Internationalism and Nationalism in European Political Thought

The political history of modern Europe may be seen in terms of continuous interaction between rivalling forms of internationalism and diverse kinds of nationalism. This book distinguishes, analyses and presents the different kinds and varieties of internationalist and nationalist ideology that have played significant parts in the international politics of the region, particularly since the Second World War. It indicates the origins of each pattern of thought, traces its development, brings out its relationship with other strands of thought and outlines its major political influences. The emphasis is on internationalist support for and nationalist opposition to the principal regional international organizations.

Auteur

CARSTEN HOLBRAAD was at the London School of Economics most of the 1990s, attached in turn to its Centre for International Studies, European Institute and Department of International Relations. Previously he was engaged in research and teaching at the Australian National University in Canberra and Queen's and Carleton Universities in Canada. His books include The Concert of Europe, Superpowers and International Conflict, Middle Powers in International Politics, and Danish Neutrality. He grew up in Denmark, spent many years in Greece and now lives in London.

Résumé
Throughout modern European history, the international order of the continent has been conditioned by the interaction between competing trends of internationalism and diverse forms of nationalism. The goal of this book is to distinguish the various types of each, to indicate their origins, trace their development, and analyze their interplay. Carsten Holbraad identifies three major types of each approach: conservative, liberal, and socialist. By looking at all three for both internationalism and nationalism, it is evident that no school of thought has a monopoly on either approach. As a result, the study is able to present a broader and more complex view of the intellectual trends in European history and politics.

Contenu

Introduction Conservative Internationalism Liberal Internationalism Socialist Internationalism Conservative Nationalism Liberal Nationalism Socialist Nationalism Conclusion Biographical Glossary