Sociology of the European Union / edited by Adrian Favell and Virginie Guiraudon.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Guiraudon, Virginie.

Favell, Adrian.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social integration--European Union countries.

Social integration.

European Union countries.

European Union countries--Economic integration.

European Union countries--Politics and government.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

xiv, 266 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

Summary:

"Sociology of the European Union examines how core sociological theories, concepts and methods can be applied to the study of the EU. Carefully integrating theory and empirical research, the book: explores key concepts in European studies, such as Europeanization, integration and transnationalism; assesses the social foundations of Europe, from class and citizenship to mobility and culture; includes contributions by internationally renowned names in political, economic and cultural sociology; and contains a postface from George Ross, one of the leading figures in contemporary European Studies. This thought-provoking book opens up new questions and debates whilst introducing readers to essential ideas and cutting-edge research. It is invaluable reading for students of Sociology, European Studies, Politics and International Relations."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note:

Preface / George Ross

Introduction / Adrian Favell and Virginie Guiraudon

The Development of European identity and culture / Juan Diez Medrano

The Europeanization of the economy / Neil Fligstein

European integration from below : free movement in Europe? / Adrian Favell and Ettore Recchi

Social stratification and European integration / Patrick Le Gales, Alberta Andreotti and Franois Bonnet

A sociology of the European media and EU journalism / Olivier Baisne

A Sociological approach to European policies / Frédéric Mérand

Theorizing EU politics and its structures of domination / Niilo Kauppi

Social movements and political elites in the making of EU politics / Virginie Guiraudon

Conclusion : Studying European society and politics / Adrian Favell and Virginie Guiraudon.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-255) and index.

ISBN:

9780230207110

0230207111

9780230207127

023020712X

OCLC:

660519325