European Union Politics provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics and policy in the EU. It gives readers a sense of the colour and flavour of EU politics, while systematic coverage of different theoretical perspectives encourages a more sophisticated understanding of how and why the EU has become what it is today.
Unique in showcasing the flavour and colour of European Politics, moving beyond the technical to feature the controversies. behind policy decisions, to what extent and why do Europeans have an affinity to the European Union project
Engaging and accessible style to both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Packed with a wide range of maps, charts, photos and boxed features, which bring the material to lifeTwo dedicated chapters on the EU as a Global Actor and the EU in the World, missing from competing textbooks
new_to_this_editionFully updated to take account of the latest developments, including the ongoing Brexit negotiations, the 2019 European Parliament elections and more on the fallout from the euro zone and migration crises
Two new separate chapters to cover the European Council and the Council of Ministers respectivelyMore emphasis on comparative politics throughout to compare institutions and policies
Expanded debates on key issues of contention in the European projectExpanded coverage of the most recent research into public opinion in the EU
New Snapshot features in each chapter focusing on a particular EU country
John McCormick
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