Overview
In the context of increasing globalization, and a shared, endangered environment, global citizenship is now firmly on the political agenda. Activists claim to be global citizens; teachers discuss education for global citizenship and political theorists debate whether the concept is coherent. In international politics, recent developments in international law and the erosion of state sovereignty have made it more plausible to think of a world community of individuals. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the meaning of cosmopolitanism, and world citizenship, in the history of western political thought, and in the evolution of international politics since 1500. Providing an invaluable overview of earlier political thought, recent theoretical literature, and current debates, this book also discusses recent developments in international politics and transnational protest. It will be of great interest to those specialising in political theory, international relations, and peace/conflict studies. It will also interest those already acting as global citizens.
Full Product Details
Author: April Carter (Coventry University, UK; University of Queensland, Australia)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.566kg
ISBN: 9780415169547
ISBN 10: 0415169542
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 26 April 2001
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
April Carter seeks to trace the historical evolution of the concept and outline its current manifestations in world politics, as well as explore its philosophical foundations and challenges. Divided into three parts, this ambitious book militates against coherent summarization as its engages an extraordinarily wide range of issues, ideas, and practices.. -Catherine Lu, McGill University
April Carter seeks to trace the historical evolution of the concept and outline its current manifestations in world politics, as well as explore its philosophical foundations and challenges. Divided into three parts, this ambitious book militates against coherent summarization as its engages an extraordinarily wide range of issues, ideas, and practices.. <br>-Catherine Lu, McGill University <br>
"""April Carter seeks to trace the historical evolution of the concept and outline its current manifestations in world politics, as well as explore its philosophical foundations and challenges. Divided into three parts, this ambitious book militates against coherent summarization as its engages an extraordinarily wide range of issues, ideas, and practices.."" -Catherine Lu, McGill University"
Author Information
April Carter is Adjunct Associate Professor in the department of Government at the University of Queensland. She co-edited Liberal Democracy and its Critics, and her books include Peace Movements and Success and Failure in Arms Control Negotiation.
