The Meaning of Europe

ISBN 10: 1859735762 / ISBN 13: 9781859735763

Published by Berg Publishers, 2002

In. Seller Inventory # ria9781859735763_new

Synopsis:

Mention the word Europe in today's society and you are greeted with a range of responses, from impassioned debate, to scepticism and outright hostility. Yet long before the emergence of the modern European Union, the concept of Europe played a vital role in the creation of national identity. This book considers the wealth of contemporary and historical attitudes towards Europe and how these vary both within and between nation-states. Why are some countries 'Europhiles' whilst others are 'Europhobic'? How has Europe alternately been perceived as a threat to local culture and identity or as the core of nation-building? Why are individual responses to Europe so diverse? Comparing and contrasting experiences from twelve very different countries, the authors explore the multitude of ways in which established national discourses are reconciled with an emerging identity within the EU. In doing so, this book makes an important contribution to what has proved to be one of the most controversial and heated debates of our time.

About the Authors: Mikael af Malmborg is Formerly Senior Researcher at the Swedish Research Council and affiliated with the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.

Bo Stråth is Emeritus Professor of Nordic, European and World History at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He also taught contemporary history at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Meaning of Europe
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New