Interest in citizenship has never been higher But what does it mean to be a citizen of a modern complex community? Why is citizenship important? Can we create citizenship & can we test for it? In this fascinating Very Short Introduction Richard Bellamy explores the answers to these questions & more in a clear & accessible way He approaches the subject from a political perspective to address the complexities behind the major topical issues Discussing the main models of citizenship exploring how ideas of citizenship have changed through time from ancient Greece to the present & examining notions of rights & democracy he reveals the irreducibly political nature of citizenship today ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable