Habermas and European Integration: Social and Cultural Modernity Beyond the Nati

Description: Habermas and European Integration by Shivdeep Grewal This is the first in-depth account of his project. Emphasis is placed on the conception of the European Union that informed his political prescriptions-this approach entails a deep engagement with his academic and political writings, and with influential treatments of the European integration process, such as the writings of E.B. Haas. -- . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From its conception to the referenda of 2005 where it met its end, German philosopher Jurgen Habermas wrote in support of the European Constitution. This is the first in-depth account of his project. Emphasis is placed on the conception of the European Union that informed his political prescriptions.The book, available at last in paperback, is divided into three parts. The first considers the unfolding of social modernity at the level of the EU; among the subjects covered are Habermass concept of juridification, the latters affinities with integration theories such as neofunctionalism and the application of Habermass democratic theory to the EU. The second part addresses cultural modernity in Europe - Europessimism is argued to be a subset of the broader cultural pessimism that has assailed the project of modernity in recent decades with renewed intensity in the wake of 9/11. The final section looks at the conceptual landscape of the Constitutional Convention. -- . Flap From its conception to the referenda of 2005 where it met its end, German philosopher J Author Biography Shivdeep Grewal has taught at Brunel University and University College London -- . Table of Contents Figures and tablesContributors Preface and acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction: Modernity, welfare state and EutopiaPART I: Social modernity1. Habermas on European integration 2. Metatheory 3. Integration theory 4. Democratic theoryPART II: Cultural modernity5. Rationalisation 6. Neoconservatism 7. Cartographies of disenchantmentPART III: Empirical research8. The conceptual landscape of the Constitutional Convention Conclusion: An unfinished project?Afterword - John Goff References Index -- . Review Habermas and European Integration.starts with a review of Habermass changing attitudes towards European unification over the past 30 years. Then Grewal...reconstructs pertinent aspects of Habermass scholarly work over roughly the same period, surveying it in the context of the philosophers developing political concerns.Scott McLemee, Inside Higher EdThis splendid little book traces some interesting and important connections between Habermass theoretical work and his analyses of the European Union, linking one of Europes most important contemporary thinkers with its most important current political project.William Outhwaite, Newcastle Universitya particularly worthwhile read for scholars and postgraduate students of European studies who are interested in an analysis of the EU beyond the scope of mainstream theories.Nele Kortendiek , The London School of Economics, LSE blog"The work... offers a new, insightful perspective on Habermass work...""Grewal discusses how modernity has unfolded beyond the nation-state by unraveling the notion into its social and cultural segment.""... Grewals study is a strong analysis of how the European lifeworld has been transformed by social and cultural modernity...""... Grewals study is... an important contribution to broadening the theoretical horizon of how to conceive of Europe. It will be a particularly worthwhile read for scholars and postgraduate students of European studies who are interested in an analysis of the EU beyond the scope of mainstream theories."The work fulfils a dual purpose: first, it offers a new, insightful perspective on Habermass work and second, it introduces the idea of the EU as furthering the unfinished project of modernity, putting forward an original view on Europe.excellent research-turned-into-a-book....a thorough analysis -- . Long Description From its conception to the referenda of 2005 where it met its end, German philosopher J Review Quote Habermas and European Integration.starts with a review of Habermass changing attitudes towards European unification over the past 30 years. Then Grewal...reconstructs pertinent aspects of Habermass scholarly work over roughly the same period, surveying it in the context of the philosophers developing political concerns.Scott McLemee, Inside Higher EdThis splendid little book traces some interesting and important connections between Habermass theoretical work and his analyses of the European Union, linking one of Europes most important contemporary thinkers with its most important current political project.William Outhwaite, Newcastle Universitya particularly worthwhile read for scholars and postgraduate students of European studies who are interested in an analysis of the EU beyond the scope of mainstream theories.Nele Kortendiek , The London School of Economics, LSE blog"The work... offers a new, insightful perspective on Habermass work...""Grewal discusses how modernity has unfolded beyond the nation-state by unraveling the notion into its social and cultural segment.""... Grewals study is a strong analysis of how the European lifeworld has been transformed by social and cultural modernity...""... Grewals study is... an important contribution to broadening the theoretical horizon of how to conceive of Europe. It will be a particularly worthwhile read for scholars and postgraduate students of European studies who are interested in an analysis of the EU beyond the scope of mainstream theories."The work fulfils a dual purpose: first, it offers a new, insightful perspective on Habermass work and second, it introduces the idea of the EU as furthering the unfinished project of modernity, putting forward an original view on Europe.excellent research-turned-into-a-book....a thorough analysis Description for Sales People The only single volume study which tackles this important subject head-onA fascinating look at Habermas and the European project, which is still of strong ongoing and topical interest for todays scholarsWell written, accessible and concise Interdisciplinary in approach, the book will be a vital port of call for students and scholars from a wide array of disciplines Details ISBN0719096626 Pages 144 Publisher Manchester University Press Series Europe In Change Year 2015 ISBN-10 0719096626 ISBN-13 9780719096624 Format Paperback Publication Date 2015-01-31 Imprint Manchester University Press Subtitle Social and Cultural Modernity Beyond the Nation State Place of Publication Manchester Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title HABERMAS & EUROPEAN INTEGRATIO Language English Media Book DEWEY 341.2422 Author Shivdeep Grewal UK Release Date 2015-01-31 AU Release Date 2015-01-31 NZ Release Date 2015-01-31 Illustrations Line drawings, black & white|Tables, black & white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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