European Union Politics - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199248362 ISBN 13 : 9780199248360

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2003

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive and accessible account of the European Union. Its 29 chapters provide extensive coverage of theory, history, member states, institutions and organized interests, and policies. Politics in the European Union is distinguished from other textbooks in the field by its analysis based on the main academic debates on the EU, and also contains innovative pedagogical features, including sections on further reading, summary points, and key questions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

European Union Politics is the most complete, current, issues-led textbook on the European Union. Written by an expert team of contributors, it fully equips students to understand the European Union and the topical debates and issues which surround it. Alongside comprehensive coverage of the history, theory, institutions, and policies of the EU, the book features a whole section on contemporary issues and current debates, including democracy and legitimacy in the EU, public opinion, the economic crisis, and a brand new chapter on the future of the EU, which is written by a leading expert in the subject. The accessible and wide-ranging nature of this text makes it the ideal starting point for all those wishing to fully understand the workings of this ever-evolving subject. Helpful learning features throughout the text, including key points, questions, and examples, support students' learning, and the book is fully supported by an extensive Online Resource Centre designed to help students take their learning further. For students: - Test your knowledge of the chapters and receive instant feedback with online multiple choice questions. - Take your learning further with relevant web links to reliable online content and links to OUP journal articles. - Revise key terms and concepts from the text with a digital flashcard glossary. - Prepare effectively for assessments with help from the online revision guide. - Expand your knowledge of the EU's member states with an interactive map of Europe. - Remind yourself of key actors in the EU with short biographies of important figures in its history. For registered lecturers: - Reinforce key themes from each chapter with suggested seminar and essay questions. - Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as hand-outs in class. - Encourage students to participate in active learning with examples of simulation exercises

Revue de presse

Written by experts in the various areas of EU politics, the text is always up-to-date and covers all topics essential for an introductory text. (Trygve Ugland, Bishop's University, Canada)

This is a great book and it holds a clear advantage over its competitors, primarily because of its great scope and accessibility. (Daniel Walther, Umea University, Sweden)

The best book out there on the EU. It really draws on on-going research and changes in the EU literature. (Diana Morlang, Santa Clara University, USA)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199248362
• ISBN 13: 9780199248360
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 478
• Éditeur: Cini Michelle
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Ufficio Anagrafiche Messaggerie; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie