Religion and Euroscepticism in Brexit Britain

Religion significantly impacts how Europeans feel about the EU and has influenced the UK's 'Brexit' referendum. This book offers a quantitative study of how religion affects Euroscepticism and political behavior, examining support for EU membership, attitudes towards the EU post-Brexit, and the reasons behind the UK's vote to leave the EU. It provides valuable insights into the role of religion in shaping public opinion on European integration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Religion has exerted a profound influence on the perception of Europeans towards the European Union (EU) and played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the UK's 'Brexit referendum. In order to provide a comprehensive and accessible quantitative analysis of the impact of religion on Euroscepticism and political behavior, this book offers a valuable exploration. It delves into the multifaceted ways in which religion has influenced support for EU membership, from the UK's initial entry into the European Economic Community to the announcement of the Brexit referendum in 2013, and ultimately to the referendum itself in 2016. Furthermore, the volume sheds light on the enduring effects of religion on attitudes towards the EU post-Brexit. By examining the factors that contributed to the UK's decision to leave the EU, this book offers insightful perspectives on the underlying reasons behind this significant political event. Moreover, it highlights the profound influence that religion has on the way that citizens throughout Europe evaluate the benefits, costs, and values associated with EU membership, thereby exerting a potential impact on public opinion regarding European integration in the future.

This timely publication is of paramount interest to scholars and students specializing in the study of religion and public attitudes, contemporary European and British politics, as well as think tanks, interest groups, and individuals seeking to comprehend the complexities of Brexit.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 224 x 144 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367342258