A Brief History of Citizenship

An admirably clear, concise and entertaining survey of the different forms citizenship has taken from ancient to modern times. -- Dr Keith Faulks, University of Central Lancashire Simply having the history collected in one place is extraordinarily valuable for students who often find themselves struggling to recognize the connections between philosophical debates and political practices and institutions! a pleasure to read. -- Professor Karen Zivi, University of Southern California A well-written and enjoyable introduction. While a useful entree for a range of undergraduate courses, it also provides a good background for those interested in current citizenship debates. Review of the ebook edition: An excellent historical account of citizenship! Heater's work has a depth and solidity that is missing elsewhere! this is another excellent book from the leading authority in the field. -- Dr Ian Davies, University of York An admirably clear, concise and entertaining survey of the different forms citizenship has taken from ancient to modern times. Simply having the history collected in one place is extraordinarily valuable for students who often find themselves struggling to recognize the connections between philosophical debates and political practices and institutions! a pleasure to read. A well-written and enjoyable introduction. While a useful entree for a range of undergraduate courses, it also provides a good background for those interested in current citizenship debates. Review of the ebook edition: An excellent historical account of citizenship! Heater's work has a depth and solidity that is missing elsewhere! this is another excellent book from the leading authority in the field.