Sociology of the European Union Edited by: Adrian Favell & Virginie Guiraudon Sociology of the European Union examines how core sociological theories, concepts and methods can be applied to the study of the EU. Carefully integrating theory and empirical research, the book: • Explores key concepts in European studies, such as Europeanization, integration and transnationalism • Assesses the social foundations of Europe, from class and citizenship to mobility and culture • Includes contributions by internationally renowned names in political, economic and cultural sociology • Contains a postscript from George Ross, one of the leading figures in contemporary European Studies. This thought-provoking book opens up new questions and debates whilst introducing readers to essential ideas and cutting-edge research. It is invaluable reading for students of Sociology, European Studies, Politics and International Relations. Adrian Favell is Professor of European and International Studies at Aarhus University, Denmark, and was previously Professor of Sociology at UCLA. He has published widely in the areas of multiculturalism, integration and cosmopolitanism. Previous books include Philosophies of Integration and Eurostars and Eurocities. Virginie Guiraudon is Research Professor at the National Centre for Scientific Research at the University of Lille, France. A recipient of the Descartes-Huygens prize, her published work includes Immigration Politics in Europe: The Politics of Control, as well as many articles in leading EU studies journals.