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OverviewEuropean Politics surveys the history, institutions, and issues that are essential for understanding contemporary European politics. Exploring a central question—“What is Europe?”, this text’s thematic approach helps students compare politics in individual countries and see the political big picture in the region. European Politics examines not only countries already in the European Union but also those eligible to join to give students the most comprehensive picture of Europe’s evolution in a globalized world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul KubicekPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.660kg ISBN: 9780205562053ISBN 10: 0205562051 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 12 May 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: What is Europe? Chapter 2. Political and Economic Development in Western Europe Chapter 3. The Development of the European Union Chapter 4. Institutions and Policies of the European Union Chapter 5. Parliaments and the Electoral System Chapter 6. Executive Authority in Europe Chapter 7. Legal Structures and Judicial Systems Chapter 8. Political Parties and Elections Chapter 9. Political Culture and Political Behavior Chapter 10. Economic and Social Issues in Europe Chapter 11. Security and Foreign Policy Issues Chapter 12. The Politics of Culture and Multiculturalism in Contemporary Europe Final QuestionsReviewsAn ambitious thematically-organized text that draws examples from across uniting Europe, Kubicek skillfully illuminates complex political issues in a way that undergraduates will find engaging. In addition to providing a useful frame within which European politics can be viewed, it covers the full repertoire of institutions and actions on which Europeans draw to address these issues. --John Scherpereel, JamesMadison University An ambitious thematically-organized text that draws examples from across uniting Europe, Kubicek skillfully illuminates complex political issues in a way that undergraduates will find engaging. In addition to providing a useful frame within which European politics can be viewed, it covers the full repertoire of institutions and actions on which Europeans draw to address these issues. -John Scherpereel, JamesMadison University Author InformationPaul Kubicek is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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