This volume seeks to address the doubts harboured by the West about the ability of East Central European states to build modern democracies and tolerant societies after the expansion of the European U
Political Obligations provides a full defense of a theory of political obligation based on the principle of fairness (or fair play), which is widely viewed as the strongest theory of obligation curre
De inmigrante a ciudadano:Cómo obtener o cambiar su estatus migratorio en Estados UnidosLa inmigración en Estados Unidos es un asunto complejo. Y al igual que cualquier otra meta que valga
A Simple Guide to U.S. Immigration and CitizenshipImmigration in America is a complex issue. And as with any worthwhile goal, securing your citizenship requires a lot of work. You'll face many obstac
Dynneson (emeritus, U. of Texas of the Permian Basin) writes on the development of civism in ancient Greek culture in the fifth and fourth centuries BCE, and how it shaped the psychology of citizenshi
In this long season of searing political attacks and angry partisan passions, Peggy Noonan's Wall Street Journal column has been must reading for thoughtful liberals and conservatives alike. Now she
As the practice of democracy becomes a lost art, Americans are increasingly desperate for a restored nation. Many have a general sense that the "system" is in disorder -- if not on the road to functi
"Presents the full text of the Pledge of Allegiance in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the pledge and it
Mrs. Moss asks her students, Jade, Olive, and Kelly, to help celebrate Citizenship Week by coming up with a project in which they can all work together to better their community.
This book celebrates the tenth anniversary of the academic journal Citizenship Studies, which was founded in order to "focus on debates that move beyond conventional notions of citizenship, and treat
This manual has been updated to include explanations of recently instituted government procedures and regulations that pertain to application for United States citizenship. Progressive exercises, in
The theme of patriotism has received its due in the arts and social science research, but that was not the case in philosophy and political theory until the 1980s. So assert Primoratz (applied philoso
This book seeks to analyse the impact of globalisation, European integration, mass migration, changing patterns of political participation and welfare state provision upon citizenship in Europe. Uniti
This book seeks to analyse the impact of globalisation, European integration, mass migration, changing patterns of political participation and welfare state provision upon citizenship in Europe. Uniti
Describes one political refugee's long and difficult struggle through immigration processing, detailing his imprisonment in Kenya, his escape to the U.S., and the ordeal of dealing with a bureaucracy
Wulf (government, Lawrence U.) develops a philosophical theory of citizenship and its obligations based on an absolute idealist foundational theory of reality, rational conduct, and the self. He argue
What Do We Owe Each Other? includes essays by some of the finest social and political policy researchers in the United States. They address critical issues in contemporary American society. These rang
In this provocative work, Susan Griffin charts the rise and fall of our society’s highest values—equality, truth, and freedom—from the Declaration of Independence to the Iraq War. Combining contemplat
