How do public sector administrators, managers, and policy-makers serve the needs of citizens? Citizenship confers both benefits and responsibilities, but defining and understanding them from the perspective of an increasingly diverse population is rarely uncomplicated. This book explores theories of citizenship, its relevance to the lives of a populace, and how it might be used to address critical issues of state, identity, and the human condition. In stark contrast to previous scholarship about citizenship as a construct, this book covers the full spectrum of literature from classical...

In a relatively short time, Finland has transformed a society of approximately 5.3 million people into one of the most educated and technologically sophisticated in the world, while maintaining relative political stability and an enviable quality of life among its people. In all comparative measures of international achievement, Finland ranks at the top among the world s most literate and wealthiest countries. How did Finland do it, and what can other countries learn from the Finnish example?

This book presents an energized and informative look at Finland s cultural and developmental...