European Union Politics 3e

An authoritative text that covers both EU theories and the EU institutions, alongside material on the key policies, issues and debate. This text is an invaluable resource that provides students with a solid foundation in the subject. In the third edition Michelle Cini has added to the team of international specialists. Divided into five parts: The historical context; Theories and conceptual approaches; Institutions and actors; Policy and policy-making in the EU; Issues and debates, the book providese comprehensive coverage of a demanding subject area. The new edition includes two new chapters on Enviornmental Policy and Policy-Making in the EU. The online resource centre has been updated and additionational material added. * Carefully edited contributions from experts writing on their specialist subjects, providing students with comprehensive and stimulating content. * Assumes no background knowledge, making it accessible to students new to the subject. * Excellent learning features to support student learning including reader's guides, boxes of further information, key points, figures, questions, further reading, websites, and glossary. * Visually appealing 2-colour text.New to this edition * Additional editor Dr Nieves Perez-Solorzano Borragan. * Two new chapters: Chapter 13 Policy-Making in the EU and Chapter 22 Environmental Policy. * Coverage of differentiated European integration is now incorporated within the new policy-making chapter. * The Lisbon Treaty is incorporated within the text with updates online.