Should Europe disturb historians? On the importance of methodology and interdisciplinarity
Sylvain Kahn
Abstract Does the emergence of European Union (EU) disrupt frames reference contemporary history Europe to such an extent that historians distrust it? It would seem methodological Euroscepticism exists. integration arouses scepticism among some in community , since conceptual underpinnings cannot themselves account for . This billet expresses, more than a word caution, call enhanced dialogue on EU as object study different strands historical studies and disciplines. On one hand, analyses provided by constitute fertile source understanding integration, notably field history. Using them can stimulate development new concepts, representations hypotheses grasping reality comparatively academic interest. other critical conducted specific questions sheds light analytical categories In this regard, fruitful interaction between history, political geography, law science enrich Interdisciplinary enable us decentre notions sovereignty, territory democracy, which have classically taken nation state their broad explanatory narratives Research mutualisation offer all potential interpretative benefits rethink our various disciplines study.
European Law Journal