The European Union through an American Prism

Rogan Kersh, James Morone

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe State of the European Union Vol. 7
Subtitle of host publicationWith US or Against US? European Trends in American Perspective
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)9780191603297
ISBN (Print)9780199283958
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2006

Keywords

  • Administration
  • Confederation
  • Constitution
  • Democracy
  • Federation
  • Nation
  • Politics
  • State

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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