European Union History : Themes and Debates

An accessible yet thorough look at how historians and social scientists have thought and written about the history of the present-day European Union, and the main themes of their research and debates. Essential reading for historians of Europe and social scientists of the European Union alike.

Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors Abbreviations Introduction; W.Kaiser & A.Varsori From Normative Impetus to Professionalization: Origins and Operation of Research Networks; A.Varsori From Pioneer Work to Refinement: Publication Trends; K.Seidel From Isolation to Centrality: Contemporary History meets European Studies; W.Kaiser Between Political Commitment and Academic Research: Federalist Perspectives; D.Pasquinucci At the Heart of Integration: Understanding National European Policy; M.Gehler Governing Europe: Charting the Development of a Supranational Political System; P.Ludlow The European Rescue of the Nation-State? Tracing the Role of Economics and Business; M.Rasmussen Formation of a European Society? Exploring Social and Cultural Dimensions; L.Mechi Partners and Rivals: Assessing the American Role; M.Gilbert Foreign Policy Beyond the Nation-State: Conceptualizing the External Dimension; G.Garavini Bibliography Index