Key Features:
A state-of-the-art handbook of integration theory.
- Provides an up-to-date overview of major approaches, their content, development and critical assessment in the light of current debates in the field.
- All chapters follow a similar format ensuring an integrated text.
- Clear and engaging text with summary points and further reading sections to aid understanding and point to key aspects in the development of European integration.
- An excellent line-up of outstanding scholars from around the world.
Description:
This text offers a comprehensive overview of the content and development of major theoretical approaches to European integration, as well as critical assessment of current theoretical debates, and their value in conducting empirical research.
Competition:
Theories of European Integration by Ben Rosamond. Published January 2000 £16.99. Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan. Comments: Useful text in EU politics courses. A vast overview of the literature on theroetical approaches to the study of EU politics, but does not provide an extensive critique of the approaches in a logical way. Lacks a coherent structure with too great an emphasis on neo-functionalism, intergovernmentalism and only one chapter dedicated to other explanations.
The Political System of the European Union by Simon Hix. Published June 1999 £18.99. Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan. Comments: Suffers from eclecticism and can be a bit scrappy.
European Union: Readings on the Theory and Practice of European Integration by Brent F. Nelsen and Alexander Stubb. Published October 1998 £17.99. Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan. Comments: Outdated. The different parts of the book have not been knitted together.
Published 1999
CONTRIBUTORS:
Antje Wiener, University of Belfast
Thomas Diez, University of Birmingham
Michael Burgess, University of Hull
Philippe Schmitter, European University Institute
Frank Schimmelfennig, Mannheim University
Ulrich Haltern, Berlin
Markus Jachtenfuchs, International University Bremen
Beate Kohler-Koch, Mannheim University
John Peterson, University of Glasgow
Mark Pollack, European University Institute
Thomas Risse, European University Institute
Catherine Hoskyns, Coventry University
Ole Waever, University of Copenhagen
Contents:
1. Introduction Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
Part I: Explaining Integration
Introduction to Part I Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
2. Federalism Michael Burgess
3. Neofunctionalism Philippe Schmitter
4. Intergovernmentalism Frank Schimmelfennig
5. Integration Through Law Ulrich Haltern
Part II: Analysing Governance
Introduction to Part II Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
6. Multi-Level Governance Markus Jachtenfuchs and Beate Kohler-Koch
7. Policy Networks John Peterson
8. New Institutionalism Mark Pollack
Part III: Constructing 'Europe'
Introduction to Part III Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
9. Social Constructivism Thomas Risse
10. Gender Equality Catherine Hoskyns
11. Discursive Approaches Ole Waever
12. Conclusion Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
A state-of-the-art handbook of integration theory.
- Provides an up-to-date overview of major approaches, their content, development and critical assessment in the light of current debates in the field.
- All chapters follow a similar format ensuring an integrated text.
- Clear and engaging text with summary points and further reading sections to aid understanding and point to key aspects in the development of European integration.
- An excellent line-up of outstanding scholars from around the world.
Description:
This text offers a comprehensive overview of the content and development of major theoretical approaches to European integration, as well as critical assessment of current theoretical debates, and their value in conducting empirical research.
Competition:
Theories of European Integration by Ben Rosamond. Published January 2000 £16.99. Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan. Comments: Useful text in EU politics courses. A vast overview of the literature on theroetical approaches to the study of EU politics, but does not provide an extensive critique of the approaches in a logical way. Lacks a coherent structure with too great an emphasis on neo-functionalism, intergovernmentalism and only one chapter dedicated to other explanations.
The Political System of the European Union by Simon Hix. Published June 1999 £18.99. Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan. Comments: Suffers from eclecticism and can be a bit scrappy.
European Union: Readings on the Theory and Practice of European Integration by Brent F. Nelsen and Alexander Stubb. Published October 1998 £17.99. Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan. Comments: Outdated. The different parts of the book have not been knitted together.
Published 1999
CONTRIBUTORS:
Antje Wiener, University of Belfast
Thomas Diez, University of Birmingham
Michael Burgess, University of Hull
Philippe Schmitter, European University Institute
Frank Schimmelfennig, Mannheim University
Ulrich Haltern, Berlin
Markus Jachtenfuchs, International University Bremen
Beate Kohler-Koch, Mannheim University
John Peterson, University of Glasgow
Mark Pollack, European University Institute
Thomas Risse, European University Institute
Catherine Hoskyns, Coventry University
Ole Waever, University of Copenhagen
Contents:
1. Introduction Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
Part I: Explaining Integration
Introduction to Part I Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
2. Federalism Michael Burgess
3. Neofunctionalism Philippe Schmitter
4. Intergovernmentalism Frank Schimmelfennig
5. Integration Through Law Ulrich Haltern
Part II: Analysing Governance
Introduction to Part II Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
6. Multi-Level Governance Markus Jachtenfuchs and Beate Kohler-Koch
7. Policy Networks John Peterson
8. New Institutionalism Mark Pollack
Part III: Constructing 'Europe'
Introduction to Part III Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez
9. Social Constructivism Thomas Risse
10. Gender Equality Catherine Hoskyns
11. Discursive Approaches Ole Waever
12. Conclusion Antje Wiener and Thomas Diez