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Discover the complexities of citizenship through the insights of philosopher Étienne Balibar in this compelling book that challenges conventional views. This brand new edition, published in 2015 by John Wiley & Sons, delves into the multifaceted nature of citizenship, presenting it as a dynamic and ever-evolving concept. With 180 pages of thought-provoking analysis, Balibar explores the intricate relationship between citizenship, democracy, and the principles of equality and liberty. He provocatively questions the exclusionary practices within nations, illustrating how not everyone fits neatly under the umbrella of citizenship. This essential read invites you to examine the ongoing tensions between universal rights and the reality of societal discrimination. As citizenship continues to be redefined in our current global context, Balibar encourages readers to engage with the themes of inclusion, exclusion, and the fragility of national sovereignty. Ideal for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in political philosophy, this book is a vital contribution to contemporary discussions on civil rights and political community. Immerse yourself in a reflective journey that challenges the fundamental ideas of belonging and identity, and take part in the dialogue about our collective future. Buy now to explore how the notion of citizenship shapes societies and influences our lives, enhancing your understanding of this vital topic. Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745682419
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180
Description:
If fundamental political categories were represented as
geometric shapes, citizenship would be one of those rotating
polyhedrons with reflective surfaces that together create effects
of light and shade. With extraordinarily acute discernment, the
leading philosopher Étienne Balibar examines one by one the
various faces of this object, more numerous - and far more fissured
- than one would imagine. The question of what it means to be a
citizen has, from the dawn of Western politics, been anything but
clear and straightforward; and modernity has shown it to be even
more enigmatic and contested.
Inseparable from democracy, and the demands for equality and
liberty from which democracy draws its origins, citizenship is
constantly being redefined within the unresolved contradiction
between universal principles and the discriminatory mechanisms that
regulate membership of a political community.
Not everyone is a citizen, even within one nation-state. It has
been said that ?certain persons are in society without being of
society?. The dynamics of inclusion and exclusion continue to
generate dramatic asymmetries and create openings and closures,
especially today in a time of particular fragility and when
national sovereignty is in flux. So are there too many antinomies
within citizenship? Balibar does not shy away from these
antimonies, but he knows that to renounce citizenship would be to
abandon the chance to create new modes of collective autonomy, in
short, to democratize democracy.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745682419
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180
Description:
If fundamental political categories were represented as
geometric shapes, citizenship would be one of those rotating
polyhedrons with reflective surfaces that together create effects
of light and shade. With extraordinarily acute discernment, the
leading philosopher Étienne Balibar examines one by one the
various faces of this object, more numerous - and far more fissured
- than one would imagine. The question of what it means to be a
citizen has, from the dawn of Western politics, been anything but
clear and straightforward; and modernity has shown it to be even
more enigmatic and contested.
Inseparable from democracy, and the demands for equality and
liberty from which democracy draws its origins, citizenship is
constantly being redefined within the unresolved contradiction
between universal principles and the discriminatory mechanisms that
regulate membership of a political community.
Not everyone is a citizen, even within one nation-state. It has
been said that ?certain persons are in society without being of
society?. The dynamics of inclusion and exclusion continue to
generate dramatic asymmetries and create openings and closures,
especially today in a time of particular fragility and when
national sovereignty is in flux. So are there too many antinomies
within citizenship? Balibar does not shy away from these
antimonies, but he knows that to renounce citizenship would be to
abandon the chance to create new modes of collective autonomy, in
short, to democratize democracy.