Civic integration and modern citizenship: the Netherlands in perspective
This book on civic integration and modern citizenship has been written within the framework of the Cross Border Welfare State research project. The central aim of this project is to illuminate the complex relationship between immigration, social security and integration in Western democracies from various angles. For the case studies on Flanders, Canada and the United States many interviews have been conducted with scholars, policymakers and stakeholders.
Examined according to the theories of modern citizenship, civic integration in the Netherlands seems to be mainly inspired by the concept of active citizenship. From a historical perspective, the integration policy must be understood from the results of the former integration policy, a changing definition of the integration problem and a new vision of the relationship between government and citizens.
This study was commissioned by Stichting Instituut GAK (a fund that provides grants to projects in the areas of social security and labour market in the Netherlands).
Published by Europa Law Publishing:
ISBN 978-90-8952-065-4