European Union: Power and policy-making

By: Jeremy J. Richardson

ISBN-13: 9780415715522
ISBN-10: 0415715520
Published date: 2015-02
“European Union: Power and Policy-Making 4th edition offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the European Union. Aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, its primary goal is to advance understanding of the European integration process in terms of the EU as a maturing and ongoing policy system. Written by a distinguished group of internationally recognised researchers, this new edition has been significantly improved to make it even more clear and concise. With an aim to stimulating students’ interest, this book addresses some of the more contentious areas whilst also continuing to cover the vital elements of EU courses including: Theoretical and historical perspectives The roles of the key institutions in the processing ofpolicy issues Different channels of representation The EU as a supranational ‘state’ European Union: Power and Policy-Making is a key textbook for students of the European Union and contemporary European politics”–