Changing citizenship: democracy and inclusion in education

Abstract

Reviews the book Changing citizenship: Democracy and inclusion in education by Audrey Osler and Hugh Starkey (2005). This is is a topical book, which discusses the changing role and definition of citizenship within an increasingly globalized world. It explores three interrelated aspects: The processes of globalization and their implications for citizenship and human rights education; issues surrounding inclusion and citizenship learning in schools; and the change process required in schools in order that an effective education for citizenship and democracy might be achieved. The strength of the book is its identification of the contested nature of 'citizenship' and 'citizenship education', especially given the challenges facing teachers as they seek to educate all young people for life in rapidly changing modern societies. It deserves to be read and considered widely and marks a useful and helpful addition to the literature that is bringing a greater understanding of what citizenship and citizenship education mean, locally, nationally and globally. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)