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Abstract / 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 in age, 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 from 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.

Field of Interest

Social Work

Author

Thomas Ehrlich, 1934-, Ernestine Fu, fl. 2013

Copyright Message

Copyright © 2013 by University Press of America, ® Inc.

Content Type

Book

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0 sec

Format

Text

Original Publication Date

2013

Page Count

180

Publication Year

2013

Publisher

University Press of America

Place Published / Released

Lanham, MD

Subject

Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology & Counseling, History of Social Work, Welfare Policy, Community relations, Social activism and activists, Community service, Macro