Tatiana: Blog 2

Resource 1
Date: November 2o, 2009
Search Topic: Political Socialization in the EU
Source: UIUC Library catalog


Evaluation:
This book will be particularly helpful in defining political socialization and providing conceptual and theoretical consideration for this topic.

Citation:

Elockhart, Trine. Socializing Democratic Norms. The Role of International Organizations for the Construction of Europe. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005

Resource 2
Date: November 2, 2009
Search Topic: Political Socialization of the EU
Source: UIUC Library Catalog


Evaluation:
The book focuses on the subject of Transnational European Union. The entire book is very relevant to my topic as it discusses the nature of political integration in Europe specifically political socialization as a means of integration. In particular, one chapter focuses on describing the creation of a common political space within the EU.

Citation:

Kaiser, W; Starie, P. Transnational European Union. London; New York: Routledge, 2005.

Resource 3
Date: December 15, 2009
Search Topic: Youth Policy in the EU
Source: Europa

Evaluation:

I am particular interested in youth political socialization. This report summarizes the latest actions taken by the commission to promote political socialization among EU's youth.

Citation:Commission of the European Communities. Commission Staff Working Document.

Youth-Investing and Empowering . EU Youth Report . Brussels; 2009