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Genealogies of Citizenship: Markets, Statelessness, and the Right to Have Rights (Cambridge Cultural Social Studies),Used
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Genealogies of Citizenship is a remarkable rethinking of human rights and social justice. As global governance is increasingly driven by market fundamentalism, growing numbers of citizens have become socially excluded and internally stateless. Against this movement to organize society exclusively by market principles, Margaret Somers argues that socially inclusive democratic rights must be counterbalanced by the powers of a social state, a robust public sphere and a relationallysturdy civil society. Through epistemologies of history and naturalism, contested narratives of social capital, and Hurricane Katrina's racial apartheid, she warns that the growing authority of the market is distorting the noncontractualism of citizenship; rights, inclusion and moral worth are increasingly dependent on contractual market value. In this pathbreaking work, Somers advances an innovative view of rights as public goods rooted in an alliance of public power, political membership, and social practices of equal moral recognition the right to have rights.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Genealogies of Citizenship'? A: The book explores the intersection of human rights, social justice, and market fundamentalism, arguing for the importance of socially inclusive democratic rights in the face of increasing social exclusion.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Genealogies of Citizenship'? A: The author of this book is Margaret R. Somers.
- Q: When was 'Genealogies of Citizenship' published? A: This book was published on September 1, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Genealogies of Citizenship' have? A: The book has 362 pages.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented in the book? A: Margaret Somers argues that rights should be seen as public goods and emphasizes the need for a strong social state to balance market-driven governance.
- Q: Is 'Genealogies of Citizenship' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use, particularly in sociology and political science studies.
- Q: What topics does 'Genealogies of Citizenship' cover? A: It covers topics such as citizenship, social capital, market dynamics, and the implications of Hurricane Katrina on social justice.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Can I find this book in digital format? A: The availability of a digital format may vary; please check with retailers for eBook options.