pt. I. A rationale for an issues-centered decision making curriculum for citizens of a pluralistic democracy in a global age. Ch. 1. Democratic ideals : implications for social studies curricula -- Ch. 2. The citizen we need in a pluralistic democracy in a global age -- Ch. 3. Socialization and counter socialization for a democracy -- Ch. 4. The social sciences and the humanities in citizenship education : contributions and limitations -- Ch. 5. Democratic decision making in an issues-centered curriculum -- Ch. 6. The status of social studies programs -- pt. II. A curriculum for democratic citizenship education. Ch. 7. The framework of the curriculum -- Ch. 8. Democratic teaching practices