The book investigates the evolving nature and contested meanings of citizenship in a rapidly changing global landscape. It brings together leading experts to define the core issues in contemporary citizenship debates, examining trends in national policies regarding access, the rights of aliens, and plural nationality. The work further explores how forms and practices of citizenship are situated within broader institutional structures and analyzes different conceptions of citizenship as developed through government policies, scholarly literature, and immigrant experiences, ultimately looking toward the future of citizenship policy.

This collection of essays addresses the complex and contested terrain of modern citizenship, drawing on the expertise of leading scholars. The structure of the book moves from policy trends to institutional contexts, then to conceptual understandings, and finally to future outlooks. The work is designed to provide a comprehensive overview for those engaged in debates about national identity, immigration, and belonging. It offers a multi-faceted perspective on a critical aspect of contemporary political and social life.