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European Politics A Comparative Introduction

Bale Tim
Heftet / 2017 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781137581334
Publisert
2017-04-28
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
968 gr
Høyde
260 mm
Bredde
193 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
476

Forfatter
Bale Tim

Biographical note

Tim Bale is Chair in Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK. He has published widely on European and British politics.

European Politics A Comparative Introduction

Bale Tim
Heftet / 2017 / Engelsk
Bale Tim
Heftet / 2017 / Engelsk
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This timely volume offers a lively and engaging take on European politics. Bale provides clear and cogent analysis of the changing nature of politics within and among European states. The perfect starting point for those seeking to understand contemporary Europe.

Julie Smith, University of Cambridge, UK

Bale provides the perfect companion for navigating the fast-changing landscape of contemporary European politics. The book combines oodles of information with clear explanations of the latest political science analysis of the main trends and phenomena. A must-read for students and researchers of modern Europe.

Simon Hix, London School of Economics, UK

Politics in Europe today is more exciting, but perhaps also more complex than ever before. Tim Bale’s guide on European Politics is therefore a must read. It provides a comprehensive and exciting account of politics on the European continent. The book not only focuses on politics within specific countries, but also on the workings of the European Union. It is a truly pan-European overview.

Catherine de Vries, University of Essex, UK

A fully revised fourth edition of a popular introduction to the comparative politics of Europe, written by a highly respected authority on the subject. This lively and thematically organised text provides an accessible guide to the institutions and the issues that matter in a continent where the boundaries between East and West, and between domestic and European affairs are increasingly breaking down. Covering a wide array of countries it is a concise yet comprehensive overview of one of the world's most important and fascinating regions.Written in an approachable style and packed with up-to-date, real-world examples and information, this is the ideal place for students to begin and to deepen their understanding of Europe’s politics. It can be adapted as a standalone text on modules on Comparative European Politics and will be of use as a key reading on undergraduate courses on Comparative Politics more broadly, as well as European Union Politics.New to this Edition:- Updated throughout to provide coverage of developments such as the Eurozone crisis, the growth of left and right-wing populism, the rise of nationalism and Europe's on-going immigration challenge- Includes a short concluding chapter, rounding up and considering the future of the book's core themes of Europeanization and multilevel governance- Additional country profiles on Croatia and Greece to ensure representative treatment of the key countries in Europe today
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Introduction 1. Europe – a continent in the making 2. The end of the nation state?3. From government to governance – running the state, making policy and policing the constitution 4. Governments and parliaments – a long way from equality 5. Parties – how the past affects the present, and an uncertain future 6. Elections, voting and referendums – systems, turnout, preferences and unpredictability 7. The media – player and recorder 8. Participation and pressure politics – civil society, organized interests and social movements 9. Politics over markets: does politics – and left and right – still matter? 10. Not wanted, but needed – migrants and minorities 11. Protecting and promoting – Europe’s international politics.
Les mer
Covering a wide array of countries, this thematically organised text offers an accessible guide to the institutions and issues that characterise one of the world's most important and fascinating regions. Packed with up-to-date, real-world examples and information, this is the ideal place for students to begin and to deepen their understanding of Europe’s politics. It can be adapted as a standalone text on modules on Comparative European Politics and will be of use as a key reading on undergraduate courses on Comparative Politics more broadly, as well as European Union Politics.
Les mer
A fully updated and revised fourth edition of a highly acclaimed textbook, written by an authority in the field of European politics

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This timely volume offers a lively and engaging take on European politics. Bale provides clear and cogent analysis of the changing nature of politics within and among European states. The perfect starting point for those seeking to understand contemporary Europe.

Julie Smith, University of Cambridge, UK

Bale provides the perfect companion for navigating the fast-changing landscape of contemporary European politics. The book combines oodles of information with clear explanations of the latest political science analysis of the main trends and phenomena. A must-read for students and researchers of modern Europe.

Simon Hix, London School of Economics, UK

Politics in Europe today is more exciting, but perhaps also more complex than ever before. Tim Bale’s guide on European Politics is therefore a must read. It provides a comprehensive and exciting account of politics on the European continent. The book not only focuses on politics within specific countries, but also on the workings of the European Union. It is a truly pan-European overview.

Catherine de Vries, University of Essex, UK

A fully revised fourth edition of a popular introduction to the comparative politics of Europe, written by a highly respected authority on the subject. This lively and thematically organised text provides an accessible guide to the institutions and the issues that matter in a continent where the boundaries between East and West, and between domestic and European affairs are increasingly breaking down. Covering a wide array of countries it is a concise yet comprehensive overview of one of the world's most important and fascinating regions.Written in an approachable style and packed with up-to-date, real-world examples and information, this is the ideal place for students to begin and to deepen their understanding of Europe’s politics. It can be adapted as a standalone text on modules on Comparative European Politics and will be of use as a key reading on undergraduate courses on Comparative Politics more broadly, as well as European Union Politics.New to this Edition:- Updated throughout to provide coverage of developments such as the Eurozone crisis, the growth of left and right-wing populism, the rise of nationalism and Europe's on-going immigration challenge- Includes a short concluding chapter, rounding up and considering the future of the book's core themes of Europeanization and multilevel governance- Additional country profiles on Croatia and Greece to ensure representative treatment of the key countries in Europe today
Les mer
Introduction 1. Europe – a continent in the making 2. The end of the nation state?3. From government to governance – running the state, making policy and policing the constitution 4. Governments and parliaments – a long way from equality 5. Parties – how the past affects the present, and an uncertain future 6. Elections, voting and referendums – systems, turnout, preferences and unpredictability 7. The media – player and recorder 8. Participation and pressure politics – civil society, organized interests and social movements 9. Politics over markets: does politics – and left and right – still matter? 10. Not wanted, but needed – migrants and minorities 11. Protecting and promoting – Europe’s international politics.
Les mer
Covering a wide array of countries, this thematically organised text offers an accessible guide to the institutions and issues that characterise one of the world's most important and fascinating regions. Packed with up-to-date, real-world examples and information, this is the ideal place for students to begin and to deepen their understanding of Europe’s politics. It can be adapted as a standalone text on modules on Comparative European Politics and will be of use as a key reading on undergraduate courses on Comparative Politics more broadly, as well as European Union Politics.
Les mer
A fully updated and revised fourth edition of a highly acclaimed textbook, written by an authority in the field of European politics

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781137581334
Publisert
2017-04-28
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
968 gr
Høyde
260 mm
Bredde
193 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
476

Forfatter
Bale Tim

Biographical note

Tim Bale is Chair in Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK. He has published widely on European and British politics.

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