Contemporary Europe, 3rd ed.

This fully revised third edition provides a wide-ranging introduction to political, economic and social life across the whole continent of Europe. Ideal for students new to the subject, this popular text stimulates fresh thinking on issues and debates.

Contents:
1. Introduction: the many dimensions of Europe - Richard Sakwa
2. Historical background - Robert Ladrech
3. Towards one Europe? - Jackie Gower
4. The European Union: the challenge of success - Anne Stevens
5. Government and politics - Thomas Saalfeld
6. Political participation in Europe - Dieter Rucht
7. Social structure - William Outhwaite
8. The European economy 1950-2010: the miracle of growth and the sources of wealth - Vivien A. Schmidt
9. Regions and regional politics in Europe - Jörg Mathias & Anne Stevens
10. European security - Mike Bowker
11. The cultural dimension - John Coombes
12. Conclusion: endings and beginnings - Richard Sakwa & Anne Stevens