The politics of the European Union /

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"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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lelieveldt, Herman
Other Authors: Princen, Sebastiaan
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Series:Cambridge textbooks in comparative politics.
Subjects:
Comparative government > Textbooks.
Europe > Politics and government > Textbooks.
European Union countries > Politics and government > Textbooks.
Online Access:http://assets.cambridge.org/97805215/18628/cover/9780521518628.jpg
Table of Contents:
  • The historical development of the EU
  • Analyzing the EU
  • The institutional framework
  • Legislation and decision-making : putting the institutional puzzle together
  • Public opinion and political participation
  • Interest groups and interest representation
  • Political parties and the European parliament
  • An overview of EU policy-making
  • Agenda-setting
  • Decision-making
  • Implementing policies
  • Reflecting on the EU as a political system.

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