Citizenship in Britain: Values, Participation and Democracy
, by Charles Pattie , Patrick Seyd , Paul WhiteleyNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780521827324 | 0521827329
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 12/27/2004
There are increasing concerns about changes in society and the economy which are undermining the effectiveness of democracy and weakening traditional conceptions of citizenship. What does it mean to be a British citizen in the early part of the 21st century? This book presents the first major empirical study of citizenship in Britain, comprising surveys of political participation and voluntary activities, and of the beliefs and values which underpin them. As well as presenting new data, the authors provide a sophisticated discussion of the concept of citizenship, and the consequences of a lack of civic engagement in a modern democracy. It examines why some people are 'good' citizens when others are 'bad' and it explores the consequences of citizenship for policy-makers and democracy. Comprehensive and accessible, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding of civic attitudes in Britain today and will appeal to students, researchers and policy-makers.