While academics often treat their subject matter with a posture of
detached objectivity, some have moved beyond the ivory tower of
academia toward a more personal and active engagement with their
area of research. The field of political science lends itself
particularly well to this kind of activity given the relevance,
impact, and importance of civic engagement and the political
landscape of our daily lives. Early in the discipline, Woodrow
Wilson, Charles Merriam, and other leaders of the American
Political Science Association were civically engaged as well as
active scholars and teachers. However, discipline and institutional
barriers have discouraged contemporary engagement. In Beyond the
Ivory Tower: The Case for Civically Engaged Political Scientists,
Richard Davis tells the stories of past and present academics who
have ventured beyond the academy. He frames his own story of
political activism in Utah within the context of the need for
political scientists to step away from the cloistered affairs of
academia toward more public and political engagement. Davis
discusses different ways to remain both active in academic life
while also becoming more publicly engaged in one's community and
state. This book shows how political scientists may find
alternative ways to explore their passion for politics and not only
advocate civic engagement but also become actively engaged citizens
themselves. Beyond the Ivory Tower skillfully discusses the
institutional and cultural barriers to academic civic engagement
and proposes solutions to overcome them while offering examples of
political scientists who have been active citizens in a variety of
forums, including running for office, serving in government, and
founding and leading non-profit organizations.
General
| Imprint: |
University Press of Kansas
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 2023 |
| Authors: |
Richard Davis
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
184 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7006-3534-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-7006-3534-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780700635344 |
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