European Union Politics is the most complete and issues-led introductory textbook on the European Union. Written by an expert team of contributors, it fully equips students to understand the European Union and the topical debates that surround it.
Alongside rigorous coverage of the theory, institutions, and policies of the EU, the book engages with contemporary debates, and current crises. The seventh edition has been substantially updated, with significantly revised chapters on Brexit and the CJEU, as well as two new chapters covering the EU response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the European migration and refugee crisis.
The text's accessible writing style makes it the ideal starting point for anyone wishing to fully understand the workings of this complex and ever-evolving system. Throughout the book, students are supported by helpful learning features, including key points, questions, and examples.
Digital formats and resources
The seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.
The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
In addition to supportive learning features within the book, the text is accompanied by online resources designed to help students to take their learning further.
For students: - Test your knowledge of the chapter material and receive instant feedback with multiple choice questions - Revise key terms and concepts with a flashcard glossary - Prepare for assessments with help from the revision guide - Expand your knowledge of the EU's member states with an interactive timeline of the EU - Conduct further research with relevant web links to additional reliable content
For registered adopters of the text: - Reinforce key themes from each chapter with suggested seminar and essay questions - Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as hand-outs in class
1: Michelle Cini and Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán: Introduction Part 1: The Historical Context 2: David Phinnemore: The European Union: Establishment and Development 3: Clive Church and David Phinnemore: Carrying the EU Forward: the Era of Lisbon Part 2: Theories and Conceptual Approaches 4: Carsten Strøby Jensen: Neo-functionalism 5: Michelle Cini: Intergovernmentalism 6: Ben Rosamond: Theorizing the European Union after Integration Theory 7: Thomas Christiansen: Governance in the European Union 8: Tanja A. Börzel and Diana Panke: Europeanization 9: Stijn Smismans: Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union Part 3: Institutions and Actors 10: Morten Egeberg: The European Commission 11: Jeffrey Lewis: The European Council and the Council of the European Union 12: Charlotte Burns: The European Parliament 13: Paul James Cardwell: The Court of Justice of the European Union 14: Rainer Eising and Julia Sollik: Interest Groups and the European Union 15: Simona Guerra and Hans-Joerg Trenz: Citizens and Public Opinion in the European Union Part 4: Policies and Policy-Making 16: Edward Best: Policy-making in the European Union 17: Michael Smith: Trade and Development Policies 18: Ana E. Juncos and Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán: Enlargement 19: Ana E. Juncos and Anna Maria Friis: The European Union's Foreign, Security, and Defence Policies 20: Michelle Egan: The Single Market 21: Emek M. Uçarer: The Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice 22: Amy Verdun: Economic and Monetary Union 23: Ève Fouilleux and Viviane Gravey: The Common Agricultural Policy 24: Viviane Gravey, Andrew Jordan, and David Benson: Environmental Policy Part 5: Issues and Debates 25: Dermot Hodson and Uwe Puetter: The Euro Crisis and European Integration 26: Andrew Geddes: The European Migration and Refugee Crisis 27: Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán and Michelle Cini: Brexit 28: Eleanor Brooks, Sarah Rozenblum, Scott L. Greer, Anniek de Ruijter: COVID-19 and the European Union 29: Brigid Laffan: The Future of the EU
Michelle Cini is a Professor of European Politics and Head of the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies at the University of Bristol Nieves Perez-Solorzano Borragan is a Senior Lecturer in European Politics at the University of Bristol
Reviews for European Union Politics
I cannot think of a better introduction to the main topics in European Union Politics. The book covers all relevant parts of the EU including the history, theory, institutions, and main policies. * Dr Roman Senninger, Aarhus University * The most comprehensive textbook on the EU currently on the market. * Dr Jane O'Mahony, University of Kent * This is the best book for teaching the EU, and the students love it too. * Dr OEzlem Atikcan, University of Warwick *
