Sociology of Europeanization and the future of European studies? Book presentation and panel discussion

Abstract

The numerous and far-reaching socio-political transformations that have taken place on the European continent since the mid-20th century have stipulated the emergence of new approaches and research fields in the social sciences. One of these is the development of a Sociology of Europeanization. This is also reflected by the publication of the textbook Sociology of Europeanization edited by Sebastian M. Büttner, Monika Eigmüller, and Susann Worschech within the De Gruyter Oldenbourg series Sozialwissenschaftliche Einführungen. This textbook is one of the first and most comprehensive introductions to major terms and concepts, theories, topics, and discussions of the Sociology of Europeanization. It comprises 14 chapters, each covering one particular issue of the multifaceted explorations, reflections, and debates of the Sociology of Europeanization – ranging from conceptual discussions to the examination of the numerous socio-spatial, cultural, economic, political, judicial, and socio-structural implications of Europeanization. In this panel, the textbook will be introduced and critically discussed by renowned scholars and experts from the field of European studies. Moreover, we will also explore to what extent contemporary European studies can profit from sociology and what is necessary in teaching and studying European studies in light of current challenges and crises of the European project.

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Introduction to the panel	View Paper Details
The concept of Europeanization	View Paper Details
What is European Society?	View Paper Details
Civil Society and Social Movement	View Paper Details