Description:
This textbook introduces students to the politics of the European Union (EU) and discusses the most important challenges the EU is facing.
Brief description:
Amy Verdun is a professor of political science at the University of Victoria.
Review Quotes:
"An outstanding and comprehensive introduction to the contemporary European Union. The book stands out for its systematic comparisons of the European Union with Canadian federalism, the thoughtful discussion questions and exercises at the end of each chapter, and the well-curated, up-to-date recommendations for additional reading. Highly recommended for both undergraduate and graduate courses on the European Union."
--Juliet Johnson, McGill University"This updated edition, written by the top EU specialists in Canada, provides a unique Canadian focused perspective on complex issues in European Union governance and policy. The range of topics, including executive, judicial, and legislative aspects of multilevel governance development of institutions, core policy areas and ongoing challenges of enlargement, mobility, diversity, democracy, and sustainability, makes it an indispensable textbook for university courses on the contemporary EU."
--Robert G. Finbow, Dalhousie University"A comprehensive, lively, and eminently accessible introduction to European Union governance, written by leading experts. A superb resource for Canadian students, pundits, and policy-makers!"
--Liesbet Hooghe, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and European University Institute, Florence