Del i serien Studies in EU Reform and Enlargement series

Cultural Diversity, European Identity and the Legitimacy of the EU

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

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As a consequence of various rounds of EU enlargements, the degree of cultural diversity in Europe has intensified - a phenomenon which is increasingly perceived as problematic by many EU citizens. This fascinating book not only empirically explores the current state of the identity and the legitimacy of the EU as viewed by its citizens, but also evaluates their attitudes towards it. The expert contributors show that the development of a European identity and a common European culture is a prerequisite for European integration; that European identity and a common political culture will not develop rapidly but emerge slowly, and that the beginnings of a European identity and a common European culture are currently emerging. The roles of civil society organizations and political parties are examined within this context, and an explanatory model with subjective predictors of the attitudes towards the EU is tested. The empirical analysis is underpinned by a theoretical framework incorporating operational definitions and conceptual discussion of legitimacy and identity. This intriguing and thought-provoking book will be of great interest to academics, researchers and students focusing on political science and international relations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-09-30
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieStudies in EU Reform and Enlargement series
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781848446298

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Contents:Preface and introductionHans-Dieter Klingemann and Dieter FuchsPART I: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK1. Cultural Diversity, European Identity and Legitimacy of the EU: A Review of the DebateOlivier Ruchet2. Cultural Diversity, European Identity and Legitimacy of the EU: A Theoretical FrameworkDieter FuchsPART II: EUROPEAN IDENTITY, NATIONAL IDENTITY AND SUPPORT FOR THE EU3. Support of the EU and European Identity: Some Descriptive ResultsDieter Fuchs and Christian Schneider4. Multiple Identities and Attitudes Towards Cultural Diversity in Europe: A Conceptual and Empirical AnalysisAndrea Schlenker-Fischer5. National and European Identity: The Case of FranceIsabelle GuinaudeauPART III: ATTITUDE FORMATION TOWARDS THE EU6. Deliberation and the Process of Identity Formation: Civil Society Organizations and Constitution Making in the EUJulia De Clerck-Sachsse7. National Political Conflict and Identity Formation: The Diverse Nature of the Threat from the Extreme Left and Extreme Populist RightSimon Bornschier8. Making the Polity: Exploring the Linkage between European Citizens’ and Political Elites’ Preference for European Union Public PolicyCatherine E. de Vries and Christine Arnold9. Explaining Support for European Integration: An Attitudinal ModelDieter Fuchs10. Cultural Diversity, European Identity and Legitimacy of the EU: Summary and DiscussionDieter Fuchs, Hans-Dieter Klingemann and Andrea Schlenker-FischerIndex

‘This book is an overall good quality addition to the library of any EU researcher. Its well defined focus does not in any way reduce the relevance of its conclusions. Ultimately, its original empirical findings, its impressive display of quantitative methodology and its contribution to integration and diversity literature will be advantageous in respect of almost any EU-related argument, not to mention a good starting point for future research.’