Citizenship, Community and Democracy

Vasta, E.

In Western countries, the theories and practices of citizenship and democracy have come under intense scrutiny. These are premised on a relatively autonomous nation-state, yet national boundaries are now being tested through globalization. At the same time they are being challenged by new forms of identity based on communities, minorities and transnational belonging. Increasingly, the nation-state is incapable of delivering on its promise of economic, political and social rights. The contributions in this book focus on the relationship between citizenship and difference, highlighting new tensions between the local and the global.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2000-03-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333734872

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Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 174