Suchergebnisse

1. Why geography and citizenship? -- 2. Citizenship and boundaries -- 3. Citizenship and mobility -- 4. Citizenship and locality -- 5. Citizenship, networks and activism -- 6. Everyday citizenship -- 7. Citizenship and exclusion -- 8. Citizenship, rurality and environment -- 9. W(h)ither citizenship?.

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- An Empirical Exploration of Citizenship Acquisition by Region and Nation -- Abstract -- Naturalization Definition, Process, and Eligibility Requirements -- Salad Bowl or Melting Pot -- Historical Immigration Laws -- The Americanization Movement -- Data Sources and Hypotheses -- Data and Results -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Citizenship, Migrations and National Sovereignty in Europe -- Abstract -- 1. European Citizenship and National Identity in the EU -- 2. Globalization and Migration to Europe -- 3. The Acquisition of Nationality in EU Member States -- Conclusion -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 3 -- Migration, Citizenship and Educational Policies: The Results of Research in Italian Schools -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. Citizenship between Identity and Alterity -- 1.1. Dimensions of Citizenship -- 1.2. Identity and Alterity: A Semiotic Definition -- 1.3. Citizenship Education and the Role of Mass Media -- 2. Migration and the Challenges Faced by the Educational Systems -- 3. The Views of Italian Educators on Education for the Integration in Multi-Ethnic Schools -- 3.1. Demographic Facts -- 3.2. Methodology -- 3.3. Findings -- 3.3.1. Strengths -- 3.3.1.1. Welcoming Practices in the School -- 3.3.1.2. Language of Instruction -- 3.3.1.3. Conservation of the Language and Culture of Origin -- 3.3.1.4. Intercultural Curriculum -- 3.3.1.5. Networking and Sharing Practices -- 3.3.2. Challenges -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 4 -- Civic Identity Profiling: A Comparative Study of Hong Kong and Taiwan Youth( -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Hong Kong and Taiwan: Common Cultural Values, Different Histories and Contrasting Regime Types -- The Model for Exploring Students' Civic Identity Profiles -- Methods -- Sample -- Instruments

pt. I. The history and theories of citizenship : what is citizenship? -- pt. II. Rights : which rights? -- pt. III. Membership : who belongs? -- pt. IV. Political participation : what duties? -- pt. V. Beyond national citizenship : where are we citizens?

The idea of citizenship is widely used in daily life. 'Citizenship tests' are used to determine who can inhabit a country; 'citizen charters' have been used to prescribe levels of service provision; 'citizens' juries' are used in planning or policy enquiries; 'citizenship' lessons are taught in schools; youth organisations attempt often aim to instil 'good' citizenship; 'active citizens' are encouraged to contribute voluntary effort to their local communities and campaigners may use 'citizens' rights' to achieve their goals. What is meant by citizenship is never static and the subject of de.

"Although we live in a period of unprecedented globalization and migration, citizenship matters more than ever. Here, Elizabeth F. Cohen and Cyril Ghosh examine multiple facets of the concept, including classic and contemporary theories, historical development, and lived experience. This book is essential reading for students and scholars alike"--