Why is Norway outside the European Union? Norwegian national identity and the question of European integration

This book introduces identity politics into the analysis of international relations. Through the usage of identification approaches, combined with an extensive presentation of the specific features of Norwegian nation-building, it offers a lucid account of how Norway's history and culture shape the prism through which many Norwegians view the merits of their country's relations with the emerging European Union.

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Theoretical background
3. The construction of the Norwegian national identity
4. The functioning of the Norwegian national identity dynamic
5. Conclusion