The Politics of the European Union (Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics) - Softcover

Lelieveldt, Herman; Princen, Sebastiaan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107544904 ISBN 13: 9781107544901

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

This introduction to the politics of the European Union uses the lens of comparative politics to explore the history, theories, institutions, key participants, policies and policy making of the EU. The comparative approach enables students to use their knowledge of domestic politics and broader debates in political science to better understand the EU. Numerous real-world examples guide students through the material, and chapter briefings, fact files and controversy boxes highlight important information and controversial issues in EU politics to widen and deepen student understanding. The second edition has been updated throughout to reflect the results of the 2014 European elections, and new material has been added on the Economic and Monetary Union and the Common Foreign and Security Policy. A companion website features free 'Navigating the EU' exercises to guide students in their analysis of EU policy making.

About this title

Book Description:

This introduction to the European Union uses the lens of comparative politics to assist student understanding. The second edition has been updated throughout, and includes new sections on the Economic and Monetary Union and the Common Foreign and Security Policy. Exercises, case studies and real-world examples facilitate student learning.

About the Author:

Herman Lelieveldt is Associate Professor of Political Science at Utrecht University, University College Roosevelt.

Sebastiaan Princen is Professor of Governance and Policymaking in the European Union at Utrecht University, Utrecht School of Governance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107544904
• ISBN 13: 9781107544901
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 341