An accessible yet thorough look at how historians and social scientists have thought and written about the history of the present-day European Union, and the main themes of their research and debates. Essential reading for historiansof Europe and social scientists of the European Union alike. INDICE: Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors Abbreviations Introduction;W.Kaiser & A.Varsori From Normative Impetus to Professionalization: Origins and Operation of Research Networks; A.Varsori From Pioneer Work to Refinement: Publication Trends; K.Seidel >From Isolation to Centrality: Contemporary History meets European Studies; W.Kaiser Between Political Commitment and Academic Research: Federalist Perspectives; D.Pasquinucci At the Heart of Integration: Understanding National European Policy; M.Gehler Governing Europe: Charting the Development of a Supranational Political System; P.Ludlow The European Rescue of the Nation-State? Tracing the Role of Economics and Business; M.RasmussenFormation of a European Society? Exploring Social and Cultural Dimensions; L.Mechi Partners and Rivals: Assessing the American Role; M.Gilbert Foreign Policy Beyond the Nation-State: Conceptualizing the External Dimension; G.GaraviniBibliography Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-23270-9
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 29/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés