Civics and citizenship Books

Cities have emerged as the epicentres for many of today's ethno-national and religious conflicts. In twelve multidisciplinary essays, Locating Urban Conflicts: Ethnicity, Nationalism and the Everyday brings together key themes that dominate our current...

Participation has become a rallying cry for those committed to respecting children and young people as social actors in their own right, as a part of communities and societies. Yet children and young people's participation has faced considerable...

Combining practical experience with academic analysis, this book explores the social and organizational dynamics of performance indicators. It moves beyond the technicalities of measurement and indicators and looks at how performance information is...

This book offers a ground-breaking analysis of how women's movements have been remaking citizenship in multicultural Europe. Presenting the findings of a large scale, multi-disciplinary, cross-national feminist research project, FEMCIT, it develops an...

In recent years, Britain has witnessed a significant growth in the 'mixed race' population. However, we still know remarkably little about this diverse population. How do young mixed race people think about and experience their multiracial status? What...

This book examines contemporary relations between ethnic majority and ethnic minority women's movements in Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom, and women's movements' participation in and influence on public policy that focuses on violence against women.

This book develops a fresh perspective on everyday forms of engagement, one that foregrounds the role of objects, technologies and settings in democracy. Examining a range of devices, from smart meters to eco-homes, the book sets out new concepts and...

This book uses recent experience in participatory innovations at the city level to explore the practice of participation. Taking examples from Latin America, which are closer to participatory democracy, and the UK, which are closer to participatory...

How can we understand the plight of refugees in Africa? Why are refugees now spending an average of 17 years in exile? Why have African states required refugees to remain in isolated and insecure camps? Is there a better approach to the needs of refugees...

American politics is increasingly driven by apocalyptic rhetoric. The religious right foretells an end of time battle between good and evil, but their voices are only the most obvious of several strains of apocalyptic thought. Immigration reformers,...

Global mobility refers to movements of people across international borders for any length of time or purpose. In addition to the world's 214 million migrants, there are more than two billion annual border crossings of tourists, students, business people...

Contrary to the popular understanding of Iran as a Persian nation, half of the country's population consists of minorities, among whom there has been significant ethnic mobilization at crucial stages in Iranian history. One such stage is now: suppressed...

How do NGOs overcome the suspicion of them as "Western" agents? How do they convince people that contrary to common perceptions, they do not "lead women astray from Islam"? And how, in the context of poverty, religious fundamentalism, and ethnic...

The New India looks critically at various constructions of the Indian citizen from 1991 to 2007, the period when economic liberalization became established government policy. Liberalization generated complex social and economic tensions, and Chowdhury...

There are 84 million members of the Millennial Generation. Scholars agree that they are far more engaged politically and have far more progressive views on race, class, gender, and sexual orientation issues than Generation Xers or Baby Boomers.While they...

This book presents the main results of an electoral panel survey, one not only unique and innovative in French electoral research but also among the most detailed panel studies in Europe. The survey was conducted among a sample of 1,846 French voters...

Covering of Muslim women is often perceived as a sign of oppression in the Western eye. Nonetheless, there are a soaring number of women who choose to wear the Islamic headgear as a sign of their liberation and commitment to God. Although these women...

Written from diverse perspectives, the eleven essays that make up Vargas Llosa and Latin American Politics portray the Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian novelist not only as one of the most celebrated writers of the last 50 years, but also as a central...

This book challenges the widely held view that the information technology revolution has been a blessing for citizens of the Third World. It shows how the governments and corporations of the industrialized countries created the global IT regime by...

In a provocative and insightful exposition, Jane Flax posits that Americans have never properly mourned slavery and its lingering effects on American subjects and politics. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the book shows that a reciprocal...

Palestinian Activism in Israel closely describes Amal El' Sana-Alh'jooj's experiences as a Palestinian Bedouin female activist living in Israel's southern al-Naqab desert. While the "empowering" and organizational aspects of women's activisms in the...

With links to the global jihad, the indigenous insurgency and terrorism in Xinjiang challenges the security and stability of China. This book examines the prevailing scholarship on ethnic and minority conflicts and argues that the root cause of the...

How do we form a connection to the ideals and institutions of public life? This connection is sometimes expressed in the language of civic engagement, public service, and commitment to the public good. While we do not lack for literature to guide us in...

Shoppers can express their values as they search for value. Political consumerism is turning the market into a site for politics and ethics, as consumer choices reflect personal attitudes and purchases are informed by ethical or political assessment of...

Iran's long history and complex cultural legacy have generated animated debates about a homogenous Iranian identity in the face of ethnic, linguistic and communal diversity. The volume examines the fluid boundaries of pre-modern identity in history and...

This book is devoted to Israel's asymmetric wars, those conducted against irregular armed groups that have attacked it. It seeks to understand the Israeli strategy in the fight against terrorists acting under the guise of civilians or using the...

At the center of the 2,000 mile U.S.-Mexico border, a sprawling transnational urban space has mushroomed into a metropolitan region with over two million people whose livelihoods depend on global manufacturing, cross-border trade, and border control jobs...

At the center of the 2,000 mile U.S.-Mexico border, a sprawling transnational urban space has mushroomed into a metropolitan region with over two million people whose livelihoods depend on global manufacturing, cross-border trade, and border control jobs...

What truths are revealed in the Bill of Rights? Learn to find out. You need to know the rights stipulated by the constitution so that you can tell if injustice is done to you and the people around you. Reading will open your child's eyes to the truths of...

As a field of scholarship, gender and politics has exploded over the last fifty years and is now global, institutionalized, and ever expanding. The Oxford Handbook of Gender and Politics brings to political science an accessible and comprehensive...

""A Shorter Course In Civil Government: Arranged In Topics, With Numerous Questions For Convenience In Teaching"" is a book written by Calvin Townsend in 1875. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of civil government, and is...

""A Short Course In American Civics"" is a book written by Adelbert Grant Fradenburgh in 1919. The book provides a concise and informative overview of the American political system and government, including the Constitution, the three branches of...

A National System of Education is a book written by Walter Scott Athearn in 1920. The book explores the concept of a national education system, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of such a system. Athearn argues that a national education system would...

Citizens of the United States of America should come to grasp the idea that our Founding Fathers laid out at the beginning of our Country, rules that would dictate how this Country was to function. These rules are written in layperson's terms for all to...

Swaney provides a passionate defense of the essential values that underpin American democracy. His insightful analysis of the challenges facing our political system offers a compelling case for the need to safeguard our liberty. This book is an essential...

En este libro, Juan B. Guardiola realiza un análisis de la democracia y su importancia en la sociedad actual. A través de una prosa clara y accesible, el autor invita al lector a reflexionar sobre la participación ciudadana y la importancia del voto.This...

This classic work on civics education provides a comprehensive overview of American government and the political system. The author explores the historical, social, and cultural factors that have shaped American governance, and provides a detailed...

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the political and governmental structure of the state of Kansas and its role in the United States. It covers the history and development of the state's political institutions, the rights and...

This guide offers a comprehensive overview of the structure and function of the British government, particularly the Houses of Parliament. Written by Howard Vincent, a politician and social reformer, this book provides valuable insights into the workings...

Warner's illuminating study of Indian citizenship offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on the complex issues facing the Indian republic. Drawing on a variety of historical and contemporary sources, Warner explores the tensions between regional,...

In this insightful volume, the author argues that true patriotism involves not only love of country, but also a commitment to civic engagement, social justice, and democratic values. Drawing on a wide range of historical, philosophical, and literary...

This comprehensive guide to American civil government is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the workings of US democracy. Combining historical context with practical advice, the book covers everything from the...

Originally published in 1923, this classic work of civic education provides a comprehensive overview of American democracy and its institutions. Dunn explores the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the structure and functions of government, and the...

The Citizen Reader is a collection of essays by Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster, who was a British statesman and writer. The essays cover a wide range of topics such as citizenship, democracy, and nationalism. Arnold-Forster's unique perspective and...

This revised and expanded edition of Dr Peter Bruechle's "Further Issues and Challenges" tackles a broad range of pressing contemporary topics, from the roles and problems of religion, to democracy, education, war and peace, and global warming. Each of...