This study patterns national identity over a number of important historical milestones and brings the debates over Europe up-to-date with an analysis of recent happenings including the referendum on Scottish independence, the global economic crisis and the current crisis in Syria.

Autorentext

Justin Gibbins gained his PhD. in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, UK. He has taught political science courses, as well as English modules, at Universities in Bahrain and Turkey.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Theory and Method 3. The European Communities Membership Referendum 4. The Maastricht Treaty 5. The Treaty of Lisbon 6. Accounting for Change The Evolution of National Identities 7. Conclusion: Post-Lisbon and British National Identity