Europe, The State & Globalisation

Addresses the key issues facing an enlarged Europe, in particular the relationship between integration, nationalism and the nation state.

Exploring the interplay between the state and state sovereignty, nationalism, European integration and globalisation, this work provides foundations in all these areas, while using arguments to prompt discussion and provoke interest in the relationships between these processes. It also addresses issues of historical and theoretical importance.

Europe, the State and Globalisation explores the interplay between the state and state sovereignty, nationalism, European integration and globalisation. It provides essential foundations in all these areas, while using stimulating arguments to prompt discussion and provoke interest in the relationships between these processes.

Throughout, Europe, the State and Globalisation addresses various issues of historical and theoretical importance, including the institutions of the European Union, integration theory, regional policy, multilevel governance and EU enlargement, International Relations theory, the nature and impact of globalisation, the challenges of transnational government and the changing nature of the state

The text is ideal for undergraduate courses in European Politics.