Suchergebnisse

Recalls some of the trends towards one European society. Deals with the global context of the European process and some of its economic, political, social and intellectual implications. Looks at German unification as a blueprint for European integration, and discusses the role of the social sciences in helping to shape European integration. (RSM)

Some outlines of the tasks European social science may have to accomplish are sketched, the present situation is characterized, certain notions about an 'ideal' institutional infrastructure are proposed, and some conclusions are drawn on how the social sciences should develop in future, drawing on the deliberations of the first European Social Sciences Conference. (RSM)

Proposes ways in which regional polarisation may be measured in comparative research. Uses data from 6 members of the European Economic Community. Finds that a close relationship between a nation's business cycle and its regional polarisation can be hypothesised, and that it belongs to the more convergent types of phenomena. (GAW)