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Europe and Finland
Defining the Political Identity of Finland in Western Europe
Introduction
First published in 1998, this volume asked the question, what is Europe? What is Finland’s position in Europe?
Author's Approach
The author tries to give an answer to these questions by defining first Europe in terms of its key political traditions and then locating Finland into this map of historical ideas.
Purpose of the Analysis
The ultimate purpose of this analysis of historical ideas is very pragmatic as it tries to find an answer to the core problems of European unification.
Core Question
Why are different European countries at differing levels of readiness as far as the project of unification is concerned?
Answer
The answer can be found again in political traditions.