The Baltic States and their Region: New Europe or Old? - On the Boundary of Two Worlds 3 (Paperback)

David J. Smith (volume editor)

£47.86

Paperback 322 Pages / Published: 01/01/2005

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Synopsis

With EU and NATO membership for the Baltic States now a reality, this volume examines the relationship of the three countries, their constituent peoples and their surrounding region to the wider Europe, both historically and in the period since 1991. In particular, the contributors seek to locate the Baltic area within the manifold debates surrounding the concepts of "new" and "old" Europe, including those occasioned by the current conflict in Iraq. Covering issues of identity, sovereignty, minority rights, security and relations with Russia the work assesses the likely contribution of this region to an enlarged Euro-Atlantic community. It will appeal to specialists and students in the fields of area studies, history, politics and international relations.

Publisher: Brill
ISBN: 9789042016668
Number of pages: 322
Weight: 553 g
Dimensions: 220 x 150 x 32 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

"The book is well written and provides very useful insight into the question and construction of the identity of the Baltic Sea States, particularly the Baltic States, but Finland and Russia as well." in: Slavic and east European review (SEER) 85, 1, 2007 "distinguishes itself by setting the discussion of current issues in a broader context ... The central questions of the book are highlighted in the editor's tightly reasoned and well-informed introduction" in: Slavic Review, Vol. 65, No. 3, Fall 2006