European Union Politics
About this book
Cutting through the jargon of EU politics, the third edition of this engaging and informative textbook examines the history, institutions, processes and politics of the European Union with unprecedented clarity. The EU is a fascinating political experiment in regional integration and it has changed our understanding of Europe, how Europeans relate to one another, the role Europe plays in global politics and has even shifted our understanding of politics itself. Helping to make sense of it all in the author's accessible style, this book is underpinned by theory and the latest research throughout. Organised in three main parts, the text covers everything from the history of the EU and its treaties to the institutions that make up the EU and its policies in areas such as the economy, the environment and the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. This is the go-to text for all students taking courses or modules on the EU, as well as functioning as an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out more about how the EU works and what difference it makes. New to this Edition:
- Fully 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 respectively
- More emphasis on comparative politics throughout to compare institutions and policies
- Expanded debates on key issues of contention in the European project
- Expanded coverage of the most recent research into public opinion in the EU
- New Snapshot features in each chapter focusing on a particular EU country Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/european-union-politics-3e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- BRIEF CONTENTS
- FULL CONTENTS
- ILLUSTRATIONS AND FEATURES
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- KEY STATISTICS
- PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PHOTO CREDITS
- TOUR OF THE BOOK
- ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
- INTRODUCTION
- PART 1 HISTORY AND IDEAS
- PART 2 POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
- PART 3 POLICIES
- 28 CONCLUSIONS
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- INDEX