ABSTRACT

This comparative study of the political cultures of the major european nations, explores the notion of nationhood as it applies in different political contexts.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

The importance of the political culture approach

chapter |19 pages

Britain

chapter |19 pages

France

chapter |19 pages

Germany

chapter |15 pages

Greece

chapter |17 pages

Ireland

chapter |18 pages

Italy

chapter |15 pages

Poland

chapter |17 pages

Russia

chapter |19 pages

Conclusion: part one

Europe of the ‘nation-states'? Concepts and theories

chapter |18 pages

Conclusion: part two

Reflections on nationalism and the future of Europe