European Union Politics

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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 countryAccompanying 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.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781352009699
ISBN-10: 1352009692
Pagini: 520
Dimensiuni: 193 x 260 x 23 mm
Greutate: 1.18 kg
Ediția:3rd ed. 2020
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Two dedicated chapters on the EU as a Global Actor and the EU in the World, missing from competing textbooks

Notă biografică

John McCormick is Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA, and is author of a number of Red Globe Press's bestselling books in politics, including Comparative Government and Politics (with Rod Hague and Martin Harrop), Understanding the European Union and this text, European Union Politics.

Cuprins

Preface and Introduction PART 1: HISTORY AND IDEAS 1: Understanding Integration 2: What is the European Union? 3: Who are the Europeans? 4: First Steps (1944-58) 5: Building the Community (1958-95) 6: From Community to Union (1989-95) 7: Crisis and Opportunity (2004-present) 8: The Treaties 9: The Member States PART 2: POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 10: The European Commission 11: The Council Ministers 12: The European Parliament 13: The European Council 14: The European Court of Justice 15: Specialized Agencies 16. Parties and Interest Groups 17. Elections and Referendums 18. Public Opinion PART 3: POLICIES 19. Public Policy 20. Economic Policy 21. Inside the Euro Zone 22. Cohesion Policy 23. Agriculture and Fisheries 24. Environmental Policy 25. Area of Freedom, Security and Justice 26. The EU as a Global Actor 27. The EU and the World Conclusions.

Recenzii

McCormick's latest version of this widely-enjoyed book is sure to be appreciated by all scholars of the EU. Filled with snapshots of contemporary life within EU member states, the book is crammed with insights and statistics while still being fully accessible to anyone dipping their toes into this area for the first time.
European Union Politics is a real masterpiece. It offers an excellent overview of the various stages in European Integration, and the way in which the EC/EU has sought to overcome old and new challenges in specific policy domains. As such, this book provides an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students eager to familiarize themselves with European Union politics.
This is the perfect introduction for those wishing to understand how the EU really works. It offers a broad picture of the EU's political system in an approachable way and cuts through the complexities with great supporting features.
Detailed and insightful, the third edition of European Union Politics provides a comprehensive examination of European integration covering theory, governance, and key policy areas as well as offering snapshots of the individual member states. It is an excellent resource and textbook for students and indeed anyone interested in how European integration has evolved and the challenges and debates it encompasses. McCormick succeeds in making accessible an organisation and subject area that all too often are perceived as complex and impenetrable.
John McCormick has written a superb textbook on the history and institutions of the European Union. The book is comprehensive, up-to-date, clearly written and well organized. It serves both as an accessible introduction for non-experts and as a reference book for scholars.
This engagingly written and up-to-date edition provides an excellent basis for any student wanting to understand the nature and policies of the EU, as well as the current challenges it is facing both at home and globally. John McCormick's book is still one of the most comprehensive textbooks in the area of EU studies.
This new version of a modern classic preserves the accessible and comprehensive style of the previous edition while updating the text for recent events and challenges, ranging from the financial crisis to new security issues. It skilfully balances the full scale of EU-related questions, including its history, attendant theories, institutions and policies. Strongly recommended for undergraduates and graduates alike.
John McCormick's textbook on European Union Politics is a mainstay of the student studying the institutions and policies of the European Union. The book covers the key politics, policy-making and policies in the EU and is extremely comprehensive. The book is written in an engaging style and should be read by all students of politics, international relations, European studies and contemporary history, as well as by policy practitioners and the intelligent general reader.
From EU origins to institutional processes, from specialised EU agencies and elections to the full spectrum of public and foreign policies, John McCormick's third edition is an incisive, engaging, must-have text on EU politics, and will be welcomed by academics and students alike. The text provides important new material on the Euro Zone, interest groups and cohesion policy, with critical updates on the EU's emerging regional responsibilities and changing global roles. Readers will welcome the balanced range of chapters integrating concepts and theories with policies, impacts and outcomes, alongside helpful tables and maps, making the text itself a vital addition to contemporary EU courses.

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