Sociology of the European Union - Softcover

Favell, Adrian; Guiraudon, Virginie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 023020712X ISBN 13: 9780230207127

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2011

Synopsis

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
· 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.
 

About this title

About the Author:

ADRIAN FAVELL is Professor of European and International Studies at Aarhus University, Denmark, and was previously Professor of Sociology at UCLA. He has published widely in the areas of multiculturalism, integration and cosmopolitanism. Previous books include Philosophies of Integration and Eurostars and Eurocities.

VIRGINIE GUIRAUDON is Research Professor at the National Centre for Scientific Research at the University of Lille, France. A recipient of the Descartes-Huygens prize, her published work includes Immigration Politics in Europe: The Politics of Control, as well as many articles in leading EU studies journals.

Review:

'This is a well-written and well-structured book from a first-rate group of authors. There is a real need for such a book, and I have no doubt that it will be widely used in undergraduate courses.' - Michele Lamont, Professor of European Studies, Harvard, USA and Chair of the Council for European Studies 'This valuable text surveys the increasingly rich range of sociological analyses of the European Union. The combination of thematic overviews and primary research makes this book an excellent resource for students and lecturers.' - Helen Wallace, Centennial Professor in the European Institute, LSE, UK 'This superb book brings together some of the most creative and original sociological work on the European Union. It is a core resource for teaching and research in this growing field.' - William Outhwaite, Professor of Sociology, Newcastle University, UK 'An inspiring overview of how sociology could contribute not only to a better understanding of European Societies, but also to a better cognition of the functioning of the European Institutions. The volume is a great step forward in the sociological research on Europe since it overcomes differences of national focus and offers good syntheses for newcomers and compelling arguments for experts on Europe.' - Berlin Reviews in Social Sciences, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin

About this edition

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 023020712X
• ISBN 13: 9780230207127
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224