Political Attitudes of Divided European Citizens - Public Opinion Social Inequalities in Comparative Relational

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Towards a political sociology of Europe: Theoretical localisations 3. Constructing a social space in troubled times: Public spheres and cross-border debates 4. A European compass: Citizens’ perceptions of European living conditions 5. Social divisions and perceptions of national politics: The hidden European compass 6. Social divisions and perceptions of the European Union: Local and European landmarks 7. The political (dis)integration of Europe

About the author

Christian Lahusen is Professor of Sociology at the University of Siegen, Germany. His research interests include the sociology of European societies and European integration, social problems and social exclusion, social theory, political sociology, in particular movements, political conflicts and transformations of the state.

Summary

This book unveils the significant impact of the European integration process on the political thinking of European citizens, with both objective inequalities and the subjective perception of these inequalities within an integrated Europe fueling political dissent.

Product details

• Authors: Christian Lahusen, Christian (University of Siegen Lahusen, Lahusen Christian
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.05.2022
• EAN: 9780367495688
• ISBN: 978-0-367-49568-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Routledge Studies in Political Sociology
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, Europe, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Political control and freedoms, Public Opinion & Polls