Eu and Neighbors - A Geography of Europe in the Modern World

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Europe is the second-smallest of the continents, yet it is the third most populated--and its rich history has played out on the world's maps for centuries. The region's borders have undergone near-continuous evolution through the rise and fall of nations, rebellions, and civilizations, and the paths these borders take have repercussions around the globe.
This book presents a systematic survey of Europe and individual country-by-country coverage based on the most current data. From the core of the European Union to the lesser-known corners of the continent, this book provides in-depth examination of the physical, cultural, economic, and political geography of this powerful region. Fresh perspective sheds new light on recent events including Brexit, Russia's takeover of Crimea, terrorist attacks in France, and the EU's newest members, while the European Union's future is explored in light of the possible loss of the region's second-largest economy. With deep insight into each nation and its relationship to the region, this book offers a uniquely intimate look at the various dynamics shaping Europe today.

List of contents

Introduction: The European Union 1
 
Present Issues 1
 
The Coal and Steel Community (1951) and the European Economic Community (1957) 2
 
EFTA: The European Free Trade Association (1960) 2
 
Enlargement of the European Economic Community (EEC) 2
 
European Union (1993) 4
 
Origins of the European Union 4
 
World War II 4
 
Western European Defense Needs 5
 
The Truman Doctrine, The Marshall Plan, and NATO 5
 
Agreeing on a European Framework 5
 
The Suez Canal Crisis 6
 
Jean Monnet 6
 
The Coal and Steel Community 7
 
Rome to Maastricht 7
 
EU Expansion and Expansion Fatigue 9
 
EU Issues 9
 
The EU Today 9
 
A Multicultural EU 10
 
The European Union and North America 10
 
Organization of the Text 11
 
Further Reading 11
 
Part I Systematic Survey
 
1 Physical Environments 14
 
Environmental Concerns 14
 
A View from Space 14
 
Climate and Weather 15
 
The Variability of European Weather 16
 
General Climate Considerations 17
 
Natural Vegetation 21
 
Topography: Mountains, Rivers, and Plains 23
 
Human Impact on the Environment 28
 
Further Reading 30
 
2 Cultural and Historical Geography 31
 
Introduction 31
 
A Mosaic of Cultures 32
 
Languages 32
 
Religions 40
 
Culture Contrasts 45
 
Further Reading 46
 
3 Population, Distribution, Density, Migration, and Aging 47
 
Introduction 47
 
Thomas Robert Malthus 48
 
Demographic History 48
 
The Demographic Transition 50
 
Distribution of Population 55
 
EU Population Trends 60
 
Further Reading 63
 
4 Rural and Urban Settlements 64
 
Introduction 64
 
The Network of Roman Towns 66
 
The Medieval City 66
 
The Renaissance City 70
 
The Industrial City 76
 
Rural Settlement 79
 
Settlements in the Modern Era 83
 
Ethnicity in European Cities 90
 
Summary 92
 
Further Reading 93
 
5 Economic Geography: Agriculture, Industry, and Services 94
 
Introduction 94
 
Sectors of the Economy 96
 
Agriculture 97
 
Industrialization 102
 
The Stages of European Economic Growth 109
 
The Impact of the EU on Agriculture, Industry, and Services 113
 
Human Development Index 115
 
Further Reading 115
 
6 Political Geography 116
 
Friedrich Ratzel 116
 
Mackinder 116
 
World War I 116
 
Ideas for a United Europe 121
 
Totalitarian Regimes and Economic Autarky 122
 
The New Order in Europe 125
 
New European Boundaries after World War II 126
 
The Cold War 128
 
Economic Cooperation in Western Europe 129
 
EU Enlargement (1995) Linked to Soviet Collapse (1991) 135
 
Widening versus Deepening 138
 
Summary 140
 
Further Reading 140
 
Part II The Core of the European Union
 
7 France and the Benelux Countries 142
 
Introduction 142
 
Belgium 156
 
The Netherlands 161
 
Luxembourg 166
 
Further Reading 168
 
8 Germany and Italy 169
 
Introduction 169
 
Germany 169
 
Italy 183
 
Summary 197
 
Further Reading 198
 
Part III Enlargement of EU
 
9 The United Kingdom, Denmark, and Ireland 200
 
Introduction 200
 
The United Kingdom 200
 

Summary

TRY (FREE for 14 days), OR RENT this title: www.wileystudentchoice.com
Europe is the second-smallest of the continents, yet it is the third most populated--and its rich history has played out on the world's maps for centuries. The region's borders have undergone near-continuous evolution through the rise and fall of nations, rebellions, and civilizations, and the paths these borders take have repercussions around the globe.
This book presents a systematic survey of Europe and individual country-by-country coverage based on the most current data. From the core of the European Union to the lesser-known corners of the continent, this book provides in-depth examination of the physical, cultural, economic, and political geography of this powerful region. Fresh perspective sheds new light on recent events including Brexit, Russia's takeover of Crimea, terrorist attacks in France, and the EU's newest members, while the European Union's future is explored in light of the possible loss of the region's second-largest economy. With deep insight into each nation and its relationship to the region, this book offers a uniquely intimate look at the various dynamics shaping Europe today.

Product details

• Authors: Brian W Blouet, Brian W. Blouet, Brian W. (College of William and Mary) Blouet, Bw Blouet
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9781118790069
• ISBN: 978-1-118-79006-9
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Geographie, Geography, Regionalgeographie, Regional Geography