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The following new publications are available for reference at the European Documentation Centre.
THE AGE OF MIGRATION: INTERNATIONAL POPULATION MOVEMENTS
IN THE MODERN WORLD
Stephen Castles & Mark J. Miller
Palgrave Macmillan
This incisive, authoritative work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration
flows, why they take place and their consequences for states and societies around
the world. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of
major migration regions in the North and South. The role of population movements in
the formation of ethnic minority groups is examined, as is the impact of growing
ethnic diversity on economies, cultures, and political institutions. User-friendly
features include accessible boxed examples, tables, and maps.
EUROPE IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
Annie Sophie Krossa
Palgrave MacMillan
Rethinking familiar frameworks and exploring new perspectives, this book provides a
much-needed analysis of European culture, society and politics in a global context.
With contributors from across the social sciences and the humanities, this book
highlights key topics and assesses the open ended question of Europe's place in a
global age.
TRANSNATIONAL EUROPE: PROMISE, PARADOX, LIMITS
Joan DeBardeleben & Achim Hurrelmann
Palgrave MacMillan
Transnational connections are a defining feature of contemporary Europe. They
include cross-border economic and cultural exchange, migration within or into the
EU, and Europeanized forms of political debate or activism. How significant are such
transnational connections for European integration, and how do they relate to
broader societal transformations in the EU and its member states? This
interdisciplinary volume examines the multifaceted contours of transnationalism in
Europe, probing their importance for EU and member-state governance, political
mobilization, social inclusion and exclusion and collective identities. It demonstrates
that the concept of transnationalism provides a valuable analytical framework for
studying European politics and societies, and makes a case for incorporating the
concept more systematically into the research agenda of European Studies.
EUROPE AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: THE EU AFTER
THE LISBON DECADE
Mitchell P. Smith
Palgrave MacMillan
In 2000, the European Union set out to shape itself into the world's "most dynamic
and competitive knowledge-based economy" within a decade. But how great is the
capacity of the EU to orchestrate 'competitiveness'? Can common policy instruments
produce consistent effects across diverse varieties of capitalism? Has substantial
policy learning taken place in response to the successes and failures of the Lisbon
agenda? Europe and National Economic Transformation identifies the nature and
limits of the transformative capacities of the EU's push for economic gains. The book
does so by examining the consequences of the decade-long Lisbon process and its
successor, Europe 2020. It explores a broad range of economic outcomes and
consequences for an array of policy areas, including innovation financing,
employment services, labour migration policy and pension reform.
US-EU SECURITY RELATIONSHIP
Wyn Rees
Palgrave MacMillan
A constantly evolving security agenda has become a vital part of US--EU relations.
Contemporary security challenges such as the rise of international terrorism and the
threat from 'states of concern' have -- in recent years -- forced the US and the EU to
adapt their relationship and work together in new ways. This incisive and wideranging book systematically examines the development of the transatlantic security
relationship in the post-Cold War era. It assesses the nature of the US and EU as
international actors and considers how they cooperate together. In addition, the book
looks in detail at how global and European issues such as EU defence and
enlargement policies, nuclear non-proliferation, and the war on terror have affected
security relations.
EUROPEAN IDENTITY AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Menno Spiering & Michael Wintle
Palgrave MacMillan
This book has two concepts at its centre: Europe, and the Second World War. Both
are constantly changing in the public perception, when 'Europe' is an even more
contested idea than it has ever been, struggling with the consequences of
enlargement to the east, and with the confrontation with its 'others' in various forms.
This collection of essays informs the current discourse about European identity, by
means of a targeted analysis of Europe's reaction to the tragedy, heroism and
disgrace of the Second World War: for it is in that post-war period that lie many of
the origins of our current attitudes to and about the continent. But European identity is
not only about European integration. What have been the perceived essential
characteristics of Europeans, what have been the European values, what has
'European civilization' consisted of? These ideas, positive and negative, about what it
meant to be European in the aftermath of World War II, come to light in this book.
RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT: A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Sophie Laws et al.
Sage Publications Ltd.
Research for Development offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning,
managing and undertaking research in development work. It serves both as a
practical reference manual and an indispensable learning tool. Divided into three
parts, the book provides a complete overview of the research process spanning: - the
uses, planning and management of research - reviewing existing evidence - learning
development research skills - choosing research methods - undertaking ethical
research - writing an effective research report - promoting research uptake and
assessing research - monitoring and evaluation This fully revised second edition also
includes a new section on how to use the internet for research. Its 16 chapters are
enriched by a variety of international case studies, checklists of key points, learning
exercises, helpful references to further reading and engaging illustrations. The book
also includes a detailed glossary of terms.
THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATION IN THE
EUROPEAN UNION
Sandra Kröger & Dawid Friedrich
Palgrave MacMillan
What does political representation in the European Union look like? Which actors
claim to act as representatives of which constituency? What role does the EU play in
(re)shaping political representation? This volume addresses these questions, adding
to the emerging debate on political representation and democracy in the EU, and
includes original conceptual and empirical chapters by emerging and leading
scholars in the field. It clarifies the roles of different political actors such as
parliaments, civil society organizations and subnational authorities. It explores
representative claims made by these actors in different contexts, be it the digital
public sphere or parliaments, and elucidates the impact of the EU on the institutions
and practices of political representation. The volume argues that the transformation
of representation in the EU is characterized by processes of diversification, albeit
with an uncertain ability to re-configure the link between representation and
democracy.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Stella Cottrell
Palgrave MacMillan
The second edition of this leading guide helps students to develop reflective thinking
skills, improve their critical analysis and construct arguments more effectively.
Written by Stella Cottrell, leader in the field with over 1/2 million book sales to date,
this text breaks down a complex subject into easily understood blocks, providing
easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations and practice activities to develop
understanding and practise your skills at each stage. Essential for students who are
mystified by tutor comments such as 'more critical analysis needed', this is an
invaluable tool for anyone wishing to develop advanced skills in this area and learn to
apply them to tasks such as reading, writing and note-taking. Now in two-colour, this
edition has been fully revised and contains a brand new chapter on 'Critical
Reflection' along with additional material on essays and referencing.