The concept of citizenship is currently the focus of discussion by the media, politicians and academics, because of a generally perceived growth in public disaffection and apathy. Presenting the first comprehensive study of British citizenship, this book is comprised of surveys of political participation and voluntary activities, as well as the beliefs and values which support them. The authors provide a sophisticated discussion of the concept of citizenship, and the consequences of a lack of civic engagement in a modern democracy.

Charles Pattie is Professor of Geography at the University of Sheffield. His publications include From Votes to Seats: The Operation of the UK Electoral System since 1945 (with R. J. Johnston, D. F. L. Dorling and D. J. Rossiter, 2001) and Scotland Decides: The Devolution Issue and the Scottish Referendum (with James Mitchell, David Denver and Hugh Bochel, 2000).

1. Theories of citizenship; Part I. Understanding Citizenship: 2. Civic beliefs and citizenship; 3. Civic behaviour and citizenship: macro politics; 4. Civic behaviour and citizenship: micro politics; Part II. Modelling Citizenship: 5. Alternative theories of citizenship; 6. Testing rival theories of citizenship; Part III. The Consequences of Citizenship: 7. So what? The consequences; 8. The dynamics of citizenship; 9. Conclusions.