European Union politics (6th edition)

Abstract:

This textbook seeks to  equip readers to understand the European Union (EU) and the topical debates and issues which surround it. Alongside comprehensive coverage of the history, theory, institutions, and policies of the EU, it features chapters on contemporary issues and current debates, including democracy and legitimacy in the EU, citizens and public opinion, the economic crisis, and a new chapter on Brexit. Helpful learning features throughout the text, including key points, questions, and examples, support learning.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction | Michelle Cini & Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán
• Part 1 - The Historical Context
  • The European Union: Establishment and Development | David Phinnemore
  • From the Constitutional Treaty to the Treaty of Lisbon and Beyond | Clive Church & David Phinnemore
• Part 2 - Theories and Conceptual Approaches
  • Neo-functionalism | Carsten Strøby Jensen
  • Intergovernmentalism | Michelle Cini
  • Theorizing the European Union after Integration Theory | Ben Rosamond
  • Governance in the European Union | Thomas Christiansen
  • Europeanization | Tanja A. Börzel & Diana Panke
  • Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union | Stijn Smismans
• Part 3 - Institutions and Actors
  • The European Commission | Morten Egeberg
  • The European Council and the Council of the European Union | Jeffrey Lewis
  • The European Parliament | Charlotte Burns
  • The Court of Justice of the European Union | Ilias Kapsis
  • Interest Groups and the European Union | Rainer Eising
  • Citizens and Public Opinion in the European Union | Simona Guerra & Hans-Jörg Trenz
• Part 4 - Policies and Policy-making
  • Policy-making in the European Union | Edward Best
  • Trade and Development Policies | Michael Smith
  • Enlargement | Ana E. Juncos & Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán
  • The European Union’s Foreign, Security, and Defence Policies | Anna Maria Friis & Ana E. Juncos
  • The Single Market | Michelle Egan
  • The European Union’s Social Dimension | Gerda Falkner
  • The Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice | Emek M. Uçarer
  • Economic and Monetary Union | Amy Verdun
  • The Common Agricultural Policy | Ève Fouilleux & Matthieu Ansaloni
  • Environmental Policy | David Benson, Viviane Gravey, & Andrew Jordan
• Part 5 - Issues and Debates
  • The Euro Crisis and European Integration | Dermot Hodson & Uwe Puetter
  • Brexit | Michelle Cini & Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán
  • The Future of the EU | Brigid Laffan

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