Abstract
The USA is deeply implicated in European dreams of a more perfect union. This chapter investigates three aspects of the European-American nexus. First, it focuses on the striking gap between politics and administration in contemporary Europe, and reflects on the implications for democracy. Second, it examines recent tensions between the USA and European governments, arguing that the source goes far deeper than the bareknuckles diplomacy of the current Bush Administration. Finally, it examines the early history of US national unity as a model for European efforts.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The State of the European Union Vol. 7 |
Subtitle of host publication | With US or Against US? European Trends in American Perspective |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191603297 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199283958 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2006 |
Keywords
- Administration
- Confederation
- Constitution
- Democracy
- Federation
- Nation
- Politics
- State
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences