ABSTRACT
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the meaning of cosmopolitanism and world citizenship in the history of Western political thought, and in the evolution of international politics since 1500.
Providing an invaluable overview of earlier political thought, recent theoretical literature and current debates, this book also discusses recent developments in international politics and transnational protest. It will be of great interest to those specialising in political theory, International Relations and peace/conflict studies. It will also interest those already acting as global citizens.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |10 pages
Introduction
part I|61 pages
Cosmopolitanism and international society between states, 1500–1914
chapter 1|16 pages
Citizens of Christendom or of the world?
chapter 2|18 pages
Enlightenment cosmopolitanism and world citizenship
chapter 3|21 pages
Internationalism, cosmopolitanism and challenges to them, 1815–1914
part II|69 pages
Interpretations of transnational citizenship in practice
part III|89 pages
Global citizenship today