The Foundations of Citizenship

Résumé du livre

An overview to the historical development of, and issues surrounding, the concept of citizenship. The authors place their discussion in the context of current debates about citizenship and constitutional reform in Britain. The text also includes a chapter on the European dimension. Providing an accessible introduction to a complex topic, the authors bring together law, politics, history, development and contemporary relevance of the theory of citizenship. Tables, diagrams and boxed quotations are featured throughout the text.