European Politics, 4th Edition

A fully revised fourth edition of a popular introduction to the comparative politics of Europe, written by a highly respected authority on the subject. This lively and thematically organised text provides an accessible guide to the institutions and the issues that matter in a continent where the boundaries between East and West, and between domestic and European affairs are increasingly breaking down. Covering a wide array of countries it is a concise yet comprehensive overview of one of the world's most important and fascinating regions.Written in an approachable style and packed with up-to-date, real-world examples and information, this is the ideal place for students to begin and to deepen their understanding of Europe’s politics. It can be adapted as a standalone text on modules on Comparative European Politics and will be of use as a key reading on undergraduate courses on Comparative Politics more broadly, as well as European Union Politics.New to this Edition:- Updated throughout to provide coverage of developments such as the Eurozone crisis, the growth of left and right-wing populism, the rise of nationalism and Europe's on-going immigration challenge- Includes a short concluding chapter, rounding up and considering the future of the book's core themes of Europeanization and multilevel governance- Additional country profiles on Croatia and Greece to ensure representative treatment of the key countries in Europe today

“"This timely volume offers a lively and engaging take on European politics. Bale provides clear and cogent analysis of the changing nature of politics within and among European states. The perfect starting point for those seeking to understand contemporary Europe." -- Julie Smith, University of Cambridge, UK "Bale provides the perfect companion for navigating the fast-changing landscape of contemporary European politics. The book combines oodles of information with clear explanations of the latest political science analysis of the main trends and phenomena. A must-read for students and researchers of modern Europe." -- Simon Hix, London School of Economics, UK "Politics in Europe today is more exciting, but perhaps also more complex than ever before. Tim Bale's guide on European Politics is therefore a must read. It provides a comprehensive and exciting account of politics on the European continent. The book not only focuses on politics within specific countries, but also on the workings of the European Union. It is a truly pan-European overview." -- Catherine de Vries, University of Essex, UK”

This timely volume offers a lively and engaging take on European politics. Bale provides clear and cogent analysis of the changing nature of politics within and among European states. The perfect starting point for those seeking to understand contemporary Europe. Julie Smith, University of Cambridge, UK
Bale provides the perfect companion for navigating the fast-changing landscape of contemporary European politics. The book combines oodles of information with clear explanations of the latest political science analysis of the main trends and phenomena. A must-read for students and researchers of modern Europe. Simon Hix, London School of Economics, UK
Politics in Europe today is more exciting, but perhaps also more complex than ever before. Tim Bale’s guide on European Politics is therefore a must read. It provides a comprehensive and exciting account of politics on the European continent. The book not only focuses on politics within specific countries, but also on the workings of the European Union. It is a truly pan-European overview. Catherine de Vries, University of Essex, UK

Tim Bale is Chair in Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK. He has published widely on European and British politics.

This is a fully updated and revised fourth edition of the highly acclaimed textbook, European Politics A lively and thematically organized introduction to the governance and politics of Europe, the book provides an accessible guide to 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 by no means confining itself to a common core of countries (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Sweden), it is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to one of the world's most important and fascinating regions. Written in an approachable style and packed with up-to-date, real-world examples and information, it is an ideal place both to begin and to deepen your understanding of European politics. The text is supported by a range of features, including:

The fully revised third edition of this popular text provides a thematically organised introduction to the governance and politics of Europe. An accessible, up-to-date guide, it covers the institutions and issues that matter, and uses nine representative countries as case studies throughout.

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