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This book elucidates the link between the politics of a now
seemingly permanent crisis in Europe and the politicisation of
European integration. Looking at the epistemic dimension of crises,
it suggests that the way in which a crisis is framed and contested
determines its potential impact on the level of politicisation of
European integration. Europe is more challenged and contested today
than it has even been, facing crisis of an almost existential kind.
Yet, political crises are manufactured and narrated, so Europe has
the possibility to intervene and ‘bring about her recovery’,
instead of letting these crises prove terminal. This book explores
the political process in and through which certain events come to
be framed as constitutive of a moment that requires a decisive
intervention. It shows that crises require a double framing: a
situation needs to be identified as one of crisis in the first
place and, subsequently, the nature and character of the crisis
need to be specified. By examining a wide range of policy areas,
the book demonstrates that framing of crises, i.e., identifying one
situation both as a crisis and a crisis of a particular kind,
contributes to the politicisation (or depoliticisation) of the
process of European integration. The chapters in this book were
originally published as special issue of Journal of European
Integration.
This book elucidates the link between the politics of a now
seemingly permanent crisis in Europe and the politicisation of
European integration. Looking at the epistemic dimension of crises,
it suggests that the way in which a crisis is framed and contested
determines its potential impact on the level of politicisation of
European integration. Europe is more challenged and contested today
than it has even been, facing crisis of an almost existential kind.
Yet, political crises are manufactured and narrated, so Europe has
the possibility to intervene and 'bring about her recovery',
instead of letting these crises prove terminal. This book explores
the political process in and through which certain events come to
be framed as constitutive of a moment that requires a decisive
intervention. It shows that crises require a double framing: a
situation needs to be identified as one of crisis in the first
place and, subsequently, the nature and character of the crisis
need to be specified. By examining a wide range of policy areas,
the book demonstrates that framing of crises, i.e., identifying one
situation both as a crisis and a crisis of a particular kind,
contributes to the politicisation (or depoliticisation) of the
process of European integration. The chapters in this book were
originally published as special issue of Journal of European
Integration.
Despite the proliferation of ideational accounts in the last decade
or so, the debate over the role of ideas remains caught up in a
series of disputes over the ontological foundations,
epistemological status and practical pay-off of the (re)turn to
ideational explanations. It is thus unsurprising that there is
still little clarity about just what sort of an approach an
ideational approach is and about what it would take to establish
the kind of fully-fledged ideational research programme many seem
to assume has already been developed. The contributors in this
volume address these dilemmas in diverse but engagingly
complementary ways. They argue that what plagues most attempts to
accord ideas an explanatory role is the persistence of the
perennial dualities in political analysis. In aspiring to eschew
the current vogue for dualistic polemic, the present volume reveals
elements of dualistic thinking in the ideational turn and assesses
the impact of the persistence of these perennial dualisms in the
attempt to accord ideas an explanatory role.
Despite the proliferation of ideational accounts in the last decade
or so, the debate over the role of ideas remains caught up in a
series of disputes over the ontological foundations,
epistemological status and practical pay-off of the (re)turn to
ideational explanations. It is thus unsurprising that there is
still little clarity about just what sort of an approach an
ideational approach is and about what it would take to establish
the kind of fully-fledged ideational research programme many seem
to assume has already been developed. The contributors in this
volume address these dilemmas in diverse but engagingly
complementary ways. They argue that what plagues most attempts to
accord ideas an explanatory role is the persistence of the
perennial dualities in political analysis. In aspiring to eschew
the current vogue for dualistic polemic, the present volume reveals
elements of dualistic thinking in the ideational turn and assesses
the impact of the persistence of these perennial dualisms in the
attempt to accord ideas an explanatory role.
What is modernity? Do we all experience modernity in the same
way? How should we understand contemporary social change? This
volume explores questions of modernity through critical engagements
with the work of Anthony Giddens, focusing in particular on the
relationships between his social theory and political sociology.
Three substantive areas - reflexivity, environment and identity -
are examined theoretically through the relationships between
reflexivity and rationality, life politics and institutional power,
and universalism and 'difference'.
As well as specifically addressing Giddens' reconstruction of
sociology, the contributors also explore a wide variety of critical
issues currently occupying centre stage in social theory. These
include questions about the character of contemporary societies,
the periodisation of social change, the processes of change by
which societies are constantly made and remade by people, the
relationships between the 'social' and the 'natural', the formation
and maintenance of identities and matters of epistemology and
methodology in social science.
Theorising Modernity will be of interest to undergraduate and
postgraduate students of sociology, modern political thought,
social geography and social policy and to social scientists trying
to make sense of the modernity debate.
Martin O'Brien is Research at the University of Derby. Sue Penna is
a Lecturer in Applied Social Science at Lancaster University. Colin
Hay is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and
International Studies at the University of Birmingham (UK), a
Visiting Fellow of the Department of Political Science at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US) and Research Affiliate
of the Centre for European Studies at Harvard University
(US).
What is modernity? Do we all experience modernity in the same way?
How should we understand contemporary social change? This volume
explores questions of modernity through critical engagements with
the work of Anthony Giddens, focusing in particular on the
relationships between his social theory and political sociology.
Three substantive areas - reflexivity, environment and identity -
are examined theoretically through the relationships between
reflexivity and rationality, life politics and institutional power,
and universalism and 'difference'.As well as specifically
addressing Giddens' reconstruction of sociology, the contributors
also explore a wide variety of critical issues currently occupying
centre stage in social theory. These include questions about the
character of contemporary societies, the periodisation of social
change, the processes of change by which societies are constantly
made and remade by people, the relationships between the 'social'
and the 'natural', the formation and maintenance of identities and
matters of epistemology and methodology in social
science.Theorising Modernity will be of interest to undergraduate
and postgraduate students of sociology, modern political thought,
social geography and social policy and to social scientists trying
to make sense of the modernity debate.Martin O'Brien is Research at
the University of Derby. Sue Penna is a Lecturer in Applied Social
Science at Lancaster University. Colin Hay is a Lecturer in the
Department of Political Science and International Studies at the
University of Birmingham (UK), a Visiting Fellow of the Department
of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(US) and Research Affiliate of the Centre for European Studies at
Harvard University (US).
The concept of the political legacy, despite its importance for
institutionalist and historically-minded political analysts more
generally, remains both elusive and undeveloped theoretically. This
book seeks to address that oversight by building on existing
studies which have approached the notion of a legacy to offer a
clear definition and operationalisation of the term which might be
used to inform future research. Legacies we view as traces of the
past in the present; the claim to the existence of a legacy is both
a causal and a counter-factual claim. We propose, in the light of
this, a multi-dimensional approach to gauging political legacies,
reflecting on some of the theoretical, analytical and
methodological concerns which need to be addressed in establishing
credible claims to their existence. These we develop and illustrate
with respect to the literature on Thatcherism.
This book provides a timely warning of the dangers still present
and building in the global economic system, whose frailty was
exposed by the global financial crisis, and the Eurozone crisis it
spawned. The contributors to this volume draw on SPERI's work on
the political economy of growth, stagnation, austerity and crisis,
and placing each in the context of the wider environmental crisis.
Written by a team of experts, this text introduces all of the main
competing theoretical approaches to the study of the state,
including pluralism, Marxism, institutionalism, feminism, green
theory and more. A brand new 'issues' section enables readers to
apply these key concepts and theoretical approaches to important
developments in the state today. This new edition offers: -
Coverage of all key empirical and theoretical developments in the
field, with analysis of the impact of globalisation, global
financial upheavals, Brexit, Covid-19 and social movements such as
Black Lives Matter - A wide range of voices, perspectives,
contemporary and historical examples, giving readers a holistic
overview of the field, as well as deeper dives into key issues -
Brand new chapters on sovereignty, security, territory, capital,
nationalism and populism - Guided further reading suggestions at
the end of each chapter Providing both a firm grounding in the key
concepts and critical engagement with contemporary controversies
and debates, this text is ideal for those studying all aspects of
the state.
The concept of the political legacy, despite its importance for
institutionalist and historically-minded political analysts more
generally, remains both elusive and undeveloped theoretically. This
book seeks to address that oversight by building on existing
studies which have approached the notion of a legacy to offer a
clear definition and operationalisation of the term which might be
used to inform future research. Legacies we view as traces of the
past in the present; the claim to the existence of a legacy is both
a causal and a counter-factual claim. We propose, in the light of
this, a multi-dimensional approach to gauging political legacies,
reflecting on some of the theoretical, analytical and
methodological concerns which need to be addressed in establishing
credible claims to their existence. These we develop and illustrate
with respect to the literature on Thatcherism.
This book analyses the changing nature of the British economy and
the consequences of Brexit upon its place within the European
economic space. The overhang from the global financial crisis, the
Eurozone crisis, the political negotiation of prolonged economic
downturn and now the spectre of 'Brexit' provide the backdrop for
various forms of capitalist restructuring designed to restore
competitiveness and prosperity. This re-structuring has clear
implications for existing European growth models, the structural
imbalances and inequalities which characterise the British economy,
the fortunes of the City of London and competing financial
districts internationally, and the prospective strategies of
progressive politics in this context. Adopting a broadly critical
political economy lens - which gives analytical weight to the
relationship between economic and political dynamics - the book
will draw on the research of eminent scholars to assess divergence
in the foundations of economic competitiveness and their social
repercussions.
"The Political Economy of New Labour" provides one of the first
systematic assessments and accessible evaluations of the
modernization of the British Labour Party in the light of its
landslide electoral victory in 1997. It also represents a rare
attempt to locate Labour's modernization in terms of the
distinctive political economy of contemporary British capitalism
and the impact of globalization, the evolution and transformation
of the British State in the post-war period, the legacy of
Thatcherism, and the specifics of electoral strategy and
competition in contemporary Britain. In doing so, it provides a
genuinely interdisciplinary account and analysis of Labour's
modernization and the strategic terrain within which this has been
played out, as well as an assessment of the strategic alternatives
available to a New Labour administration in an era of
globalization, and an evaluation of the prospects for a decisive
break with the Thatcher-Major legacy.
Following an innovative introduction to the main approaches and concepts in political analysis, the text focuses thematically on the key issues which currently concern and divide political analysts, including the boundaries of the political; the question of structure, agency and power; the dynamics of political change; the relative significance of ideas and material factors; and the challenge posed by postmodernism which the author argues the discipline can strengthen itself by addressing without allowing it to become a recipe for paralysis.
In recent years British politics has seemed increasingly
unpredictable. The Conservative Party's return to single-party
government in 2015 surprised commentators and the electorate alike,
and Labour's choice of Jeremy Corbyn as its leader marked a
striking change in direction for the party. Cuts to public welfare
and spending have led to growing dissatisfaction among sections of
the public, and the increasing popularity of parties critical of
the government's immigration, economic and social policies appears
to represent a call for fundamental change in British politics.
With a question mark hanging over the country's global standing
following the EU referendum, and with further calls for Scottish
independence, Britain's immediate future seems uncertain. In the
10th edition of this highly acclaimed text, leading authorities
reflect on the latest developments in British politics. Drawing on
current research, the chapters provide a state-of-the-art, yet
accessible, account of British politics today. All the chapters are
newly commissioned for this edition and together they provide a
systematic analysis of key trends, issues and debates. Topics
covered include the legacy of Cameron's governments, the politics
of austerity, immigration, and the question of what, if anything,
is distinctively 'British' about the British political system.
Written by a team of experts, this text introduces all of the main
competing theoretical approaches to the study of the state,
including pluralism, Marxism, institutionalism, feminism, green
theory and more. A brand new 'issues' section enables readers to
apply these key concepts and theoretical approaches to important
developments in the state today. This new edition offers: -
Coverage of all key empirical and theoretical developments in the
field, with analysis of the impact of globalisation, global
financial upheavals, Brexit, Covid-19 and social movements such as
Black Lives Matter - A wide range of voices, perspectives,
contemporary and historical examples, giving readers a holistic
overview of the field, as well as deeper dives into key issues -
Brand new chapters on sovereignty, security, territory, capital,
nationalism and populism - Guided further reading suggestions at
the end of each chapter Providing both a firm grounding in the key
concepts and critical engagement with contemporary controversies
and debates, this text is ideal for those studying all aspects of
the state.
In recent years British politics has seemed increasingly
unpredictable. The Conservative Party's return to single-party
government in 2015 surprised commentators and the electorate alike,
and Labour's choice of Jeremy Corbyn as its leader marked a
striking change in direction for the party. Cuts to public welfare
and spending have led to growing dissatisfaction among sections of
the public, and the increasing popularity of parties critical of
the government's immigration, economic and social policies appears
to represent a call for fundamental change in British politics.
With a question mark hanging over the country's global standing
following the EU referendum, and with further calls for Scottish
independence, Britain's immediate future seems uncertain. In the
10th edition of this highly acclaimed text, leading authorities
reflect on the latest developments in British politics. Drawing on
current research, the chapters provide a state-of-the-art, yet
accessible, account of British politics today. All the chapters are
newly commissioned for this edition and together they provide a
systematic analysis of key trends, issues and debates. Topics
covered include the legacy of Cameron's governments, the politics
of austerity, immigration, and the question of what, if anything,
is distinctively 'British' about the British political system.
A state-of-the-art assessment of welfare provision, policy and
reform at national and at EU level which spans the whole of Europe
- East, West and Central. Uniquely broad-ranging in scope, and
covering the latest research findings and theoretical debates, it
provides a genuinely comparative overview text for students of 21st
century Europe.
The study of British politics has been reinvigorated in recent
years as a generation of new scholars seeks to build-upon a
distinct disciplinary heritage while also exploring new empirical
territory, and finds much support and encouragement from previous
generations in forging new grounds in relation to theory and
methods. It is in this context that The Oxford Handbook of British
Politics has been conceived. The central ambition of the Handbook
is not just to illustrate both the breadth and depth of scholarship
that is to be found within the field. It also seeks to demonstrate
the vibrancy and critical self-reflection that has cultivated a
much sharper and engaging, and notably less insular, approach to
the terrain it seeks to explore and understand. In this emphasis on
critical engagement, disciplinary evolution, and a commitment to
shaping rather than re-stating the discipline The Oxford Handbook
of British Politics is consciously distinctive.
In showcasing the diversity now found in the analysis of British
politics, the Handbook is built upon three foundations. The first
principle that underpins the volume is a broad understanding of
'the political'. It covers a much broader range of topics, themes
and issues than would commonly be found within a book on British
politics. This emphasis on an inclusive approach also characterizes
the second principle that has shaped this collection--namely,
diversity in relation to commissioned authors. The final principle
focuses on the distinctiveness of the study of British politics.
Each chapter seeks to reflect on what is distinctive--both in terms
of the empirical nature of the issue of concern, and the theories
and methods that have been deployed to unravel the nature and
causes of the debate. The result is a unique volume that:
draws-upon the intellectual strengths of the study of British
politics; reflects the innate diversity and inclusiveness of the
discipline; isolates certain distinctive issues and then reflects
on their broader international relevance; and finally looks to the
future by pointing towards emerging or overlooked areas of
research.
The study of British politics has been reinvigorated in recent
years as a generation of new scholars seeks to build-upon a
distinct disciplinary heritage while also exploring new empirical
territory, and finds much support and encouragement from previous
generations in forging new grounds in relation to theory and
methods. It is in this context that The Oxford Handbook of British
Politics has been conceived. The central ambition of the Handbook
is not just to illustrate both the breadth and depth of scholarship
that is to be found within the field. It also seeks to demonstrate
the vibrancy and critical self-reflection that has cultivated a
much sharper and engaging, and notably less insular, approach to
the terrain it seeks to explore and understand. In this emphasis on
critical engagement, disciplinary evolution, and a commitment to
shaping rather than re-stating the discipline The Oxford Handbook
of British Politics is consciously distinctive.
In showcasing the diversity now found in the analysis of British
politics, the Handbook is built upon three foundations. The first
principle that underpins the volume is a broad understanding of
'the political'. It covers a much broader range of topics, themes
and issues than would commonly be found within a book on British
politics. This emphasis on an inclusive approach also characterizes
the second principle that has shaped this collection--namely,
diversity in relation to commissioned authors. The final principle
focuses on the distinctiveness of the study of British politics.
Each chapter seeks to reflect on what is distinctive--both in terms
of the empirical nature of the issue of concern, and the theories
and methods that have been deployed to unravel the nature and
causes of the debate. The result is a unique volume that:
draws-upon the intellectual strengths of the study of British
politics; reflects the innate diversity and inclusiveness of the
discipline; isolates certain distinctive issues and then reflects
on their broader international relevance; and finally looks to the
future by pointing towards emerging or overlooked areas of
research.
Three decades after the election of Margaret Thatcher as Prime
Minister, it is perhaps time to take stock of the concept of
'Thatcherism' and the prominent role it has played in the history
of post-war Britain. Of course, there is much debate about what
Thatcherism actually was or is. Some commentators argue that
Thatcherism was more noteworthy for its rhetoric than for its
achievements. The welfare state, for example, emerged little
changed after eleven years of Thatcherism. Some historians
additionally suggest that other social forces that existed prior to
Thatcher will outlast her. Yet, whichever way one looks at it, the
Thatcherite project of the 1980s brought about a fundamental
reorganisation of much of the UK's social and economic life. Did
Thatcherite policies dramatically alter the trajectory of the
country's development? Can even long-term and seemingly enduring
path dependencies be altered as dramatically as claimed?. Ought
Thatcher's period in office be seen as a 'critical juncture' for
the UK? This book brings together a range of experts in housing,
economics, law and order, education, welfare, families, geography
and politics to discuss the enduring legacy of those social and
economic policies initiated by the first of the UK's New Right
governments (1979-1990).
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