Citizenship and Social Rights: The Interdependence of Self and Society

Society is clearly more than an assemblage of disparate entities; yet the needs, desires, and rights of the individual must be carefully balanced against those of the group. In Citizenship and Social Rights, Fred Twine analyzes the continual process of adjustment between the self and society. Emphasizing the theme of interdependence, Twine examines this relationship as evidenced in such key elements as politics, economics, and social interaction. The impact of consumerism is also considered, not only in social terms (increasing reliance), but environmental (material availability) and political (preservation versus consumerism) as well. Offering a clear and compelling assessment of subjects of debate and advancement in the field, this volume will be invaluable to scholars and students of sociology, social policy, politics, and philosophy.