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Looks at the meaning of heroism in modern-day America, examining the various types of heroes that have been celebrated throughout American history and the meanings of seven key monuments and artworks dedicated to heroes.
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Peter H. Gibbon is a research associate at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. In the last four years, he has traveled across the nation speaking to general audiences, to state and national education associations, and to students at over 150 schools in twenty states about heroism and heroic ideals for the twenty-first century.
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"Dr. Gibbon's stirring and thought provoking book will lead his readers to explore the wonders of heroism." -- George E. Pataki, Governor of New York
"Engaging and provocative. Peter Gibbon’s book should be lively fare for classrooms and board rooms throughout the country." -- Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., historian and author of A Life in the 20th Century
"Gibbon [reminds] us real heroes are not celebrities but those whose lives are devoted to the highest ideals of society." -- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor at Harvard
"Gibbon shows . . . we can rise simultaneously to the greatness of which we are capable and the humility that befits us." -- Edwin Delattre, Professor of Philosophy and Education, Boston University
"Peter Gibbon reminds us why we need heroes. . . . They lift our sights and inspire us to be and do better." -- Art Carey, columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer
"The perfect antidote to the recent tendency to dwell on the failings of exemplary men and women." -- Mary Ann Glendon, author of A World Made New: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
"This book is a delightful Grand Tour, taking us from war to sports to great literature. You will enjoy it." -- Jay Mathews, Education reporter for The Washington Post
"With the nation yearning powerfully for inspiration and leadership, A Call to Heroism could hardly be more timely." -- Michael Medved, Film Critic and Nationally Syndicated Radio Host
"[A] compelling book that tells of an important and civic moral and psychological matter with great clarity and thoughtfulness." -- Robert Coles, author of Lives of Moral Leadership
"Engaging and provocative. Peter Gibbon’s book should be lively fare for classrooms and board rooms throughout the country." -- Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., historian and author of A Life in the 20th Century
"Gibbon [reminds] us real heroes are not celebrities but those whose lives are devoted to the highest ideals of society." -- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor at Harvard
"Gibbon shows . . . we can rise simultaneously to the greatness of which we are capable and the humility that befits us." -- Edwin Delattre, Professor of Philosophy and Education, Boston University
"Peter Gibbon reminds us why we need heroes. . . . They lift our sights and inspire us to be and do better." -- Art Carey, columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer
"The perfect antidote to the recent tendency to dwell on the failings of exemplary men and women." -- Mary Ann Glendon, author of A World Made New: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
"This book is a delightful Grand Tour, taking us from war to sports to great literature. You will enjoy it." -- Jay Mathews, Education reporter for The Washington Post
"With the nation yearning powerfully for inspiration and leadership, A Call to Heroism could hardly be more timely." -- Michael Medved, Film Critic and Nationally Syndicated Radio Host
"[A] compelling book that tells of an important and civic moral and psychological matter with great clarity and thoughtfulness." -- Robert Coles, author of Lives of Moral Leadership
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- PublisherAtlantic Monthly Pr
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0871138530
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