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Beyond the nation and the state: How communalist self‐government redefines the citizen and the immigrant.

  • Published In: Constellations: An International Journal of Critical & Democratic Theory, 2024, v. 31, n. 1. P. 51 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Van Outryve d'Ydewalle, Sixtine 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the concept of communalist self-government and its potential to redefine the roles of citizens and immigrants. It discusses how cities around the world are challenging the authority of the nation-state by organizing initiatives to welcome and integrate immigrants. The article argues that communalism, which focuses on self-governance at the municipal level, offers new possibilities for thinking about identity, belonging, and political participation. It also examines the relationships between municipalities and immigrants, and how communal self-government can secure cosmopolitan norms and redefine citizenship. The article draws on historical examples and political theory to support its arguments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Constellations: An International Journal of Critical & Democratic Theory. 2024/03, Vol. 31, Issue 1, p51
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1351-0487
  • DOI:10.1111/1467-8675.12622
  • Accession Number:176012618
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