<i>‘Authoritarianism, extremism, illiberal democracy, radicalizations, war, violence, terrorism ... in a time when so many terrific dangers are more reality than threat or ominous challenge, we need more than ever solid knowledge on the values and principles that are their contrary. Citizenship is one of these key values and principles, connected with individual rights and duties, as well as with social and political ties. This is why this Encyclopedia is so useful, enabling us to measure how impressive a domain citizenship studies is within political, human and social science, with its history and different approaches and perspectives related to democracy and human rights. This comprehensive but precise book is a real treasure.’</i>
- Michel Wieviorka, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, France,
<i>‘This anthology of original contributions represents a watermark for citizenship studies – for the wideness of its geographical spread, its deep historicity, its grappling difference, and its sensitivity to the imminent dangers of populism and neoliberal decline.’</i>
- Jeffrey C. Alexander, Yale University, US,