In this short textbook introduction to the idea of
Global Citizenship, Nigel Dower examines the arguments
from ethical, social and political theory for and
against the view that we are global citizens. The
discussion is set in its historical context but the main
emphasis is on the idea of global citizenship as a
cultural process, and its application in the modern
world. The book is divided into three parts - the
Framework, which explores the historical context and the
ethical and institutional aspects of the concept of
global citizenship; Applications, covering key areas of
current global concern, including the environment, aid
and poverty elimination, human rights, peace, and global
governance; and Theoretical Issues, which explores the
arguments for and against global citizenship in more
depth. Key Features: * Includes a glossary of key terms
* Covers ethical, social and political theory * Includes
chapters on the environment, aid and poverty, human
rights, peace, and global governance * Addresses key
issues in contemporary political and international
studies * Places issues surrounding September 11th in
context of Global Citizenship * Covers role of the UN;
anti-globalisation campaigns (e.g. in Genoa); corporate
global citizenship; Oxfam; Amnesty International;
Jubilee 2000 Assuming no prior knowledge of the area,
this is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in
the idea of global citizenship.
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