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Political Myth, Mythology and the European Union

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  • VINCENT DELLA SALA

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The EU, as is commonly held, is a different form of political rule: a polity based on rationality and functional interests, not emotional appeals. Without reference to the narrative of the nation or the state, the question emerges as to whether the European Union needs or has myths? If it does, what are they and how successful have they been? The aim of this article – indeed of the special issue – is to explore the role of political myth in creating normative and cognitive foundations for governing in the EU and to examine whether these are applicable to the case of the European Union.

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  • Vincent Della Sala, 2010. "Political Myth, Mythology and the European Union," Journal of Common Market Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 48(1), pages 1-19, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jcmkts:v:48:y:2010:i:1:p:1-19
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-5965.2009.02039.x
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