Turkey and the European Union Prospects for a Difficult Encounter [Paperback]

This volume provides a thorough analysis of Turkey's accession to the EU and contributes to ongoing debates about the future relationship. It is a highly dynamic encounter and both questions and answers related to the accession seem constantly in flux. The book provides valuable information on the present and future state of affairs.Introduction: Prospects for a Difficult Encounter; E.LaGro & K.E.J?rgensen The Politics of Accession Negotiations; K.E.J?rgensen What Can Turkey Learn from Previous Accession Negotiations?; A.Schrijvers Reinventing Europe? Turkey, European Union Accession and Europeanization; K.Dyson Europeanization, Democratization and Human Rights in Turkey; E.F.Keyman & S.A.D?zgit The Economics of the Accession Process: A Multidimensional and Policy Oriented Approach for Turkey; E.LaGro The Economic Challenges of the Accession Process: The Matter in Question; E.Katircioglu Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Accession Negotiations; P.Tacar From Vision to Reality: Socio-Cultural Critique of the Accession Process; N.Kuran-Bur?oglu Eurosceptic Concerns about National Identity in the European Union and Turkey; M.Spiering Identity, Interests and Political Culture in Turkey's Accession Negotiations; L.Kirval The European Neighbourhood Policy and Turkey; ?.?.Eris Conclusion and Perspectives: Whither Turkey's Accession?; K.E.J?rgensen & E.LaGro

'...a highly recommended source of information offering useful insights into EU-Turkey relations, European external policy, and the Union's enlargement issues in general. The volume will be a significant asset for scholars, students and ordinary readers who aim to acquire deep understanding and professional judgment on this intense and extremely difficult encounter .' - Natia Ejoshvili, Insight Turkey

KENNETH DYSON Research Professor, Cardiff University European School, UKSENEM AYDIN D?ZGIT Associate Research Fellow, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels, Belgium?ZG?R ?NAL ERIS Lectl#(