Europe in a global context

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 thehumanities, this book highlights key topics and assesses the open ended question of Europe's place in a global age.

Contents:

Part I: Culture and History
Introduction to Part I - Chris Grocott & Anne Sophie Krossa
1. Culture - Kristian Naglo & Anthony Waine
2. History - Sarah Barber
3. Ideology - Chris Grocott
4. Philosophy - Garrath Williams
5. Literature - Robert Crawshaw
6. Political culture - Mark Garnett

Part II: Society
Introduction to Part II - Garrath Williams & Anne Sophie Krossa
7. Society - Anne Sophie Krossa
8. Religion - Rebecca Catto & Linda Woodhead
9. Gender - Tom Grimwood
10. Race and ethnicity - Aristotle Kallis
11. Language - Kristian Naglo
12. Law and human rights - Israel Butler

Part III: Politics and Policy
Introduction to Part III - Gordon Clark & Anne Sophie Krossa
13. Governance - Bob Jessop
14. Nation and state - Bob Jessop
15. Region - Gordon Clark
16. Conflict - Nina Caspersen
17. Migration - Nick Gill
18. Social policy - Milda Beišytė