Contemporary Europe

The second edition of this very successful textbook updates and expands its coverage of the many facets of life in Europe in the new century. It retains the strengths of the first edition with its focus on both East and West but expands its coverage of the themes of convergence and divergence, and includes a new chapter on the European Economy. It asks "what is Europe" and "where is Europe going?" and challenges preconceived notions and glib generalizations.

The second edition of this very successful textbook updates and expands its coverage of the many facets of life in Europe in the new century. It retains the strengths of the first edition with its focus on both East and West but expands its coverage of the themes of convergence and divergence, and includes a new chapter on the European Economy. It asks "what is Europe" and "where is Europe going?" and challenges preconceived notions and glib generalizations.

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An introductory text designed to help students understand major issues in contemporary European development, focusing equally on Eastern and Western Europe. Material is accessible yet in-depth and aims to inspire students to further study. Early chapters offer an overview and historical background, and later chapters examine issues of nationalism and globalization, social structure, political participation, government, and the EU. Other areas covered include the challenge of the East, European security, and culture. Sakwa teaches Russian and European politics at the University of Kent. Stevens teaches European studies at Aston University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Richard Sakwa is Professor of Russian and European Politics University of Kent, Canterbury. Anne Stevens is Professor of European Studies, Aston University, Birmingham.