The Abandoned Generation Democracy Beyond the Culture of Fear [Paperback]

Henry Giroux continues his critique of American culture and the way it impinges on the lives of our children. This time, Henry goes further, looking at the 'Bush Restoration' years, the attacks of September 11th and the way the world has been transformed for our children and young adults.Introduction: The War Against Youth in a Post 9/11 Era PART I: DEMOCRACY BEYOND CULTURE OF FEAR Public Time versus Emergency Time: Politics, Terrorism, and the Culture of Fear Democracy, Patriotism, and Schooling after September 11: Critical Citizens or Unthinking Patriots? Global Capitalism and the Return of the Garrison State: Rethinking Hope in the Age of In-Security PART II: THE ABANDONED GENERATION Leaving Most Children Behind: Public Education Under Siege Teen Girls' Resistance: The Disappearing Social in 'Ghost World' From 'Manchild' to Baby Boy: Race and the Politics of Self-Help Higher Education, Inc.: Training Students to Be Consumers

'...should not be missed by anyone who works with children as a teacher, parent, or social worker.' - Michael Payne, The Sunbury Item

'A marvelous hard-driving book that digs deep and rips away a lot of bunk and pretense ... it has the power of a moral and sophisticated manifesto.' - Jonathan Kozol

Henry A. Giroux holds the Global Television Network Chair in English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.