Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, and You

by Gary E. Clayton, John J. Patrick, David C. Saffell

Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, and You meets the content standards for civics and government as outlined by the National Standards for Civics and Government. Many young citizens are completing their education with little or no sense of civic responsibility. "Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, and You" teaches the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective, active citizen. It also encourages an appreciation for the American political system. It will foster a willingness to take part in American democracy.

Two economics units provide an understanding of the interrelationship between democracy and the free enterprise system.

710 pages, Hardcover

Published April 6, 2004

About the author

Dr. Clayton is Professor of Economics at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Utah, has taught economics and finance at several universities, and has authored five books and a number of articles in professional journals. In 2004 he was the first American to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the People's Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) in Moscow. Most recently he was the recipient of the 2005 Frank Sinton Milburn Outstanding Professor award at NKU.

Dr. Clayton has a long-standing interest in economic education. He has directed and/or participated in numerous economic education workshops and is former Vice-President of the Kentucky Council on Economic Education. He is also a year 2000 Freedoms Foundation Leavey Award winner for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, an Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) national Consumer Education Award winner.

Reviews

[La-Shanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I am teaching my 9th year of Middle School Social Studies, this is one of the few books that is age and content appropiate...

La-Shanda C. West
Social Studies Department Chair
Miami-Dade County Public Schools