The Political System of the European Union


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Introduction : explaining the EU political system -- Executive politics -- Legislative politics -- Judicial politics -- Pulic opinion -- Democracy, parties and elections -- Interest representation -- Regulation of the single market -- Expenditure policies -- Economic and monetary union -- Interior policies -- Foreign policies -- Conclusion : a political system in crisis?




The Political System of the European Union


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Systematically revised and rewritten throughout and updated to cover the impact of EU enlargement, this text analyzes the EU as a political system using the methods of comparative political science.




How the EU Really Works


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This book provides a concise analysis of the EU and its dynamics by paying particular attention to its day to day operation. It proposes to help students and scholars understand its evolution, its institutions, its decision-making and the interactions between the EU and various actors. Avoiding abstract theorizing, the authors propose an easy to read analysis of how the Union works while recognizing the complexity of the situation. Throughout the book, the key issues of European integration are addressed: democratic deficit, politicization, the role of member states, institutional crisis and citizen involvement.




The Political System of the European Union


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"Starting from the observation that the EU now possesses many of the attributes of modern political systems, Hix and Høyland take an innovative approach to analysing, researching and teaching the European Union. Using the general theories of political science to understand how the EU works, this text covers each of the main processes in the EU political system - executive, legislative and judicial politics, public opinion, interest groups and democracy, and regulatory, monetary and foreign policies - introducing the key political science tools, reviewing the relevant theories, and applying the knowledge in detailed descriptive analysis. As well as incorporating new data and the latest research, this new edition examines the consequences of the dramatic political and policy developments in the EU over the past decade. The methodology used in the text makes the political system of the EU accessible to political science students as a whole, as well as those specifically studying and researching the EU"--




The Political System of the European Union, Second Edition


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A substantially revised and updated new edition of this highly-successful and ground-breaking text which analyzes the EU as a political system using the methods of comparative political science.




Politics in the European Union


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This is an account of the main developments in the process of European integration. It provides coverage of theory, history, member states, institutions and policies, drawing on academic debates including issues of legitimacy and globalisation.




Political Institutions in Europe


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A clear, accessible introduction to the institutional regimes of 15 countries in western Europe, by an outstanding team of leading European political scientists. Each chapter is devoted either to a single country or to a small group of countries, allowing students to draw sophisticated comparisons of their political parties, electoral systems, and institutions of goverment at national, regional, and local level.




The Politics of the European Union


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An introduction to the European Union from a comparative politics perspective, systematically analysing its functioning through comparison with national political systems.




The Politics and Economics of the European Union


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Jones (European studies, Sheffield Hallam U., UK) presents an overview of the aims, institutions, and policies of the European Union. After looking at the historical and theoretical perspectives on European integration, comparative looks at other integration projects are discussed in order to shed light on the unique features of the EU. In an examination of the EU's institutional machinery and policy processes, emphasis is placed on the dynamics of institutional change within the Union. Finally, the main EU policies are examined and evaluated. Jones expects that the EU will eventually become much larger and spends some time discussing the future implications of not only an enlarged EU, but also an EU that is more thoroughly integrated with non-EU European countries. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




The Political System of the European Union, Second Edition


Book Description

A substantially revised and updated new edition of this highly-successful and ground-breaking text which analyzes the EU as a political system using the methods of comparative political science.