Citizenship, Identity and Immigration in the European Union : Between Past and Future

Manchester University Press

Explore the complex relationship between European citizenship, identity, and immigration with "Citizenship, Identity and Immigration in the European Union" by Theodora Kostakopoulou. This insightful paperback delves into the constitutive issues facing the European polity and their impact on domestic political systems. It offers an original theoretical framework for understanding EU citizenship and immigration, presenting policy proposals for institutional reform. Challenging conventional views, the author argues for a constructive model of European citizenship and identity to foster a democratic, inclusive European polity. This book is essential reading for academics, political actors, and students of European politics, integration, law, political theory, and sociology. It provides a vital perspective on European governance in a post-national, post-statist context. - Developed by Theodora Kostakopoulou - Published by Manchester University Press - Covers European citizenship, identity, and immigration - Offers theoretical framework and policy proposals Summary: Citizenship, identity and immigration in the European Union, Paperback, Theodora Kostakopoulou, 224 pages, 2009