ISBN:
9783031237737
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource(IX, 151 p. 21 illus., 20 illus. in color.)
Edition:
1st ed. 2023.
Series Statement:
Contributions to Political Science
Parallel Title:
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Keywords:
Europe—Politics and government.
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Culture—Study and teaching.
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Political sociology.
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Ethnopsychology.
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Culture
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Europe
Abstract:
Chapter 1. Introduction: Euroregions, active borders and Europeanisation -- Chapter 2. Active Borders and the Europeanisation of the Public Sphere. How the Same Can Be Different and vice versa -- Chapter 3. Borders and Identity. The Place Where Europe Lives! -- Chapter 4. Borders and Language. Minor Misunderstandings, Big Troubles and the Fruits of Multilingualism -- Chapter 5. Borders and Memory. From Historical Roots to Dialogical-Like Routes -- Chapter 6. Conclusion or I ja za tobą Polak.
Abstract:
This book explores how identities, public spheres and collective memories are being transformed in cross-border areas, contributing to the broad sociological context of Europeanization. Offering case studies on the German-Czech-Austrian, and Czech-Polish-German borderlands, the book introduces original primary data on cross-border cooperation. This data is interpreted using the concept of active borders, which approaches borders as a source of multicultural competence and cognitive capacity. In turn, the authors argue that Europeans need to treat borders, both territorial and symbolic, as specific cultural forms. Active borders allow an unprecedented level of cross-border cooperation and integration, and foster a better understanding of differences, rather than re-embedding them or constructing others. Accordingly, the authors contend that active borders promote more dynamic, open and resilient societies, and represent crucial prerequisites for the success of the European integration project.
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-031-23773-7
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