The EU, NATO and the Integration of Europe: Rules and Rhetoric (Themes in European Governance) (Volume 0) - Softcover

Schimmelfennig, Frank

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Synopsis

Frank Schimmelfennig analyzes the Eastern enlargement of the European Union and NATO and develops a theoretical approach of "rhetorical action" to explain why it occurred. Backed by original data, and drawing on sociological institutional theory, he demonstrates that the expansion to the East can be best understood in terms of liberal democratic values and norms. He highlights the practice of the Western community in shaming opponents into agreeing to enlargement.

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About the Author

Frank Schimmelfennig is a Fellow of the Mannheim Center for European Social Research, Germany.

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