The Struggle for the European Constitution: A Past and Future History (Routledge Advances in European Politics)

The European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the most important developments in the history of the EU, aiming to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. Current anxieties over the pace and direction of EU integration place this comprehensive study at the forefront of the EU governance debate. O’Neill goes far beyond a simple account of the EU Constitution, focussing also on the response to the current crisis of confidence between the Union and its citizens and how those in power have responded to the challenge. Making a substantial contribution to literature on the EU, key discussion points include: The political crisis behind the Constitution The power politics at work in the negotiations How the Constitution affects EU policymaking The impact on the citizens of the EU This is essential reading for all those wishing to understand the background to one of the key areas within European Politics. Michael O’Neill is Jean Monnet Professor in EU Politics at Nottingham Trent University. Flagships are the physical apogee of consumerism, places where brand experiences are most defined and interactions with consumers are highly refined. This book marks the first comprehensive study of the concept of the flagship, bringing together a range of scholarly insights from the field, covering issues such as consumerism, areas of consumption and experimental marketing theory and practise. The ways in which flagship projects communicate brand values, both externally and internally, form an important part of this book, and provide new perspectives on late twentieth century commercial and cultural policy and practice.Kent and Brown offer a truly interdisciplinary approach to the concept, offering a variety of perspectives on the debates surrounding flagship function and its role as a place of consumption. Chapters focus on the development of prestigious stores, hotels and arts and cultural centres, as showcases for branded experiences and products and as demonstrations of commercial and public policy. Cases and examples include The Eden Project in the UK, automotive showrooms in Germany, hotels in Dubai and Las Vegas, and Vienna's cultural quarter. Theoretical discussion explores the tensions between costs and profitability, conspicuous consumption and the sustainability of iconic forms. The book enables readers to explore the flagship concept from different perspectives, and while a marketing approach predominates, it provides a disciplinary challenge which will open up new ways of understanding the concept. The European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the important developments in the history of the EU. This title presents an account of the EU Constitution, focussing on the response to the crisis of confidence between the Union and its citizens and how those in power have responded to the challenge. The European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the most important developments in the history of the EU, aiming to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. Current anxieties over the pace and direction of EU integration place this comprehensive study at the forefront of the EU governance debate. O'Neill goes far beyond a simple account of the EU Constitution, focussing also on the response to the current crisis of confidence between the Union and its citizens and how those in power have responded to the challenge. Making a substantial contribution to literature on the EU, key discussion points include: the political crisis behind the Constitution; the power politics at work in the negotiations; how the Constitution affects EU policymaking; and, the impact on the citizens of the EU. This is essential reading for all those wishing to understand the background to one of the key areas within European Politics. Michael O'Neill is Jean Monnet Professor in EU Politics at Nottingham Trent University The European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the most important developments in the history of the EU, aiming to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. Current anxieties over the pace and direction of EU integration place this comprehensive study at the forefront of the EU governance debate. O Neill goes far beyond a simple account of the EU Constitution, focussing also on the response to the current crisis of confidence between the Union and its citizens and how those in power have responded to the challenge. Making a substantial contribution to literature on the EU, key discussion points include: The political crisis behind the Constitution The power politics at work in the negotiations How the Constitution affects EU policymaking The impact on the citizens of the EU This is essential reading for all those wishing to understand the background to one of the key areas within European Politics. Michael O Neill is Jean Monnet Professor in EU Politics at Nottingham Trent University. Concepts Of Flagships -- A Classification Approach To Flagship Stores -- Emotion And Identity In Flagship Luxury Design -- Virtual Flagships And Sociable Media -- The Flagship Store : The Luxury Fashion Retailing Perspective -- Flagship Shopping Centres -- 'frome Dome To Dome' : Exploring Cultural Flagships And Their Contribution To Achieving Regeneration Goals -- A Cultural Quarter Flagship : The Museumsquartier, Vienna -- The Department Store : The Metropolitan Flagship In National Networks Of Fashion Consumption -- Wynn Las Vegas : A Flagship Destination Resort -- High-end 'factory Outlets' : New Showcases Of German Carmakers -- What Is A Flagship Supermarket? An Analysis Of Supermarket Flagships In A Historical Context -- Virtual Flagships. Edited By Tony Kent And Reva Brown. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [201]-219) And Index. A Problematic Polity -- The Idea Of A European Constitution -- Europe's Constitutional Convention -- Agendas For Change -- The Convention At Work -- Reforming The European Institutions -- Simplifying Eu Governance -- A People's Europe : Citizenship, Rights And Justice -- The Eu And The New International Order -- The Politics Of Ratification -- Crisis Or 'normal' Politics? -- Towards A Constitutional Conversation. Michael O'neill. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [489]-551) And Index. The European Union (EU) Constitution is one of the most important developments in the history of the EU. The Constitution aims to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. The European Constitution provides the most comprehensive account of why the Constitution developed and what its implications are. This text is focused on the increasing diversity of flagships and the ways in which they can create showcases in people's lives. It is of interest across many disciplines including marketing, visual culture, design and urban studies