European Multi-Level Governance Contrasting Images in National Research
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Edited by Beate Kohler-Koch, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES), University of Mannheim and former Coordinator of the Network of Excellence on 'Efficient and Democratic Governance in a Multi-Level Europe' (CONNEX) and Fabrice Larat, Director, Centre d’Expertise et de Recherche Administrative (CERA), Ecole Nationale d’Administration, France and former Manager of the Network of Excellence CONNEX<i>'This very interesting and comprehensive book should be found at the bookshelves of the scholars dealing with governance or European politics, or at least those of their assistants, students, think-tank leaders, and all others who are somehow connected with European governance. The book offers a wide and fairly deep view at governance research in Europe. . . I have not read any other book which gives such a wide multinational overview of this topic in a single publication.'</i>
- VIt Skala, Central European Journal of Public Policy,
<i>'This is by far the most comprehensive account of the research undertaken on EU governance for almost two decades. This volume offers readers a unique review of the governance literature produced across Europe, and an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. It will prove indispensable to those who want to make sense of the changes under way in EU polity.'</i>
- Renaud Dehousse, Centre for European Studies Sciences Po, Paris, France,
<i>'This volume is a "must read" for anyone interested in understanding the history and evolution of the concept of "governance" as applied to a multi-level European Union. Based on an impressive research project, this study will help scholars both in and outside of Europe understand why the study of EU governance - as well as its perceived importance - varies so widely across national boundaries. It is eye-opening.'</i>
- Alberta Sbragia, European Union Center of Excellence / European Studies Center,
<i>'This ambitious stock-taking of research on EU governance provides rich insights into the different profiles of research across Europe. It identifies the variety of different national epistemic traditions and how these are evolving in response to the opportunities for scholars from across Europe to work with and to read each other.'</i>
- Helen Wallace FBA, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK,
The contributors illustrate that multi-level governance is a phenomenon perceived differently all over Europe. They observe distinct variations not only in the real-life impact of EU governance but also in different national research approaches, and showcase systematic empirical analyses of pertinent research projects across Europe. Recent advances in EU governance research form the basis for suggestions on how future research agendas could and should be directed.
This book will prove a fascinating read for academics, researchers and students with an interest in comparative governance, EU studies, and the social sciences.