Structured analytically, the book introduces the reader to all the facets of citizenship.

[This] book fundamentally transforms our understanding of citizenship. It should become required reading in any course in political theory, philosophy, history, international relations and comparative politics that considers this key concept and its practical political and policy implications. Joel Krieger, Wellesley College, USA This is an excellent book. It would not be possible for any good university course dealing with citizenship to omit this book from those items on the reading list marked a essentiala ...The sharpness of thought shown in this book will make it easier to avoid the pitfalls and encourage people to reach for something that is coherent and meaningful...Superlatives are overused, but this book is a classic. Jan Davies, University of York

Derek Heater is Founder Chairman of the Politics Association and the author of several books on political ideas.

Preface. Acknowledgement. Introduction. 1. The Liberal Tradition. 2. The Civic Republican Tradition. 3. Who are Citizens?. 4. Multiple Citizenship. 5. Problems and Resolutions. References. Selected Book List. Index.