Europe in a global context / edited by Anne Sophie Krossa ; with contributions by Chris Grocott ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krossa, Anne Sophie.

Grocott, Chris.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social conditions.

Europe--Foreign relations--1989-.

Europe.

International relations.

Europe--Politics and government--1989-.

Politics and government.

Europe--Social conditions--21st century.

Physical Description:

viii, 271 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Houndmills ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

Summary:

"Europe" is an ever-evolving concept that has developed over the centuries. It is only through studying links between its history, society, culture and politics that we can understand what this concept means today.

Europe in a Global Context unravels these connections with clear, concise discussion of key topics. From culture and conflict to religion and region, each chapter explores a different theme and considers its importance to understanding contemporary Europe on a national, regional and global scale. The book encourages readers to question their own assumptions and generalizations about Europe by challenging static definitions and exploring theoretical debates.

Bringing together expert perspectives from across the social sciences and humanities, this book gives students and scholars a freshly comprehensive and wide-ranging perspective on Europe today. It is indispensable reading for students of European Studies, Sociology, Politics and International Relations. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction / A. S. Krossa

Part I Culture and History

Introduction to Part I / C. Grocott, A. S. Krossa

Culture / K. Naglo, A. Waine

History / S. Barber

Ideology / C. Grocott

Philosophy / G. Williams

Literature / R. Cranshaw

Politcal Culture / M. Garnett

Part II Society

Introduction to Part II / G. Williams, A. S. Krossa

Society / A. S. Krossa

Religion / L. Woodhead, R. Catto

Gender / T. Grimwood

Race and Ethnicity / A. Kallis

Language / K. Naglo

Law and Human Rights / I. Butler

Part III Politics and Policy

Introduction to Part III / G. Clark, A. S. Krossa

Governance / B. Jessop

Nation and State / B. Jessop

Region / G. Clark

Conflict / N. Caspersen

Migration / N. Gill

Social Policy / M. Beisyte.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-263) and index.

ISBN:

9780230285828

0230285821

9780230285835

023028583X

OCLC:

721883969

Publisher Number:

99945742786