| ID | 089783 |
| Title Proper | Identity and representation in the perceptions of political elites and public opinion |
| Other Title Information | a comparison between southern and post-communist Central-Eastern Europe |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jerez-Mir, Miguel ; Real-Dato, Jose ; Vázquez-Garcia, Rafael |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | European Union Integration and the process of political development and institution building are shaped by interactions between elites and masses. In their initial steps, scholars noted the Predominantly intergovernmental, elite-driven flavour of these processes (Inglehart 1970; Lindberg & Scheingold 1970). It has been during the last few years-as the process of European integration has deepened and the number of 'Europeanised' policy areas has expanded- that national arenas have also been increasingly concerned with European Union (EU) affairs,reinforcing the role of national elites and mass public opinion on European integration (Dalton & Eichenberg 1998). |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 61, No. 6; Aug 2009: p.943 - 966 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 61, No. 6; Aug 2009: p.943 - 966 |
| Key Words | Europe ; Political Elites ; Public Opinion ; Post-Communist ; Central-Eastern Europe ; Political Development ; European Integration |