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Description of Theories of European Integration

Ben Rosamond provides an accessible and critical introduction to the full range of classical and contemporary perspectives on integration theory. He explains the centrality of theoretical work to the study of integration and the EU and locates different theories within their wider intellectual and "real world" contexts. The book engages with the key debates to have arisen from theoretical deliberations about European integration. It emphasizes the importance of "sociology of knowledge" questions when evaluating integration theory and stressing the continued significance of international theory to the study of the EU.

Title Information

ISBN:

9780333647172

Pages:

256 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

12999

Publisher:

Palgrave MacMillan

Published:

19/01/2000

Edition:

1st Edition

Press and Industry Reviews

'An extremely impressive interpretative account of twentieth century theorizing about European integration which provides much-needed elucidation of a very complex and contentious area. Meticulous and exhaustive while being eminently readable, Ben Rosamond's book is essential reading for all courses on regional integration and a must for all scholars with an interest in contemporary Europe.' - Glenda G. Rosenthal, Columbia University

'This robust and fluent volume fills a longstanding gap in the literature. Ben Rosamond neatly combines a 'cartography' of established integration theories with a thoughtful critique of new approaches.' - Helen Wallace, University of Sussex

'Ben Rosamond has written a timely book that will be of interest to all students of European integration. Rosamond's intelligent critical analysis makes a very fine contribution to this dynamic field.' - Gary Marks, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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About Ben Rosamond

BEN ROSAMOND is Lecturer in European Integration, University of Warwick.

Contents of Theories of European Integration

Introduction - Federalism, Functionalism and Transactionalism - Neo-Functionalism - Backlash, Critiques and Contemplation - Theorising the 'New Europe' - Intergovernmental Europe? - Europe and the World: Contemporary International Theory and European Integration - Integration Theory and Social Science