This book discusses the origins of European integration, giving a valuable contribution to the debate on the future of Europe.

The 'Origins of the Modern State in Europe' series arises from an important international research programme sponsored by the European Science Foundation. The a

Here, Conor O'Dwyer introduces the phenomenon of runaway state-building as a consequence of patronage politics in underdeveloped, noncompetitive party systems.

This book analyses the present European Union (EU) approach to state-building, both in policy and operation. It offers a review of the literature on peace-build

The built environment of former socialist countries is often deemed uniform and drab, an apt reflection of a repressive regime. Building the State peeks behind