National service / Louise I. Gerdes, book editor.
Publisher: Detroit, MI : Greenhaven Press, c2011.
ISBN: 9780737752335 (hbk.)
0737752335 (hbk.)
9780737752342 (pbk.)
0737752343 (pbk.)
Description: 244 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series: Opposing viewpoints series
Subject: Voluntarism Government policy United States Juvenile literature.
Civic improvement United States Juvenile literature.
Community development United States Juvenile literature.
Voluntarism Government policy United States.
Civic improvement United States.
Community development United States.
Contents: Is national service necessary? -- What is the social impact of national service? -- What role should service learning play in society? -- What role should the government play in national service?
Summary: Explores the arguments against and in support of government sponsored volunteer programs.