Description
| Product ID: | 9780192866448 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Comparative European Politics |
| Subtitle: | Distinctive Democracies, Common Challenges |
| Authors: | Author: Neil Robinson, Rory Costello |
| Page Count: | 408 |
| Subjects: | Politics and government, Politics & government, Comparative politics, International institutions, Comparative politics, EU & European institutions |
| Description: | In this essential guide, the team of expert authors explore the politics of a range of European countries, providing insight into everything you need to know on the subject, from the fundamentals of democratic politics, institutions, and practices of government, to key contemporary challenges. This essential guide to comparative European politics provides the broadest range of coverage on Europe, illustrated via the widest range of examples, applied to contemporary events.In Comparative European Politics the team of expert authors explore the politics of a range of European countries, providing insight into everything you need to know on the subject, from the fundamentals of democratic politics, institutions, and practices of government, to key contemporary challenges.Key Features· A broad introduction to contemporary European politics, providing an accessible introduction to the fundamental elements of European democracies, institutions, and practices of government· A unique emphasis on contemporary political issues sees a whole part dedicated to common challenges, which explores issues such as immigration, European integration, the financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic· Includes up-to-date examples such as growing instability in Europe, Brexit, recent migration policies, the threat of international terrorism, and the rise of anti-establishment parties, to help students understand the real-world context of European politics· Developed with engaging learning features such as end of chapter discussion questions, ''thinking comparatively'' sections, and ''over to you'' boxes, to help students understand ''why'' and ''how'' to compare European countries and their political systems· Provides comprehensive coverage of the 27 member states of the European Union, additionally drawing on examples from the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina· Written by leading scholars in the field who provide clear analysis on complex subjects, intricate relationships, and controversial issues· Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to this Edition· Three new chapters cover topics around climate politics and policy, national governments in the European Union''s political system, and populism and its challenges to democracy. · A reorganized table of contents adds clarity. · Updated tables and figures and the addition of photos offer an engaging learning experience.Digital formats and resourcesComparative European Politics is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test multiple choice questions, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-03-01 |