{"product_id":"the-european-union-politics-and-policies-paperback","title":"The European Union: Politics and Policies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Olsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly revised, the seventh edition of this accessible and highly respected text provides a rigorous yet digestible introduction to the European Union. Additionally, it authoritatively explains developments that continue to bring challenges to this powerful institution in times of great political change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eClearly covers the history, governing institutions, and policies of the EU;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully updated with new tables, figures, and photographs;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-text features such as Chapter Overviews, Questions to Consider, and Further Reading encourage deeper research and debate;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSustained discussion of transformative and historical change in the upheaval of Brexit and its ramifications, and the future relationship of the UK with the EU;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThrough reflection on destabilizing issues such as immigration and the years of refugee crisis in Europe, the continued crisis in the eurozone, tensions with Poland and Hungary, Euroskepticism, Russia, and the rise of populism;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncreased coverage throughout of women or minorities within the EU.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonathan Olsen presents the EU as one of the world's economic and political superpowers, which has brought far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans and has helped its member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for students of European and EU politics, this book offers an up-to-the-minute look at both the opportunities and existential threats facing the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Olsen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Texas Woman's University, US. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 314\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 31, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381125497010,"sku":"9781138340329","price":84.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ea09af633fec3e72e4fbd46454967305.webp?v=1777802965","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-european-union-politics-and-policies-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}