Acknowledgements

Abbreviations and acronyms

Publisher's acknowledgements

Map of the book

Introduction

1. Europe: the origins of nationalism and the state experience
2. The state, sovereignty and nationalism
3. Nationalism in contemporary Europe
4. The European Union and the state
5. Integration theory and the state
6. The EU and the regions: multilevel governance in an era of globalisation
7. EU enlargement and the challenge to the state
8. International Relations theory and the state
9. Globalisation and the European Union in transition
10. Globalisation and its consequences
11. Globalisation, the state and multinational corporations
12. Multilateralism and the European Union as a global actor

Glossary

References

Index

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

•         the changing nature of the state

Key features

• `Key concept’ sections clarify key terms, while discussions around each term illustrate different perspectives
• Recommended reading highlights books that will expand the reader’s understanding of the core issues
• Review questions allow readers to check their understanding of the main points
• Film suggestions present alternative ways of thinking about the questions raised by the book
• Bullet-point summaries recap the main points covered in each chapter
• Maps, pictures, figures and tables bring the text to life and demonstrate key concepts, ideas and controversies

Europe, the State and Globalisation is an excellent resource for students taking courses in European politics, globalisation studies, international politics and International Relations.

Simon Sweeney is Head of Programme for MA in International Studies and senior lecturer in European Integration Studies and Management Studies at York St John College, a college of the University of Leeds.

• `Key concept’ sections clarify key terms, while discussions around each term illustrate different perspectives
• Recommended reading highlights books that will expand student's understanding of the core issues
• Review questions allow readers to check their understanding of the main points
• Film suggestions present alternative ways of thinking about the questions raised by the book
• Bullet-point summaries recap the main points covered in each chapter
• Maps, pictures, figures and tables bring the text to life and demonstrate key concepts, ideas and controversies