Why are traditional nation-states newly defining membership and belonging? In the twenty-first century, several Western European states have attached obligatory

This book examines why Western European states have recently introduced citizenship tests, integration courses, contracts, and oath ceremonies. These requiremen

This book is devoted to an analysis of how immigration has emerged as a political issue, how the politics of immigration have been constructed, and what have be

Immigration has become one of the central issues dominating the agenda of political parties, and has also played a crucial role in the rise of right-wing populi

Politics and Society in Western Europe is a comprehensive introduction for students of West European politics and of comparative politics. This new edition has