The European Union is a unique, complex, and ever-changing political entity which continues to shape both international politics and the politics of its individual member states. Politics in the European Union provides a clear analysis of the theory, history, policies, and institutions of theEU, giving students a well-rounded introduction to the subject. With an updated history section, this text weaves together material on key contemporary concerns, including the Eurozone crisis and the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty, with a thorough consideration of the workings and remit of theEuropean Union.
Complete and detailed in its coverage, with a consolidated and updated history section, this text weaves together material on key contemporary concerns including the Eurozone crisis and the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty with a ...
This edition includes two new chapters on the Treaty of the European Union, and the issue of external relations. It details the origins and development of the Community, then analyzes...
Introduces the European Union through the lens of comparative politics. Exercises, case studies and real-world examples facilitate student learning.
Revised and updated in light of current events--including the Greek financial crisis--theaccessible and wide-ranging nature of the fifth edition makes this the ideal starting point for students new to this evolving subject.
Cutting through the jargon of EU politics, this book examines the history, institutions, processes and politics of the European Union.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the development, making and implementation of European Union environmental politics and identifies the central areas and instruments of EU environmental policy. It analyses...
Starting from the observation that the European Union now possesses many of the attributes of modern political systems, Hix and Høyland take an innovative approach to analysing, researching and teaching the EU. Using the general theories ...
The Government and Politics of the European Community
The text is enhanced by excellent learning features including reader's guides, text boxes, key points, figures, questions, further reading, web links, and a glossary.
Thoroughly revised, the seventh edition of this accessible and highly respected text provides a rigorous yet digestible introduction to the European Union.