P. M. Forni

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Pier Massimo Forni (16 October 1951 – 1 December 2018),

Italy, was a professor at Johns Hopkins University, where he taught since 1985.[2] Forni published several books, including his 2002 best-seller Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct.[3] He co-founded and directed the Civility Project at Johns Hopkins,[4]
the purpose of which is to assess the significance of civility, manners and politeness in contemporary society.

Education and career

Forni received his undergraduate degree in Letters and Philosophy from the

University of Naples, and the University of Florence, among others. He was a former Fellow of Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence
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Civility Project at Johns Hopkins University

In 1997, he co-founded the Johns Hopkins Civility Project,[4] whose aim was to assess the significance of civility, manners and politeness in contemporary society. He was also co-director of "Reassessing Civility: Forms and Values at the End of the Century," an international symposium which took place at Johns Hopkins University in March 1998. Forni was to become the director of The Civility Initiative at Johns Hopkins University—which he founded in 2000. He frequently lectured and conducted workshops on the rewards of fostering a culture of civility in today's workplace and the connections among civility, ethics, and quality of life.

Publications

In 2002, Forni published the best-seller Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct.

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Initiatives

Forni's work has inspired civility-based initiatives around the United States, such as those in Duluth, MN, Cleveland Heights, OH, Howard County, MD, Hershey, PA, Oshkosh, WI, and Lake Charles LA. Among the academic institutions which selected Choosing Civility for their common reading programs are Grand Rapids Community College, Lynn University, Occidental College, Southern Utah University, Muskingum University, the University of West Georgia, Frank Phillips College, Spelman College and Monroe Community College.

Reception

Forni's work has been mentioned by numerous publications including

Smithsonian magazine stated that P.M. Forni "will be remembered as one of the greatest generals in our nation's struggle for civility."[9]

References

  1. ^ "P.M. Forni, Who Argued for 'Choosing Civility,' Dies at 67". New York Times. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  2. ^ Johns Hopkins University: Pier Massimo Forni
  3. ^ a b Forni, P.M. (2002). Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct. St. Martin's Press.
  4. ^ a b "Dr. Forni's Civility Website". Civility Project at Johns Hopkins University. Archived from the original on 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
  5. ^ Forni, P.M. (2008). The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude. St. Martin's Press.
  6. ^ "Johns Hopkins Magazine". The Other Side of Civility.
  7. ^ "One, Magazine of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School". Why Civility Means Business: A Memo to the B-School Dean (Cc: the CEO). Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2011-05-12.
  8. ^ "Image Makers Merit of Industry Excellence Bravo Award". Image Makers Merit of Industry Excellence Bravo Award. Archived from the original on 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2011-05-12.
  9. ^ David Zax (1 December 2008). "Choosing Civility in a Rude Culture". Smithsonian Magazine (on-line). The sparkling wine comes from Veneto, the region of Italy where Forni was born 57 years ago...

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