The Dimensions of Global Citizenship
Political Identity Beyond the Nation-State
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Darren J. O'Byrne | ISBN: | 9781135772048 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | November 23, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Darren J. O'Byrne |
| ISBN: | 9781135772048 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | November 23, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
The Dimensions of Global Citizenship takes issue with the assumption that ideas about global citizenship are merely Utopian ideals. The author argues that, far from being a modern phenomenon, world citizenship has existed throughout history as a radical alternative to the inadequacies of the nation-state system. Only in the post-war era has this ideal become politically meaningful. This social transformation is illustrated by references to the activities of global social movements as well as those of individual citizens.
The Dimensions of Global Citizenship takes issue with the assumption that ideas about global citizenship are merely Utopian ideals. The author argues that, far from being a modern phenomenon, world citizenship has existed throughout history as a radical alternative to the inadequacies of the nation-state system. Only in the post-war era has this ideal become politically meaningful. This social transformation is illustrated by references to the activities of global social movements as well as those of individual citizens.
