Explores key sociological concepts and theory in relation to European crises, identity, inequality and social order. It offers a firm understanding of the modernization of Europe and everyday European life, while not neglecting the historical context. Essential reading for stude…
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Explores key sociological concepts and theory in relation to European crises, identity, inequality and social order. It offers a firm understanding of the modernization of Europe and everyday European life, while not neglecting the historical context. Essential reading for stude…
"What place has Europe occupied in the wider world? This book examines the concept of Europe in its relationships to those areas of the globe beyond its borders. In particular it is concerned with the historical evolution and contemporary setting of Europe vis-a-vis the United S…
Même longtemps limité à la partie occidentale du continent, le processus d'unification européenne constitue l'un des phénomènes massifs de l'histoire du XXe siècle. Au moment où ce processus atteint sans doute son heure de vérité avec la double dynamique de l'élargissement (à l'…
This second edition brings the history of the European Union up-to-date to include the Amsterdam and Nice treaties, as well as other contemporary issues such as the impact of events in Yugoslavia, the changing relationship with the US and British membership of the single currenc…
"This book provides information and analysis on the key developments and policies of the EU. The book also includes features such as biographies of key personalities, maps, a detailed guide to further reading, and 35 tables that provide accessible information relating to the EU.…
The integration of Europe has often been seen as bringing prosperity and peace. The European Union has innovated by transcending nationalism and inventing unique forms of cooperative regional governance in which a pluralism of national cultures can flourish. However, in the EU o…
Providing an up-to-date history of the European Union from the end of the Second World War, this title discusses the impact of the Euro and economic monetary union, and provides an analysis of post-9/11 splits in the EU over Afghanistan and Iraq.
What would it mean for the EU to be a legitimate body, and where do our ideas on this question come from? In this award winning book, Claudia Schrag Sternberg explores some of the most significant questions surrounding the legitimacy of the European Union. Specifically, The Stru…
A major account of the failings of the European Union-and why it has to go The European Union is a besieged institution. It is struggling in vain to overcome the eurozone crisis and faces an influx of refugees not seen since World War II. The Schengen Agreement is a dead letter,…
The European Union is a besieged institution. It is struggling in vain to overcome the eurozone crisis and faces an influx of refugees not seen since World War II. The Schengen Agreement is a dead letter, and Britain stands on the brink of leaving altogether. The EU is unfit for…
"At one time the American Dream was the ideal and envy of the world. But today, at the dawn of the new Millennium, Europe is pointing a new way to the future. In this major new book, best-selling author Jeremy Rifkin argues that Europe has a vision of its own and is overtaking A…
