The government class book by Andrew W. Young
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"The Government Class Book" by Andrew W. Young is an educational text written in the mid-19th century. It is designed to instruct young people in the principles of constitutional government and the rights and duties of citizens. The book seeks to emphasize the importance of political education among students, aiming to equip them with the knowledge necessary to participate effectively in a democratic society. The opening of the book introduces the author’s
view on the necessity of political knowledge for self-governance, highlighting that many citizens grow up without understanding the principles of their government or their responsibilities as citizens. Young argues against the neglect of political education in schools, urging that knowledge of constitutional rights and duties should be a fundamental part of the educational curriculum. He aims to provide accessible insights into civil government, establishing a foundation for the youth to appreciate and uphold their democratic freedoms and responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Young, Andrew W. (Andrew White), 1802-1877 |
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| Title |
The government class book Designed for the instruction of youth in the principles of constitutional government and the rights and duties of citizens. |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15319 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 569 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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