Sociology of the European Union

by Favell, Adrian; Guiraudon, Virginie

• ISBN13: 9780230207110
• ISBN10: 0230207111
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-15
• Publisher: Red Globe Pr

Summary

This unique collection of essays, from an internationally renowned team, provides a much-needed sociological perspective on European Union today. Integrating theoretical and empirical analysis, it assesses pertinent issues in a new light. This insightful and engaging book is a necessary exploration of a fascinating subject.

Author Biography

ADRIAN FAVELL is Professor of European and International Studies at Aarhus University, Denmark, and was previously Professor of Sociology at UCLA. He has published widely in the areas of multiculturalism, integration and cosmopolitanism. Previous books include Philosophies of Integration and Eurostars and Eurocities.

VIRGINIE GUIRAUDON is Research Professor at the National Centre for Scientific Research at the University of Lille, France. A recipient of the Descartes-Huygens prize, her published work includes Immigration Politics in Europe: The Politics of Control, as well as many articles in leading EU studies journals.

Table of Contents

Preface - George Ross
Introduction - Adrian Favell and Virginie Guiraudon
The Development of European identity and culture - Juan Diez Medrano
The Europeanization of the economy - Neil Fligstein
European integration from below: free movement in Europe? - Adrian Favell and Ettore Recchi
Social stratification and European integration - Patrick Le Gales, Alberta Andreotti and Franois Bonnet
A sociology of the European media and EU journalism - Olivier Baisne
A Sociological approach to European policies - Frdric Mrand
Theorizing EU politics and its structures of domination - Niilo Kauppi
Social movements and political elites in the making of EU politics - Virginie Guiraudon
Conclusion: Studying European society and politics - Adrian Favell and Virginie Guiraudon