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A popular ground breaking book that sets out the new vision and values that can form the basis for a more tolerant and compassionate society.
Since the death of Princess Diana and the landslide victory of new Labour, a search for new values has begun. Tolerance, justice, compassion and community are words used more and more today. But what are these values and how can they be practised in schools, homes and the workplace?
In Citizen Virtues David Alton draws on his considerable experience at the forefront of bringing values back into society. In practical, down to earth terms, he spells out how everyone can take part in preserving people’s dignity, caring for the environment and working for a more just and humane world. A world that starts in the local neighbourhood.
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About the Author
Lord David Alton is Professor of Community Studies at John Moore’s University in Liverpool. Until 1997 he was Liberal Democrat MP for Mossley Hill in Liverpool and a significant campaigner for the disadvantaged.
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Since the death of Princess Diana and the landslide victory of New Labour, a search for new values has begun. Tolerance, justice, compassion and community are words used more and more today.
Just what are these values and how can they be practised in schools, homes and the workplace? 'Healthy communities', writes David Alton, 'are not founded on a mixture of rights, entitlements and individual choice, but need to be balanced by an awareness of civic duties, personal responsibilities and community obligations.'
In 'Citizen Virtues' David Alton draws on his considerable experience at the forefront of bringing values back into society. In practical, down-to-earth terms, he spells out how everyone can take part in being responsible, ethical, discerning, confident and active citizens – preserving people's dignity, caring for the environment and working for a more just and humane world, a world that starts in the local neighbourhood.
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition, First Printing. Fine/Fine. First edition, first printing in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, DAVID ALTON AND DR PETER GARRETT, without dedication on front endpaper. Signings read, 'Choose Life/David Alton/& Dr Peter Garrett of Life'. David Alton draws on his considerable experience to bring values back into society. In practical, down-to-earth terms he spells out how everyone can take part in being responsible, ethical, discerning, confident and active citizens - preserving people's dignity, caring for the environment and working for a more just and humane world. With Bibliography. Light age tanning to edges of pages (as usual); else a fine copy, in a fine d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY DAVID ALTON AND DR PETER GARRETT. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. Signed by Author and Dr Peter Garrett. Seller Inventory # 16402
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