery and Civil Rights | 125 |
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