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,The Politics of the European Union
A new introduction to the European Union which uses the lens
of comparative politics. This approach helps students understand
the EU through comparisons with domestic politics and links
with broader debates in political science. The text is supported by
numerous examples, and chapters include briefings, fact files and
controversy boxes which highlight important information and
controversial issues in EU politics to widen and deepen student
understanding. The authors have developed online ‘Navigating the
EU’ exercises that introduce students to useful sources of information
on the Internet and help them to analyse policy-making in the EU.
This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to EU politics and
covers history, theory, key institutions and participants, as well as
policies and policy-making.
H e r m an L elie v el dt is Associate Professor at Utrecht University,
Roosevelt Academy.
S e bastiaan P r in c en is Associate Professor at Utrecht University,
Utrecht School of Governance.
, c a m b r i d ge te x t b o o k s in c o m pa r ati v e p o liti c s
Series Editors:
Jan W. van Deth, Universität Mannheim, Germany
Kenneth Newton, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Comparative research is central to the study of politics. This
series offers accessible but sophisticated materials for students
of comparative politics at the introductory level and beyond. It
comprises an authoritative introductory textbook, Foundations of
Comparative Politics, accompanied by volumes devoted to the politics
of individual countries, and an introduction to methodology in
comparative politics. The books share a common structure and
approach, allowing teachers to choose combinations of volumes to
suit their particular course. The volumes are also suitable for use
independent of one another. Attractively designed and accessibly
written, this series provides an up-to-date and flexible teaching
resource.
Other books in this series:
KENNETH NEWTON & JAN W. VAN DETH
Foundations of Comparative Politics, 2nd edition
RICHARD GUNTHER & JOSÉ RAMÓN MONTERO
The Politics of Spain
JAMES L. NEWELL
The Politics of Italy
,The Politics of the European Union
A new introduction to the European Union which uses the lens
of comparative politics. This approach helps students understand
the EU through comparisons with domestic politics and links
with broader debates in political science. The text is supported by
numerous examples, and chapters include briefings, fact files and
controversy boxes which highlight important information and
controversial issues in EU politics to widen and deepen student
understanding. The authors have developed online ‘Navigating the
EU’ exercises that introduce students to useful sources of information
on the Internet and help them to analyse policy-making in the EU.
This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to EU politics and
covers history, theory, key institutions and participants, as well as
policies and policy-making.
H e r m an L elie v el dt is Associate Professor at Utrecht University,
Roosevelt Academy.
S e bastiaan P r in c en is Associate Professor at Utrecht University,
Utrecht School of Governance.
, c a m b r i d ge te x t b o o k s in c o m pa r ati v e p o liti c s
Series Editors:
Jan W. van Deth, Universität Mannheim, Germany
Kenneth Newton, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Comparative research is central to the study of politics. This
series offers accessible but sophisticated materials for students
of comparative politics at the introductory level and beyond. It
comprises an authoritative introductory textbook, Foundations of
Comparative Politics, accompanied by volumes devoted to the politics
of individual countries, and an introduction to methodology in
comparative politics. The books share a common structure and
approach, allowing teachers to choose combinations of volumes to
suit their particular course. The volumes are also suitable for use
independent of one another. Attractively designed and accessibly
written, this series provides an up-to-date and flexible teaching
resource.
Other books in this series:
KENNETH NEWTON & JAN W. VAN DETH
Foundations of Comparative Politics, 2nd edition
RICHARD GUNTHER & JOSÉ RAMÓN MONTERO
The Politics of Spain
JAMES L. NEWELL
The Politics of Italy
