European Union Governance and Policy Making: A Canadian Perspective

by Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly (Editor), Achim Hurrelmann (Editor), Amy Verdun (Editor)

European Union Governance and Policy Making introduces Canadian students to the politics of the EU. Divided into three parts, the collection examines its political system (history, theories, institutions), specific policies, and some of the challenges that the EU currently faces. Geared toward students who are learning about the EU in Canadian classrooms, the text integrates Canadian content and examples to demonstrate how Canada compares to the EU. It discusses current issues such as the refugee crisis and the rise of populism, Brexit, and plans for deepening European integration in the wake of the Euro Area financial crisis. The introduction defines core themes and each chapter returns to these themes, creating structure and coherence.

536 pages, Paperback

Published March 27, 2018

Reviews

[Bella Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay so I read the second edition of this book (published in 2023) and it gives a phenomenal overview of European Integration to date. As a Canadian the comparisons throughout the textbook provided tangible examples that allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the EU. I also had the pleasure of going on the EU study tour with author, Amy Verdun, who is a phenomenal educator and can explain the EU in simplified terms for all understanding levels.