A major new thematically-organised introduction to the governance and politics of Europe. This text provides an accessible, up-to-date guide to both the institutions and the issues that matter in a continent where the boundaries between East and West, and between domestic and EU affairs are breaking down. Covering, but not confining itself to, a common core of countries (Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK), it is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to one of the world's most important and fascinating regions.
Table of Contents:
Europe: A Continent in the Making
The End of the Nation State? Federalism, Devolution and the European Union
From Government to Governance: Running the State, Making Policy, and Policing the Constitution
Governments and Parliaments: A Long Way from Equality
Parties: How the Past Affects the Present, and An Uncertain Future
Elections, Voting and Referendums: Systems, Turnout, Preferences and Unpredictability
The Media: Player and Recorder
Pressure Politics: Civil Society, Organised Interests and New Social Movements
Politics Over Economics: Enduring Differences Between Left and Right
Not Wanted but Needed: Migrants and Minorities
Making the World a Better Place? Europe's International Politics
Table of Contents:
Europe: A Continent in the Making
The End of the Nation State? Federalism, Devolution and the European Union
From Government to Governance: Running the State, Making Policy, and Policing the Constitution
Governments and Parliaments: A Long Way from Equality
Parties: How the Past Affects the Present, and An Uncertain Future
Elections, Voting and Referendums: Systems, Turnout, Preferences and Unpredictability
The Media: Player and Recorder
Pressure Politics: Civil Society, Organised Interests and New Social Movements
Politics Over Economics: Enduring Differences Between Left and Right
Not Wanted but Needed: Migrants and Minorities
Making the World a Better Place? Europe's International Politics