France And European Integration: Toward A Transnational Polity?
by Michel R. Gueldry /
2001 / English / PDF
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Gueldry analyzes the substantive transformations brought upon the
French state by European integration through an incremental and
cumulative process generally described as Europeanization. This
restructuring is characterized by the erosion of traditional
political and economic parameters, the emergence of new means and
models of public action, and a general paradigmatic redefinition,
including a search for renewed political legitimacy by French
elite.
Gueldry analyzes the substantive transformations brought upon the
French state by European integration through an incremental and
cumulative process generally described as Europeanization. This
restructuring is characterized by the erosion of traditional
political and economic parameters, the emergence of new means and
models of public action, and a general paradigmatic redefinition,
including a search for renewed political legitimacy by French
elite.
Covering the period from 1957 to the present, Gueldry examines
how regional integration affects French governmental structures,
public policies, political processes, and culture. He emphasizes
the post-Single European Act (February 1986) period because of
the accelerating momentum of the integration process after this
milestone treaty. Students, scholars, and policy makers involved
with EU history, institutions, and policies will be particularly
interested in the work.
Covering the period from 1957 to the present, Gueldry examines
how regional integration affects French governmental structures,
public policies, political processes, and culture. He emphasizes
the post-Single European Act (February 1986) period because of
the accelerating momentum of the integration process after this
milestone treaty. Students, scholars, and policy makers involved
with EU history, institutions, and policies will be particularly
interested in the work.
