Is society becoming less civil? / Louise I. Gerdes, book editor. - 126 pages ; 23 cm. - At issue. Social issues. . - At issue. Social issues. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Many aspects of society are less civil -- Bleep! The decline of civility -- Society seems to be crossing a line of civility -- Incivility does not reflect a breakdown in Democratic society -- Liberals and civility -- Incivility has lasting psychological consequences -- Online anonymity increases incivility -- Partisan politics promotes incivility -- Uncivil political bullies threaten the democratic process -- Imitation of media images leads to incivility -- Media can build civility -- Persuasion as the cure for incivility -- College classrooms can be more civil -- Banning online comments is not the answer to online incivility -- Media, not courts, should determine anonymous online comment policies.

ISBN: 9780737768411 (tr. pbk.) 073776841X (tr. pbk.)

LCCN: 2014013001

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Courtesy--Social aspects.
Courtesy--Political aspects.
Social interaction.

Dewey Class. No.: 302