New book in Higher Education series

New book in Higher Education series
Reimagining Democratic Societies: a New Era of Personal and Social Responsibility has just been published as volume 18 in the Council of Europe Higher Education Series. Edited by Sjur Bergan (Council of Europe), Ira Harkavy (International Consortium for Higher Education, Civic Responsibility and Democracy) and Hilligje van’t Land (International Association of Universities), the book makes the case for why democratic reimagination and innovation cannot succeed without higher education and why higher education cannot fulfill its educational, academic and societal missions without working for the common good. Authors from both Europe and the United States show that as societies change, our understanding of democracy must evolve and aim to develop democratic culture and democratic innovation. Educated, committed citizens deeply involved in creating and sustaining diverse democratic societies are essential for human progress and advancing the quality of life for all.