European Union Politics

by John McCormick

This major new text provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics and policy in the European Union. Written in the author's inimitably accessible style, it brings the European Union to life, giving readers a sense of the color and flavor of European Union politics and its impact on the citizens of Europe.

 

* A major new introductory text specifically designed for students studying the European Union for the first time
* Broad and detailed coverage of all aspects of European Union politics and policy and the nature of European integration
* Written in the author's inimitably lively and accessible style - an extremely student-friendly new addition to a generally dry and dusty field
* Readable and relevant, and alive to the human side of the European Union and the impact it has on the lives of Europe's citizens
* Packed with a wide range of maps, charts, photos, and boxed features, including profiles of key figures in the theory and practice of European integration and country profiles of member states
* Companion website includes updated materials, self test questions and answers, a searchable chronology glossary of terms, weblinks, and further reading and an instructor's site providing additional teaching resources

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2011

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read the book of "European Union Politics" by McCormick for my Master of European Studies. This book gives a good overview of a variety of different concepts of the EU. It is great to have a broad but still in depth knowledge about EU institutions. The language is very easy to understand and to follow. There is also in each chapter a recap of the key terms, and easy and brief definitions. It is definitely good for students who have no notions about the EU at all or even come from a different continent and never heard much about it as it covers some very introductory features such as the Member State, the European Commissions and so on. However, to make it even more easy to follow I would have like to have a recap timetable of all the key dates at the end of the book. I believe this book is not really suitable for people who are already experts in the field.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested to know more about the EU.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the most current 2020 version of this textbook from cover to cover for a class...

[Sjaraf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for my specialisation, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the origin, enlargement, and integration of the European Union.