Politics in the European Union - Couverture souple

George, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 019878225X ISBN 13 : 9780198782254

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2001

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the European Union. It provides a full account of the process of European integration and the nature of the European Union, with sections covering theory, history, member states, institutions, and policies of the EU. "Politics in the EU" distinguishes itself from competing books by its comprehensive coverage and analysis based on the main academic debates about the EU, including: intergovernmentalism v supranationlism, issues of legitimacy, and the impact of globalization. The book opens with a full section on theory, providing guiding themes for the book as a whole, and introducing concepts essential to the study of the EU. These themes are carried through the whole book, giving students an excellent overall critical perspective. Each chapter includes boxed features, diagrams, figures, and summary points to highlight key points and provide practical examples. The range of coverage, the clarity of analysis, and clear focus on the needs of students make this an excellent introduction to EU politics.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

This new edition is a must for the students of European Politics. All-encompassing and captivatingly detailed, the book provides a comprehensive guide to the study of the European Unions history of integration and governance. It also offers an excellent and novel insight into the functioning of EU institutions and a whole gamut of EU policies. Up-to-date and pedagogically sophisticated, this book is indispensable for students and teachers alike! (Dr Elena Korosteleva, Aberystwyth University)

Politics in the European Union offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theories and history of European integration, the institutional set-up of the European Union and its policies. It combines in an admirable way thematic width with analytical depth. The integration of theoretical reflections in the more empirical chapters facilitates the comprehension and interpretation of the complexities of the European integration process. (Professor Sandra Lavenex, University of Lucerne)

This excellent second edition comes very timely and adds to the virtues of the first. It is comprehensive, insightful and the material is presented in a highly accessible manner for students. This makes it a first choice for introductory and advanced classes on EU politics and policies. Andrea Lenschow, University of Osnabruck

Présentation de l'éditeur

The second edition of Politics in the European Union builds on the comprehensiveness and accessibility of the first, remaining an authoritative introduction to the nature of the European Union and the process of European integration. Clearly divided into four parts, covering the theory and history of European integration, and the institutions and policies of the European Union, this text combines current academic debates with empirical data and offers a significantly expanded and more diverse discussion of EU theories than the previous edition. It addresses all of the most important new developments in EU Politics, such as the adoption of a Constitution for the EU; the enlargement of EU membership to incorporate ten new Member States; the elections to the European Parliament; and the nomination of a new European Commission. The book also contains enhanced pedagogical features that are focused on the needs of student and is supported by an Online Resource Centre Online Resource Centre: For lecturers: essay questions, figures and tables, seminar questions and activities and an in-depth examination of some of the key member states. For students: map of Europe flashcard glossary, multiple choice questions, interactive timeline and web links.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 019878225X
• ISBN 13: 9780198782254
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 476
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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