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Security, Citizenship and Human Rights
D McGhee
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Description for Security, Citizenship and Human Rights
Paperback. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JPS; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 305.
Security, Citizenship and Human Rights examines counter-terrorism, immigration, citizenship, human rights, 'equalities' and the shifting discourses of 'shared values' and human rights in contemporary Britain. The book argues that British citizenship and human rights policy is being remade and remoulded around public security and that this process could be detrimental to 'our' sense of citizenship, shared values and commitment to human rights.
Security, Citizenship and Human Rights examines counter-terrorism, immigration, citizenship, human rights, 'equalities' and the shifting discourses of 'shared values' and human rights in contemporary Britain. The book argues that British citizenship and human rights policy is being remade and remoulded around public security and that this process could be detrimental to 'our' sense of citizenship, shared values and commitment to human rights.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
221
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series
Number of Pages
221
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349317257
SKU
V9781349317257
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About D McGhee
DEREK MCGHEE is Professor of Sociology at the University of Southampton, UK. He is the author of The End of Multiculturalism? Terrorism, Integration and Human Rights; Intolerant Britain? Hate, Citizenship and Difference and Homosexuality, Law and Resistance.
Reviews for Security, Citizenship and Human Rights
'This important and timely book offers a highly perceptive analysis of the recent British debate on citizenship and national identity. It skilfully exposes the way in which the debate is distorted by conceptual confusion and exaggerated security fears, and provides a wise and well-argued alternative with great relevance to all culturally diverse societies.' - Professor Lord Bhikhu Parekh, House of ... Read more