Transnational Identities: Becoming European in the EU (Governance in Europe Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0742530078 ISBN 13: 9780742530072

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

This original work explores the increasingly important phenomenon of the formation of transnational identity. Considering the ongoing relevance of the European Union, the contributors ask a series of intriguing questions: Is a European identity possible? How are the various types of European identity formed and maintained? How are these identities linked to the process of European integration? Combining a rich array of theoretical and methodological perspectives, distinguished scholars examine both the theoretical understanding of why and how transnational identities form and new empirical evidence drawn from an impressive body of primary research, including field experiments, in-depth interviews with elites, and public opinion surveys. The authors engage in a fruitful dialogue about how much a European identity exists and how much it matters as they delve into the sources of disagreement and their implications.

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About the Author

Richard K. Herrmann is professor in the Department of Political Science and director of the Mershon Center, Ohio State University. Thomas Risse is professor in the Department of Political and Social Sciences and director of the Center for Transatlantic Foreign and Security Policy, Freie Universität Berlin. Marilynn B. Brewer is professor in the Department of Psychology, Ohio State University.

Review

A welcome―and timely―contribution. Theoretically innovative and empirically rich case studies document the complex, uneven, and often surprising ways in which European identities are―or are not―changing. Transnational Identities will find a wide and appreciative audience among students of identity, Europeanists, and social scientists of various methodological orientations. (Jeffrey T. Checkel, University of Oslo)

Works like Transnational Identities go along way toward developing a pool of evidence which social scientist can examine and consider now, while future historians of late-twentieth century Europe will be able to explore for many years to come. This is an important and useful work for any scholars in the social sciences studying identity formation. (Andrew D. Devenney, Central Michigan University H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online)

The book proves to be an insightful reading and makes a remarkable contribution to the academic debates on European political identity and European democratic governance. (Global and European Law Books Review Program)

This imaginative, multidisciplinary volume probes Europe's transnational identities by bringing together the work of political scientists, social psychologists, ethnographers, historians, and linguists. Differences in approach and findings convey a complex and nuanced understanding of central issues in European politics. Teachers and students interested in the evolving European polity will want to read this impressive collection. (Peter J. Katzenstein, Cornell University)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0742530078
• ISBN 13: 9780742530072
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Herrmann Richard K., Risse Thomas, Brewer Marilynn B.