Ullrich Kockel Bücher

Focusing on ethnic boundaries within the framework of European integration, the book explores three EU regions where state borders intersect with ethnic territories. It analyzes how local political cultures influence European unity and the effects of integration on these areas. The discussion situates itself within the broader context of ethnonationalism, highlighting the emergence of ethnic 'frontiers' due to labor mobility and their implications for European policy. A model of cultural de-territorialisation is employed to propose various future scenarios for Europe.

Communicating Cultures explores contemporary and historical issues. The title may be read in various ways, including cultures as communicative systems; cultures communicating with one another; or, communication about cultures. The contributors to this volume represent different fields within or related to European ethnology, such as anthropology, geography, folklore, linguistics, or area studies. ** "The editors have assembled a rich collection of papers. The questions that they address - migration and diasporas; the invention of traditions; education and language; media and representation - are at the very heart of today's agenda in cultural analysis." - from the Foreword