Edited by Dr. Park Jai Chang, this book is a collection 17 essays on Global Citizenship, classified under 4 broad headings: Conceptual Base, Education, Major Trends in a Globalizing World and YMCA Movement in a Globalizing World.
The book addresses issues ranging from the Theoretical or Philosophical Bases of Global Citizenship, Why to Teach Global Citizenship in the YMCA, Environmental, Peace and Poverty Issues, to Value Based Governance in YMCAs, plus many more.
It is a rich resource in the understanding and impacts of the various facets of Global Citizenship and an in depth examination of an extremely complex subject.
The YMCA adopted the theme "striving for global citizenship for all" at the 17th World Council in 2010 and it is also encompassed in the NEW WAY strategy 2010-2014 as a crosscutting perspective in all the strategic goals.
We recommend the book for anyone interested in Global Citizenship and the YMCA perspective on that issue. A part of the book is an article called "Global Citizenship and Social Transformation" written by Juan Simoes Iglesias, YMCA Europe Secretary General.
Details:
Global Citizenship and Social Movements – A YMCA Perspective / Edited by Jai Chang Park Hong Kong : Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs and World Alliance of YMCAs 2011 .- 346 p.
The World Alliance of YMCAs is offering the book at no charge but ask for a donation towards the postage of $US10 (or more if you can contribute a greater amount) – please place your order and make your donation online.
