Beyond the nation-state

"The vast literature on globalization integration and supranational bodies such as the EU dwells mainly on the problems which such processes pose for the nation-state. States are seen as needing to provide responses to these new challenges, but parties within those states are equally challenged. David Hanley examines how parties address those challenges and the manner in which parties act at supranational level." http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0801/2007039402-d.html.