Comparative European Politics: Distinctive Democracies, Common Challenges

This book provides an accessible introduction to contemporary European politics, focusing on key challenges, contemporary events, and real-world examples. It offers comprehensive coverage of the 27 member states of the European Union and includes up-to-date examples such as Brexit, migration policies, and the rise of anti-establishment parties. The book is written by leading scholars in the field and is supported by online resources, making it an essential resource for students and institutions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This comprehensive guide to comparative European politics offers the most extensive coverage of Europe, presented through a wide range of examples and applied to contemporary events. In Comparative European Politics, a team of expert authors delves into the politics of various European countries, providing insights into everything you need to know about the subject. From the fundamentals of democratic politics, institutions, and government practices to key contemporary challenges, this book covers it all.

Key Features:

A broad introduction to contemporary European politics, offering an accessible entry point to the fundamental elements of European democracies, institutions, and government practices.

A unique emphasis on contemporary political issues ensures a dedicated section exploring common challenges. This section examines topics such as immigration, European integration, the financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, providing students with a real-world context of European politics.

Up-to-date examples, including growing instability in Europe, Brexit, recent migration policies, the threat of international terrorism, and the rise of anti-establishment parties, help students understand the current state of European politics.

Engaging learning features, such as end-of-chapter discussion questions, thinking comparatively sections, and over to you boxes, facilitate students' understanding of why and how to compare European countries and their political systems.

Comprehensive coverage of the 27 member states of the European Union, with additional examples from the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Written by renowned scholars in the field, the book offers clear and insightful analysis of complex subjects, intricate relationships, and controversial issues.

Additionally, this book is available as an e-book, featuring functionality, navigation features, and links to enhance the reading experience.

Whether you are a student, researcher, or interested in understanding European politics, Comparative European Politics is an essential resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the region.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 188 x 247 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192866448
Edition number: 2 Revised edition