European Social Problems

Stuart Isaacsis a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy and Sociology at London Metropolitan University. He is the co-author of Contemporary Political Theorists in Context (2009) and Political Theorists in Context (2004), as well as the sole author of The Politics and Philosophy of Michael Oakeshott (2006), all published by Routledge. His research interests are in political and social theory. He has recently been made a University Teaching Fellow in recognition of his outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.

• Introduction: What Are European Social Problems?, Stuart Isaacs Part 1: Immigration and Multiculturalism Constructions of the ‘Migration Crisis’ In Europe, Norman Ginsburg Migration and Integration, Matt Scott Religion and Multiculturalism, Jeffrey Haynes Part 2: Inequalities Inequalities in European Cities, Jane Lewis Precarious Work and Unemployment in Europe, Brian McDonough Health, Jennifer Newton Part 3: Education European Ideals, Schooling and Modern Childhood, David Blundell & Sandra Abegglen The Digital Divide: Neoliberal Imperatives & Education, Jessie Bustillos Eurovisions: ‘European Values’, Rites Of Passage & Scripting the Curriculum, David Blundell & Peter Cunningham Part 4: Social Controversies Riots & Protest in Europe, Wendy Fitzgibbon Illegal Drugs as a Social Problem, James Morgan & Dan Silverstone Homosexuality & Homophobia in Europe, María E. López