Dynamics of Uncertainty, Unrest and Fragility in Europe

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Dynamics of Uncertainty, Unrest and Fragility in Europe

In the Shadow of the Ukraine and Migration Crises

Media studies Migration, immigration and emigration Political campaigning and advertising Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

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Collection: Routledge Advances in Sociology

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 2nd December 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040262818


Introduction

This book examines some of the most pressing issues affecting contemporary societies in Europe in the 2020s, namely uncertainty, unrest and the fragility of individuals and groups.

Contributors and Topics

Monika Banaś, Vesa Puuronen and their contributors analyse a selection of challenges affecting the present and near future of Europe and European societies. They reflect on processes and events that have a pivotal impact on individual and collective life, for example, how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected reformulation or revision of such concepts as security, uncertainty, independence, freedom, democracy and democratic values as well as nation and nationalism. The volume discusses phenomena such as the migration and integration of refugees, media narratives on the Russian–Ukrainian war, political campaign rhetoric concerning the war, institutional engagement in fostering civil and inclusive societies, strategies of young people to cope with uncertainty in times of socio-economic challenges.

Target Audience

The book offers a valuable reference for scholars and students of European societies studying a broad scope of courses in sociology, political culture, intercultural communication, intercultural and international relations, along with political science. It will also be of interest to experts and practitioners of the NGO sector active in supporting vulnerable individuals, communities and societies.

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