Politics in the European Union

by StephenGeorge (Author), SimonBulmer (Author), IanBache (Author)

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  2011

  $3.25

  With new chapters on the Lisbon Treaty, environmental policy, and freedom, security and justice, the third edition of Politics in the European Union is fully up-to-date, and remains an essential textbook for students of EU Politics. Four sections on the theories of integration, the history, institutions, and policies of the European Union, provide a comprehensive and well-balanced introduction to the subject to suit all course structures. Theoretical concepts are covered in particular detail, and integrated throughout the text to encourage students to draw links between the EU in theory and in practice. An accessible writing style, combined with a variety of helpful learning features make this the ideal textbook for all students of European Union Politics, including those coming to the subject for the first time. This textbook is also supported by an extensive Online Resource Centre with the following additional material for students and lecturers: For students: An interactive map of Europe An interactive timeline of European integration Multiple choice questions Flashcard glossary Web links For lecturers: PowerPoint slides NEW FOR THIS EDITION Essay questions Seminar questions and activities Figures and tables from the book

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  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.