Research Strategies in European Union Studies: Beyond Dichotomies

Ian James Manners, Kennet Lynggaard, Karl Löfgren

Abstract

The contributing chapters of this book all illustrate the richness and diversity of problem-driven research in EU studies. This concluding chapter draws together the insights of this rich diversity in order to move the study of research strategies beyond the dichotomies of the past towards a new agenda for research on Europe. The crisis gripping the EU in the 21st century is not just an economic crisis, it is a crisis of belief in the EU. Research on the EU is deeply implicated in this crisis, not least because of the questions it does not ask, but also because of the pereceived weakness of demonstrating the methods and evidence used. A new agenda for research on Europe needs to acknowledge these weaknesses of the past and move beyond dichotomies towards greater awareness and openesss of the importance of research strategies, designs and methods.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch Methods in European Union Studies
Number of pages13
Place of PublicationBasingstoke
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Publication dateJul 2015
Pages309-321
Chapter20
ISBN (Print)9780230363052
ISBN (Electronic)9781137316967, 9781137183378
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2015
SeriesPalgrave Studies in European Union Politics

Keywords

  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • European Union studies
  • research strategy
  • research design
  • research method

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