The citizen and the alien

Description:

Despite its currency in scholarly thought & popular discourse, 'citizenship' is an elusive concept. The term designates a wide range of social institutions and practices and experiences, not all of which are compatible or in alignment. This text examines the interplay between these understandings of citizenship.

subjects: Aliens,  Citizenship,  Noncitizens,  Burgerschap,  Immigranten,  Citoyenneté,  Droit,  Étranger,  Marginalité sociale,  Statut juridique,  Rechtsstellung,  Bürger,  Fremder