Citizenship and Identity: Towards a New Republic / Edition 1

by John Schwarzmantel

Overview

Citizenship and Identity offers an analysis of contemporary politics and of the scepticism and apathy which characterise the political life of modern democracies. Starting from exploration of liberal-democracy and a critique of the fragmentation of contemporary politics, this book develops a republican perspective as an alternative framework for political institutions and civic participation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415244138
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/07/2002
Series:	Routledge Innovations in Political Theory , #11
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Schwarzmantel is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and Program Director of the MA in Democratic Studies at the University of Leeds.

Table of Contents

1. Democracy in Difficulty2. The Call for Citizenship3. The Challenge of Republicanism4. The Idea of the New Republic5. Identity, Difference, and the Nation6. Autonomy and Decentralization7. The Transformation of Liberal-DemocracyConclusion: Democracy Renewed