Rethinking Europe: Social Theory and the Implications of Europeanization

摘要: Dominant approaches to the transformation of Europe ignore contemporary social theory interpretations nature and dynamics change. Here, Delanty Rumford argue that we need a society in order understand Europeanization. This book advances case Europeanization should be theorized terms of: -Globalization. -Major transformations are not exclusively spear-headed by EU. -The wider context modernity. This fascinating broadens debate on Europeanization, conventionally limited supersession nation-state supra-national authority changes within member states consequent upon EU membership. Demonstrating relevance issues with focus European rather than simplistic notions Europe-building, this truly multidisciplinary volume will appeal readers from range science disciplines, including sociology, geography, political studies.