Robert A. Scott is President Emeritus and University Professor Emeritus, Adelphi University, and President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, Ramapo College of New Jersey, United States of America.
Global Citizenship: Imagined Destiny or Improbable Dream
The ideals of global citizenship encompass the notion of a culture of peace and non-violence, and can be fostered at home and in school by linking the news, literature and popular music to discussions of everyday and historical topics, by teaching respectful critical thinking and expression, and by emphasizing compassion and cooperation in the face of multiple forces which give priority to competition.