The Political System of the European Union

by Simon Hix, Bjørn Høyland

Starting from the observation that the European Union now possesses many of the attributes of modern political systems, Hix and Høyland take an innovative approach to analysing, researching and teaching the EU. Using the general theories of political science to understand how the EU works, this text covers each of the main processes in the EU political system - executive, legislative and judicial politics, public opinion, interest groups and democracy, and regulatory, monetary and foreign policies - introducing the key political science tools, reviewing the relevant theories, and applying the knowledge in detailed descriptive analysis.

As well as incorporating new data and the latest research, this new edition examines the consequences of the dramatic political and policy developments in the EU over the past decade.

The methodology used in the text makes the political system of the EU accessible to political science students as a whole, as well as those specifically studying and researching the EU.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, Political Science

663 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 14, 1999

Reviews

[Alex Cone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have met Simon Hix. This makes this textbook all the better.

[Marco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Handy introduction to the EU's political institutions, practices, and policy developments, drawing connections between general political science theories and the specifics of the Union's context.

[Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comprehensive book to study and understand the European Union, which takes theorist approaches to each policy area into account in order to help understanding the system. Includes also clear examples about the development of the European Integration and also illustrates the current inefficiencies and problems of the Union. However, a bit outdated since the latest version has been published in 2005 and the effects of the Lisbon treaty and the first effort of a constitution are only slightly speculated. An updated version with the newest information for example about the current influences of the European parliament is most likely to be a perfect handbook.

[Jekaterina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Update Complete!

[Catalina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A comprehensive guide to the European Union. Although Dry at times, it provides you with sufficient information about the mechanisms and institutions of the forever changing chaos that is the EU.

[Matteo Dip · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice for the exam