European PoliticsDescription |
European Politics surveys the history, institutions, and issues that are essential for understanding contemporary European politics. Exploring a central question-“What is Europe?”, this text's thematic approach helps students compare politics in individual countries and see the political big picture in the region. European Politics examines not only countries already in the European Union but also those eligible to join to give students the most comprehensive picture of Europe's evolution in a globalized world.  |
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- Follows a thematic approach to facilitate more explicit comparison across countries and to give students a holistic appreciation of Europe as a region and in international context.
- Surveys major historical developments, including the history of the European Union.
- Examines political institutions and actors within the countries and the EU level.
- Assesses various policy realms, including economic, military, and social policy.
- Integrates pedagogical features in every chapter to reinforce students' understanding of key concepts and to encourage critical thinking about European politics.
- Chapter-opening anecdotes about contemporary European political events.
- “In Focus” boxes that provide examples of comparative analysis within Europe and even against the United States.
- “Is Europe One?” boxes that ask students to reflect critically upon whether or not there is a single and united Europe.
- A marginal glossary of key terms.
- Lists of key terms, critical thinking questions, and annotated suggested readings.
- Uses photos, figures, and tables to visualize and quantify key concepts.
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Table of Contents |
Chapter 1. Introduction: What is Europe? Chapter 2. Political and Economic Development in Western Europe Chapter 3. The Development of the European Union Chapter 4. Institutions and Policies of the European Union Chapter 5. Parliaments and the Electoral System Chapter 6. Executive Authority in Europe Chapter 7. Legal Structures and Judicial Systems Chapter 8. Political Parties and Elections Chapter 9. Political Culture and Political Behavior Chapter 10. Economic and Social Issues in Europe Chapter 11. Security and Foreign Policy Issues Chapter 12. The Politics of Culture and Multiculturalism in Contemporary Europe Final Questions |
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Author |
Paul Kubicek is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University. |
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Reader Review(s) |
“An ambitious thematically-organized text that draws examples from across uniting Europe, Kubicek skillfully illuminates complex political issues in a way that undergraduates will find engaging. In addition to providing a useful frame within which European politics can be viewed, it covers the full repertoire of institutions and actions on which Europeans draw to address these issues.”-John Scherpereel, JamesMadison University |
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