Changing Europe

<p>Europe has changed significantly and is now facing even more dramatic transformations with the enlargement of the European Union, the introduction of the euro and its increased role as a global actor in world affairs. This clear and accessible textbook provides an introduction to the key issues now shaping the new Europe and its citizens.<br><br>The book features:<br>* a history of the idea of 'Europe' and the development of the European nation state<br>* analysis of European identity and the challenges posed by citizenship, migration, human rights, regionalism and nationalism<br>* examination of the enlargement process and the impact of globalisation<br>* key learning points, text boxes and guides for further reading to help students</p> 1. Introduction 2. European Citizenship 3. The Nation-Sate in Europe 4. Nationalism in Europe 5. Regions in Europe and a 'Europe of the Regions' 6. Migration and Asylum-Seeking in Europe 7. Human Rights - the European Experience 8. 'Europe' and European Identity 9. European Nation-States: integration and institutions 10. The enlargement of the European Union 11. European Nation-States and Globalisation