The Future of the Nation-State: Essays on

The tension between culture, politics and economy has become one of the dominant anxieties of modern society. On the one hand people endeavor to maintain and develop their distinct cultural identity; on the other there are many forces for greater international integration, driven by free trade and political cooperation. How to understand and explain this fundamental issue is illuminated in nine essays by eminent scholars from various countries and disciplines.

Preface	p. 7
The Nation-State as a Source of Common Mental Programming: Similarities and Differences Across Eastern and Western Europe	p. 19
Food as an expression of National Identity	p. 49
The Stranger: Ethnicity, Identity and Belonging	p. 79
Family Policy Dilemmas in Contemporary Nation-States: Are Women Benefited by "Family-Friendly" Governments?	p. 107
The Historical Evolution of Russian National Identity	p. 133
The Frontiers of National Sovereignty	p. 149
The Strength of Weakness: The Transformation of Governance in the EU	p. 169
If the Nation-State were to Wither Away in Europe, What Might Replace It?	p. 211
Europeanization and Nation-State Dynamics	p. 245
Biographical Notes	p. 287
Index of Names	p. 291
Index of Subjects	p. 297
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The Future of the Nation-State: Essays on Cultural Pluralism and Political Integration

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