Exploring the Sociology of Europe : An Analysis of the European Social Complex

by Maurice Roche

• ISBN13: 9780761940722
• ISBN10: 0761940723
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-25
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

'This is a major and much needed sociological analysis of Europe.Roche captures very well the emerging shape of European society in allits complexity. It is an immensely readable book and will undoubtedlybe a standard work of reference' - Gerard Delanty, Professor of Sociology and Social & Political Thought, University of SussexThe sociology of Europe is a growing and diverse field. This book addresses it in a direct, wide ranging and up-to-date way.Exploring the Sociology of Europe:" Clearly maps this new and emerging field" Challenges and renews the sociological analysis of European modernity" Provides an understanding of Europe as an historical, social and civil complex" Develops and applies new interpretations of the key sociological themes of globalization, citizenship and cosmopolitanism to contemporary European societyThis is a discerning and relevant book providing an informed analysis of European society which identifies and defines contemporary issues and engages with key social theoretical perspectives.Covering the substantive historical sociological aspects of Europe (Part 1), the historical and comparative sociology of the nation-state (Part 2), and the comparative sociology of welfare capitalism (Part 3) Maurice Roche sets out a clear and effective framework for understanding the sociology of Europe.The book will be of interest to all students, researchers and academics involved in studying, teaching and researching the expanding field of modern European society.

Author Biography

Maurice Roche is Reader in Sociology at Sheffield University.

Table of Contents

Approaching European Society

The European Social Complex: - Europe as Network and Empire?

The Development of the European Social Complex:Civilisations and Nation-states

Origins of the European Social Complex: - Pre-Modernity, Commonalities and Europe as a 'Civilisation'

Developing the Modern European Complex: - Nation-states, Citizens and Difference

The Modern European Complex and Social Change: A Europe of Nations, Warfare States and Welfare States

The Modern European Complex, War and Peace

The Modern European Complex, Welfare and Citizenship

The European Complex in the 21st Century: Contemporary Social Change and European Welfare Capitalism

Contemporary Social Change and European Welfare Capitalism: The challenges of globalisation and post-industrialism

The EU and the European Social Complex: The Europeanisation of welfare states and welfare capitalism?

The European Civil Complex: - Cosmopolitanism and the Sociology of Europe

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