{"product_id":"the-politics-of-the-european-union-paperback-9781009318341","title":"The Politics of the European Union (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009318341","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Politics of the European Union\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn introduction to the European Union from a comparative politics perspective, systematically analysing its functioning through comparison with national political systems.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHerman Lelieveldt (Author), Sebastiaan Princen (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009318341, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 April 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e380 pages, 18 b\/w illus.  1 map  15 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 1.7 cm, 0.63 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'Finally, an EU textbook that seamlessly weaves together comparative politics and EU politics … a richly textured, highly informative, yet accessible book for graduates and undergraduates.' Liesbet Hooghe, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and European University Institute, Florence\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe European Union is a key player in determining policies and politics in Europe, and yet understanding how it works remains a challenge. The Politics of the European Union introduces students to its functioning by showing the similarities and differences between the EU and national political systems. Fully revised and updated in its third edition, this introductory textbook uses the tools of comparative politics to explore the history, theories, institutions, key actors, politics and policy-making of the EU. This comparative approach enables students to apply their knowledge of domestic politics and broader debates in political science to better understand the EU. Numerous real-world examples guide students through the textbook, and chapter briefings, fact files and controversy boxes highlight the important and controversial issues in EU politics. A companion website features free 'Navigating the EU' exercises to guide students in their analysis of EU policy-making.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of figures\u003cbr\u003e List of maps\u003cbr\u003e List of tables\u003cbr\u003e List of briefings\u003cbr\u003e List of fact files\u003cbr\u003e List of controversies\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e List of abbreviations and acronyms\u003cbr\u003e List of country abbreviations used in tables and figures\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Setting the Scene: Origins, Analytical Perspectives and Institutions\u003cbr\u003e 1. The historical development of the EU\u003cbr\u003e 2. Analysing the EU\u003cbr\u003e 3. The institutional framework\u003cbr\u003e 4. Legislation and decision-making: putting the institutional puzzle together\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Key Actors in EU Politics: Citizens, Interest Groups and Political Parties\u003cbr\u003e 5. Public opinion and political participation\u003cbr\u003e 6. Interest groups and interest representation\u003cbr\u003e 7. Political parties and the European Parliament\u003cbr\u003e Part III. EU Policies: Agenda-Setting, Decision-Making and Implementation\u003cbr\u003e 8. An overview of EU policy-making\u003cbr\u003e 9. Agenda-setting\u003cbr\u003e 10. Decision-making\u003cbr\u003e 11. Implementing policies\u003cbr\u003e Conclusions and Reflections\u003cbr\u003e 12. Reflecting on the EU as a political system\u003cbr\u003e Key terms and concepts\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Constitution: government \u0026amp; the state [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Constitution: government \u0026amp; the state\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Constitution:%20government%20\u0026amp;%20the%20state%20%5BJPHC%5D%22\"\u003eJPHC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005258191128,"sku":"9781009318341","price":28.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781009318341i.jpg?v=1696791869","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-politics-of-the-european-union-paperback-9781009318341","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}