A Companion to Europe since 1945, a collection of newly commissioned essays by leading scholars, offers a reflective analysis of the developments which took place in Europe during the Cold War era and also considers present-day Europe, as it has taken shape since the end of the Cold War. In each chapter, experts introduce the reader to crucial aspects of the topics under discussion and guide them through the rich literature and lively scholarly debates. The 22 chapters provide a comprehensive picture of the developments which have shaped Europe in the aftermath of both the Second World War and the Cold War. INDICE: About the Contributors. Acknowledgments. Maps. Introduction: KlausLarres (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland). Part I: Europe in Transition: From War to Cold War. 1. From War to Cold War: Mark Gilbert (University of Trento, Italy). 2. Federalism and the Beginnings of European Union: John Pinder(College of Bruges, Belgium). Part II: Europe and the Cold War World. 3. The Cold War: The Western European Perspective: Ian Jackson (De Montfort University, Leicester, England). 4. The Soviet Bloc and the Cold War in Europe: Mark Kramer (Harvard University, USA). 5. Economic Developments in Western and EasternEurope since 1945: Ian Jackson (De Montfort University, Leicester, England). 6. The End of Empires: Decolonization and Its Repercussions: David R. Devereux(Canisius College, Buffalo, USA). 7. European Integration from the Common Market to the Single market Desmond Dinan (George Mason University, Arlington, USA). 8. The United States and European Integration, 19451990: Klaus Larres (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland). 9. The Churches and Christianity in ColdWar Europe: Dianne Kirby (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland). 10. The End of the Cold War and the Unification of the European Continent: Carine Germond (German Historical Institute, Paris). Part III: Europe since 1990: Politicaland Economic Developments. 11. Transatlantic Relations since the End of the Cold War: Permanent Alliance or Partnership in Peril?: Robert Hutchings (Princeton University, USA). 12. Europe and Economic Globalization since 1945: AlfredE. Eckes Jr. (Ohio University, USA). 13. Economic Integration since Maastricht: Christopher Flockton (University of Surrey, England). 14. Political Partiesin Europe since 1945: Roger Eatwell (University of Bath, England). 15. The Genesis of a European Security and Defence Policy: Ralph Dietl (Queens University, Northern Ireland). 16. Europes Expererience of Terrorism since 1945: A Brief Overview: Paul Wilkinson (University of St. Andrews, Scotland). Part IV: Europe since 1990: Social and Cultural Developments. 17. The Quest for a EuropeanIdentity: A Europe without Europeans?: Ruth Wittlinger (University of Durham,England). 18. Europe and Post-Cold War Nationalism: Claire Sutherland (University of Manchester, England). 19. The Participatory Revolution: New Social Movements and Civil Society: Ingolfur Blühdorn (University of Bath, England). 20.Postwar Europe: A Continent Built on Migration: Panikos Panayi (De Montfort University, Leicester, England). 21. Changing Norms of Masculinity and Femininity: Developments in Gender Relations and Family Structures in Europe: Laura den Dulk (University of Utrecht, the Netherlands). 22. Europe and the Welfare State since 1945: Steen P. Mangen (London School of Politics and Political Science, England). Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-0612-2
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 536
- Fecha Publicación: 27/03/2009
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