{"product_id":"europe-simple-europe-strong-the-future-of-european-governance-hardback-9780745628523","title":"Europe Simple, Europe Strong; The Future of European Governance (Hardback) 9780745628523","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEurope Simple, Europe Strong\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Future of European Governance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFrank Vibert (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745628523, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 October 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.8 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'There is intense debate about the institutional structure of the European Union. Frank Vibert's book is a crucial contribution to this. It displays a deep knowledge of the Union and of the complex theoretical discussions about its future. In short, it is indispensable.'\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaymond Plant, University of Southampton\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Frank Vibert is one of the leading advocates of a European constitution that would emphasize the strengths of European government, namely the capacity to set rules that reach across the continent to secure common standards within a rapidly changing market. The message of strength through simplicity that lies at the heart of this book is both important and intriguing. \u003ci\u003eEurope Simple, Europe Strong\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for anyone concerned with the constitutional future of Europe.'\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbert Weale, University of Essex\u003c\/i\u003e'An attractive blueprint for reform' \u003ci\u003eEuropean Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA fundamental debate on the 'Future of Europe' is now underway across Europe with an official Convention headed by former French President Valerie Giscard d'Estaing considering wide ranging reforms to the existing Union. In an original and challenging contribution to this debate, \u003ci\u003eEurope Simple, Europe Strong\u003c\/i\u003e urges a radical rethink of the framework for the continent-wide political union now possible and desirable in Europe. It argues that the key to a successful system of government is the way in which it connects two systems of choice - market choice and political choice - and that Europe's present approach is likely to lead to a situation where neither system works well. The book examines the ways in which the two systems of choice have been impacted by globalisation and the information revolution and assesses how, in this new setting, European governance can be reformed to get the best out of both systems of choice. It concludes in favour of a new and simpler democratic structure.  \u003cp\u003eIn looking at how systems of market choice and political choice relate to each other in today's setting, the book brings together contemporary thinking on the regulatory functions of government, the role of rights-based politics in relation to vote-based politics and the relevance of models of business organisation to the organisation of government. It places special emphasis on how constitutions can be designed to promote tolerance in pluralist societies\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEurope Simple, Europe Strong\u003c\/i\u003e makes an original and challenging contribution to the European debate. It will be vital reading for a variety of academics and policy makers and for all those interested in the future of political union in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. How to Look at European Governance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Adapting to Shock: The New Setting for Governance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Projecting the Past: Conventional Scenarios for Europe's Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Reach of Rules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Signals and Noise: the Role of Rights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Networks and Nexus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The Spirit of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52406587228440,"sku":"9780745628523","price":49.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745628523.jpg?v=1784140460","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/europe-simple-europe-strong-the-future-of-european-governance-hardback-9780745628523","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}