European integration theory
By: Antje Wiener, Thomas Diez.
Contributors: Diez, Thomas, 1970-
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
Subjects: European Union; European federation; European Union countries -- Politics and government -- Philosophy
Description: This text offers a comprehensive overview of the content and development of major theoretical approaches to European integration, as well as critical assessment of current theoretical debates, and an assessment of their value in conducting empirical research. Chapters offer insights into the development, achievements and problems of the respective approaches and follow a set pattern which allows for easy comparision between approaches based on 'bestcases' and 'testcases'. Written by major scholars, it will provide a state-of-the-art handbook of integration theory. -- Publisher description.