Politics in the European Union

Bulmer, Simon,

Politics in the European Union / Simon Bulmer, Owen Parker, Ian Bache, Stephen George, & Charlotte Burns. - 5th editon. - xxxvi, 596 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. - The new European Union series .

Revised edition of: Politics in the European Union / Ian Bache, Simon Bulmer, Stephen George & Owen Parker. Fourth edition. 2014

Includes bibliographical references (pages 516-543) and indexes.

Part One: The Historical Context —
The European Union: Establishment and Development —
From the Constitutional Treaty to the Treaty of Lisbon and Beyond —
Part Two: Theories and Conceptual Approaches —
Neo-functionalism —
Intergovernmentalism —
Theorizing the European Union After Integration Theory —
Governance in the European Union —
Europeanization —
Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union —
Part Three: Institutions and Actors —
The European Commission —
The European Council and the Council of the European Union —
The European Parliament —
The Courts of Justice of the European Union —
Interest Groups and the European Union —
Public Opinion and the European Union —
Part Four: Policies and Policy-Making —
Policy-Making in the European Union —
EU Trade and Development Policies —
Enlargement —
The European Union's Foreign, Security, and Defence Policies —
The Single Market —
The European Union's Social Dimension —
The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice —
Economic and Monetary Union —
The Common Agricultural Policy —
Environmental Policy —
Part Five: Issues and Debates —
The Euro Crisis and European Integration —
Brexit —
The Future of the European Union.

An accessible yet thorough guide to the history, theory, institutions and policies of the European Union, ideal for those studying the European Union for the first time
An expert author team uses clear, straightforward language to ensure that students fully understand the complex functions of the EU
Features four chapters dedicated to theory, each including a range of examples of the practical workings of the EU to help you apply theoretical perspectives to the real world of politics
New to this Edition: Thoroughly updated to reflect topical issues including Brexit, the refugee crisis, and political developments within member states.
Expanded coverage of the 'EU in Crisis' includes full analysis of Brexit and its implications for the EU and its member states.
A substantially revised chapter on Policies and Policy-Making covers a range of policy-making issues, from the single market, agriculture and environmental policies to trade and development aid.
A new author Charlotte Burns, Professorial Fellow, University of Sheffield, joins the writing team to bring new expertise and insight to the fifth edition.


9780198820635

2020938422


European Union.


European federation.

JN30 / .G46 2020

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