European politics : a comparative introduction
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European politics : a comparative introduction
（Comparative government and politics）
Palgrave Macmillan, 2013
3rd ed
- : pbk
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Previous ed.: 2008
Includes bibliographical references (p. [413]-454) and index
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Description
This popular and highly praised text provides a lively and accessible introduction to the governance and politics of Europe. Thematically structured to address the key institutions and issues, it is genuinely pan-European in scope. Although no country is ignored, a range of representative countries (the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK) as well as the European Union itself, are used as key examples throughout the book and each of them is the subject of an in-depth double-page country profiles. The text is supported by a range of features, including: - Double-page country profiles with coverage of key issues - Debate boxes which give the pros and cons of contested issues - Key Point boxes to reinforce learning and aid revision - Further Reading, Web Links and Discussion Questions for each chapter The third edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of the latest developments and now includes coverage of the Eurozone crisis, governments' austerity measures and recent legislation affecting privacy and human rights.
Table of Contents
Introduction Europe: A Continent in the Making The End of the Nation State? From Government to Governance: Running the State, Making Policy, and Policing the Constitution Governments and Parliaments: A Long Way from Equality Parties: How the Past Affects the Present, and An Uncertain Future Elections, Voting and Referendums: Systems, Turnout, Preferences and Unpredictability The Media: Player and Recorder Participation and Pressure Politics: Civil Society, Organised Interests and Social Movements Politics Over Markets: Does Politics - and Left and Right - Still Matter? Not Wanted but Needed: Migrants and Minorities Protecting and Promoting: Europe's International Politics
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