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The Politics of the European Union Herman Lelieveldt (Associate Professor, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)

The Politics of the European Union By Herman Lelieveldt (Associate Professor, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)

Summary

This new introduction to the European Union uses the lens of comparative politics to aid student understanding. It provides comparisons with domestic politics and links with broader debates in the subject. Real-world examples, briefings, fact files, controversy boxes and 'Navigating the EU' exercises help students understand how the EU works.

The Politics of the European Union Summary

The Politics of the European Union by Herman Lelieveldt (Associate Professor, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)

A new introduction to the European Union which uses the lens of comparative politics. This approach helps students understand the EU through comparisons with domestic politics and links with broader debates in political science. The text is supported by numerous examples, and chapters include briefings, fact files and controversy boxes which highlight important information and controversial issues in EU politics to widen and deepen student understanding. The authors have developed online 'Navigating the EU' exercises that introduce students to useful sources of information on the internet and help them to analyse policy-making in the EU. This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to EU politics and covers history, theory, key institutions and participants, as well as policies and policy-making.

The Politics of the European Union Reviews

'The Politics of the European Union is refreshingly new and is destined to be adopted widely as an undergraduate textbook. The authors have an excellent 'feel' for the practical workings of the EU policy process and, drawing on their knowledge of comparative politics, ask exactly the right fundamental questions about the EU as a polity.' Professor Jeremy Richardson, Editor, Journal of European Public Policy and Fellow of Nuffield College, University of Oxford
'The textbook is ideal for instructors who wish to provide an introduction to the politics of the European Union but also exploit the explanatory power offered by comparative politics. And it is ideal for undergraduate students who are problem-oriented but wish to move beyond mere description and understand the mechanisms behind political outcomes. Without being descriptively overloaded, the book summarises concisely the principal concerns and findings of the field, and the extent to which there is consensus or controversy.' Fabio Franchino, Professor of Political Science, University of Milan
'Finally an EU textbook that seamlessly weaves together comparative politics and EU politics. Herman Lelieveldt and Sebastiaan Princen have written a richly textured, highly informative, yet accessible book for graduates and undergraduates.' Liesbet Hooghe, Zachary Taylor Smith Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina, and Chair in Multilevel Governance, VU University of Amsterdam
Finally an EU textbook that seamlessly weaves together comparative politics and EU politics. Herman Lelieveldt and Sebastiaan Princen have written a richly textured, highly informative, yet accessible book for graduates and undergraduates. - Liesbet Hooghe, Zachary Taylor Smith Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina and Chair in Multilevel Governance at the VU University of Amsterdam

About Herman Lelieveldt (Associate Professor, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)

Herman Lelieveldt is Associate Professor in political science at Roosevelt Academy, one of Utrecht University's liberal arts honours colleges, located in Middelburg, the Netherlands. Dr Sebastiaan Princen is Associate Professor at Utrecht University School of Governance.

Table of Contents

Part I. Setting the Scene: Origins, Analytical Perspectives and Institutions: 1. The historical development of the EU; 2. Analyzing the EU; 3. The institutional framework; 4. Legislation and decision-making: putting the institutional puzzle together; Part II. Key Actors in EU Politics: Citizens, Interest Groups and Political Parties: 5. Public opinion and political participation; 6. Interest groups and interest representation; 7. Political parties and the European parliament; Part III. EU Policies: Agenda-Setting, Decision-Making and Implementation: 8. An overview of EU policy-making; 9. Agenda-setting; 10. Decision-making; 11. Implementing policies; 12. Reflecting on the EU as a political system.

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9780521740111
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The Politics of the European Union by Herman Lelieveldt (Associate Professor, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands)
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Cambridge University Press
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