Civic Work, Civic Lessons: Two Generations Reflect on Public Service
- ISBN-10
- 0761861289
- ISBN-13
- 9780761861287
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 180
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-07-11
- Publisher
- University Press of America
- Authors
- Thomas Ehrlich, Ernestine Fu
Description
Civic Work, Civic Lessons explains how and why people of all ages, and particularly young people, should engage in public service. Its authors are 57 years apart in age, but united in their passion for public service. Their experiences range from volunteering, to non-profit work, to federal foreign aid.
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