Women in World History: v. 1: Readings from Prehistory to 1500

ISBN-13: 9781563243103 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 288 str.

Sarah Shaver Hughes; Brady Hughes; Kevin Reilly

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Presenting selected histories in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, this work discusses: political and economic issues; marriage practices, motherhood and enslavement; and religious beliefs and spiritual development. Famous women, including Hatshepsut, Hortensia, Aisha, Hildegard of Bingen and Sei Shonangan, are discussed as well as lesser known and anonymous women. Both primary and secondary source readings are included.

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Citizen involvement is considered the cornerstone of democratic theory and practice. Citizens today have the knowledge and ability to participate more fully in the political, technical, and administrative decisions that affect them.On the other hand, direct citizen participation is often viewed with skepticism, even wariness. Many argue that citizens do not have the time, preparation, or interest to be directly involved in public affairs, and suggest instead that representative democracy, or indirect citizen participation, is the most effective form of government.Some of the very best writings on this key topic - which is at the root of the entire "reinventing government" movement - can be found in the journals that ASPA publishes or sponsors. In this collection, Nancy Roberts has brought together the emerging classics on the ongoing debate over citizen involvement. Her detailed introductory essay and section openers frame the key issues, provide historical context, and fill in any gaps not directly covered by the articles.More than just an anthology, "The Age of Direct Citizen Participation" provides a unique and useful framework for understanding this important subject. It is an ideal resource for any Public Administration course involving citizen engagement and performance management.

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Sarah Shaver Hughes and Brady Hughes have taught world history and women’s history for many years. Brady Hughes retired in 1990 from the faculty of Hampton University, Virginia; Sarah Hughes teaches at Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania. Sarah Hughes received her doctorate from the College of William and Mary in 1975; Brady Hughes received his from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1969.