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.

chapter |10 pages

Introduction

part I|61 pages

Cosmopolitanism and international society between states, 1500–1914

part II|69 pages

Interpretations of transnational citizenship in practice

chapter 4|22 pages

Global civil society

Acting as global citizens

chapter 5|20 pages

Global or multinational citizens?

Refugees and migrants

chapter 6|23 pages

European citizenship

Bridge or barrier to global citizenship?

part III|89 pages

Global citizenship today

chapter 8|28 pages

Global citizenship and global governance

Perspectives in international relations theory

chapter 9|27 pages

Cultural diversity, feminism and postmodernism

Challenges to global cosmopolitanism?

chapter |5 pages

Conclusion