Presents a distinctly local idea of citizenship that, with the advance of globalization, often conflicts with national citizenship.

Although it is usually assumed that only the federal government can confer citizenship, localities often give residents who are noncitizens at the federal level

Local Citizenship in the Global Arena proposes a reconsideration of both citizenship and citizenship education, moving away equally from prevailing ‘global ci

One of the major issues this book examines is what the African experience and identity have contributed to the debate on citizenship in the era of globalisation

This book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the main debates on citizenship and the implications of globalization. It argues that citizenship is