Excerpt from Town Study: Suggestions for a Course of Lessons Preliminary to the Study of Civics
Many teachers are realising that Town Study, no less than Nature Study, has its claims to a place in the school programme. The School is the instrument which Society employs for the development Of its future citizens. Good citizenship depends, no doubt, upon a sense of duty, but a sense of duty is deepened by interest and understanding. These chapters are Offered to Teachers as suggestions for the treatment of topics which may arouse such interest, and thereby, it is hoped, add some impulse towards that movement for social better ment which is happily an increasing force in our time.
It is throughout assumed that the Teacher will vivify the necessarily bare outlines here given by constant reference to local examples and conditions.
The thanks of the writer are due to James Roberts, Esq., m.a., ll.b., of the Inner Temple, for kindly looking over proof-sheets.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book from the early 20th century explores the importance of town planning and civic responsibility within a rapidly urbanizing society. The author argues that local study, including history and the study of buildings and institutions, is vital to instill a sense of belonging and pride in one's community, thereby motivating citizens to create and sustain a flourishing town. The author maintains that the physical configuration of a town reflects its historical evolution, offering a glimpse into the lives and values of past generations, and providing a tangible connection to the present. The book discusses the work done in towns to support the lives of the townspeople, the measures in place to protect their health and safety, and the organizations responsible for managing the town and providing its services. It also highlights the role of schools, churches, newspapers, and other institutions that nourish the cultural and intellectual life of the community. Through a historical and practical approach, the book encourages the reader to explore and appreciate the richness of their surroundings and to be an active participant in shaping the future of their town. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331349327_0
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