John McCormick (born November 30, 1954) is

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Politics at

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(IUPUI), and was department chair from 2001 until 2008. He spent eight years working in the

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(working for the

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and the

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) before becoming an academic. His research and teaching interests have moved from

environmental policy Environmental policy is the commitment of an organization or government to the laws, regulations, and other policy mechanisms concerning environmental issues. These issues generally include air and water pollution, waste management, ecosystem ma ...

comparative politics Comparative politics is a field in political science characterized either by the use of the ''comparative method'' or other empirical methods to explore politics both within and between countries. Substantively, this can include questions relatin ...

and the politics and policies of the

. His 2010 book ''

Europeanism European values are the norms and values that Europeans are said to have in common, and which transcend national or state identity. In addition to helping promote European integration, this doctrine also provides the basis for analyses that charac ...

'' is an attempt to pin down the political, economic and social features of Europe and Europeans. It argues that those who focus on the failures of

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, the mixed record in the achievement of common European policies, and disagreements among European leaders, are missing the bigger picture: that a combination of history and the rise of the

have helped encourage Europeans to develop common positions on a wide range of issues. Europeanism today can be equated with reduced identification with the

state State may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Literature * ''State Magazine'', a monthly magazine published by the U.S. Department of State * ''The State'' (newspaper), a daily newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, United States * ''Our S ...

secularism Secularism is the principle of seeking to conduct human affairs based on secular, naturalistic considerations. Secularism is most commonly defined as the separation of religion from civil affairs and the state, and may be broadened to a si ...

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cosmopolitanism Cosmopolitanism is the idea that all human beings are members of a single community. Its adherents are known as cosmopolitan or cosmopolite. Cosmopolitanism is both prescriptive and aspirational, believing humans can and should be " world citizen ...

communitarianism Communitarianism is a philosophy that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community. Its overriding philosophy is based upon the belief that a person's social identity and personality are largely molded by community relati ...

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, and

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. His 2013 book ''Why Europe Matters'' makes the case for the European Union, and attempts to address the rising tide of

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by outlining the achievements of the European Union in promoting

peace Peace is a concept of societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. In a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (such as war) and freedom from fear of violence between individuals or groups. ...

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, open markets, and a new approach to

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Selected bibliography

*''Contemporary Britain'' (

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, 4th edition, 2018). *''Environmental Politics and Policy'' (

, 2017). *''Understanding the European Union'' (

, 7th edition, 2017). *''Comparative Government and Politics'' (with Rod Hague and Martin Harrop) (

, 10th edition, 2016). *''European Union Politics'' (

, 2nd edition, 2015). *''The European Union: Politics and Policies'' (

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, 5th edition, 2013). *''Why Europe Matters: The Case for the European Union'' (

, 2013). *''Comparative Politics in Transition'' (Wadsworth/

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, 7th edition, 2012). *''Europeanism'' (

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, 2010). *''The European Superpower'' (

, 2007). *''Environmental Policy in the European Union'' (

, 2001). *''Acid Earth: The Global Threat of Acid Pollution'' (

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, 3rd edition, 1997). *''The Global Environmental Movement'' (

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, 1995). *''British Politics and the Environment'' (

, 1991).

External links

Faculty web page at IUPUI.

Review essay "Europe, Europeanism, and European Nationalism" in ''European Political Science''.

Review essay: "The New European Imaginary" in ''European Journal of Social Theory''.

Review of "The European Superpower" in ''Journal of Common Market Studies''.

Review of "The European Superpower" in ''Foreign Affairs''.

Review of "The European Superpower" in ''EU Studies Association Review''. {{DEFAULTSORT:McCormick, John Living people American political scientists 1954 births Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis faculty Historians of European integration