The European Union is a key player in determining policies and politics in Europe, and yet understanding how it works remains a challenge. The Politics of the European Union introduces students to its functioning by showing the similarities and differences between the EU and national political systems. Fully revised and updated in its third edition, this introductory textbook uses the tools of comparative politics to explore the history, theories, institutions, key actors, politics and policy-making of the EU. This comparative approach enables students to apply their knowledge of domestic politics and broader debates in political science to better understand the EU. Numerous real-world examples guide students through the textbook, and chapter briefings, fact files and controversy boxes highlight the important and controversial issues in EU politics. A companion website features free 'Navigating the EU' exercises to guide students in their analysis of EU policy-making.

An introduction to the European Union from a comparative politics perspective, systematically analysing its functioning through comparison with national political systems.

About the Author
Herman Lelieveldt is Associate Professor in Political Science and Jean Monnet Chair at University College Roosevelt, the liberal arts and sciences college of Utrecht University in Middelburg, the Netherlands. He teaches a broad range of courses in the field of comparative politics, EU politics and EU law. His research focuses on the politics and policies of sustainability transitions in food and energy in the EU and its member states. Sebastiaan Princen is Associate Professor in the field of governance and policy-making in the European Union. He teaches in bachelor's, master's and executive master's programmes at Utrecht University School of Governance. His research focuses on issues of international and European governance - more specifically, policy-making in the European Union. In recent years, he has published extensively on processes of agenda-setting in the EU. His current research deals with the role of policy paradigms in the EU, and the implementation of EU policies.

Reviews
Praise for the First Edition: 'In a world of either overly empirical or overly complex EU textbooks, Lelieveldt and Princen strike an excellent balance in writing a theoretically informed, empirically accurate and highly accessible introduction to the politics of the EU.' Mark Rhinard, Stockholm University in Public Administration
'Finally, an EU textbook that seamlessly weaves together comparative politics and EU politics ... a richly textured, highly informative, yet accessible book for graduates and undergraduates.' Liesbet Hooghe, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and European University Institute, Florence



Book Information
ISBN 9781009318341
Author Herman Lelieveldt
Format Paperback
Page Count 380
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 630g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 17mm