Citizenship in Britain: A History by Derek Heater (English) Hardcover Book

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This historical introduction to the varieties of citizenship in Britain starts in the Middle Ages and bringing the story right up to the present day.

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An historical introduction to the varieties of citizenship in Britain, starting in the Middle Ages and bringing the story right up to the present day.Both the status and understanding of citizenship in practice and the theoretical and advisory writings on the subject are introduced, and their inter-relationships are explored. Among the key themes to be examined are: local and national strata the issue of parliamentary suffrage women excluded and included as citizens the influence of classical ideas nationhood and imperialism the role of political and social theorists interpretations by modern political parties the role of education environmental citizenship multiculturalism globalisation human rightsOrganised chronologically, each chapter is divided into sections in order to present the reader with different themes in a manageable form. The focus throughout is on accessibility, with no previous knowledge of the subject being assumed.Key Features* Unique in its historical coverage of citizenship in Britain - moving from the Middle Ages to the present day* Reveals the great complexity of the development of citizenship in Britain* Leading campaigners, politicians and theorists enliven the story and analysis* Demonstrates the importance of an historical perspective in understanding the issue of citizenship in Britain today

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Derek Heater, previously a teacher at school-level, adult education and in institutions of higher education, has, since 1983, enjoyed a successful career as a writer. His most recent publications include What is Citizenship? (1999), World Citizenship: Cosmopolitan Thinking and its Opponents (2002), A History of Education for Citizenship (2003), Citizenship: The Civic Ideal in World History, Politics and Education (3rd edn, 2004), and A Brief History of Citizenship (2004).

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An historical introduction to the varieties of citizenship in Britain, starting in the Middle Ages and bringing the story right up to the present day. Both the status and understanding of citizenship in practice and the theoretical and advisory writings on the subject are introduced, and their inter-relationships are explored. Among the key themes to be examined are: local and national strata the issue of parliamentary suffrage women excluded and included as citizens the influence of classical ideas nationhood and imperialism the role of political and social theorists interpretations by modern political parties the role of education environmental citizenship multiculturalism globalisation human rights Organised chronologically, each chapter is divided into sections in order to present the reader with different themes in a manageable form. The focus throughout is on accessibility, with no previous knowledge of the subject being assumed. Key Features: Unique in its historical coverage of citizenship in Britain - moving from the Middle Ages to the present day Reveals the great complexity of the development of citizenship in Britain Leading campaigners, politicians and theorists enliven the story and analysis Demonstrates the importance of an historical perspective in understanding the issue of citizenship in Britain today.

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Details ISBN074862225X Author Derek Heater Short Title CITIZENSHIP IN BRITAIN Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 074862225X ISBN-13 9780748622252 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Residence US Birth 1931 Affiliation Founder Chairman of the Politics Association and the author of several Subtitle A History DOI 10.1604/9780748622252 UK Release Date 2006-04-27 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2006-04-27 Edited by Johanna Spanke Position Classics Teacher Qualifications QC Publication Date 2006-04-27 DEWEY 323.60941 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2006-07-31 Alternative 9780748622269 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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