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Politics in the European Union

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Politics in the European Union

  • ISBN 13: 9780198894018
  • ISBN 10: 0198894015
  • Edition: 6th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 03/01/2026
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary

Insightful and engaging, this is the most complete guide to the past, present, and future of the European Union. An expert author team examines in detail the theory and history behind the EU, before moving on to explore the institutions and policies at work, giving readers valuable insight into this complicated political body.
Key Features:
- An accessible yet thorough guide to the history, theory, institutions, and policies of the European Union, ideal for those studying the European Union for the first time.
- An expert author team uses clear, straightforward language to ensure that students fully understand the complex functions of the EU.
- Features four chapters dedicated to theory, each including a range of examples of the practical workings of the EU to help you apply theoretical perspectives to the real world of politics.
New to this edition:
- A new section (Part Five: Challenges and Prospects) includes a new chapter, Chapter 25, which reflects on the state of the contemporary EU following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency.
- The history chapters have been re-organized, and Chapter 9 on recent crises has been updated to include developments such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- A new history chapter, Chapter 10, considers the main historical drivers of European integration.
- The theory section has been refreshed - in particular, new material in Chapter 4 on post-colonial perspectives.
- The institutions chapters have been updated to reflect the European Parliament elected in 2024 and the reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President.
- The policy section includes new insight boxes throughout on contemporary themes and issues.
Digital formats and resources
The sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

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