‘Authoritarianism, extremism, illiberal democracy, radicalizations, war, violence, terrorism ... in a time when so many terrific dangers are more reality than threat or ominous challenge, we need more than ever solid knowledge on the values and principles that are their contrary. Citizenship is one of these key values and principles, connected with individual rights and duties, as well as with social and political ties. This is why this Encyclopedia is so useful, enabling us to measure how impressive a domain citizenship studies is within political, human and social science, with its history and different approaches and perspectives related to democracy and human rights. This comprehensive but precise book is a real treasure.’