The Government and Politics of the European Union

by Neill Nugent

Overview

In this fifth edition of the leading text in its field, Neill Nugent provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of the developments occuring in the European Union. As in earlier editions, this volume presents an introduction to the origins of the Union and provides detailed analysis of the powers involved, the influence and functioning of the EU's principal institutions and political actors, as well as perspectives on major policy interests and processes. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book contains extensive new material on such matters as the Treaty of Nice, Economic and Monetary Union, the Lisbon Strategy, security and defense policy, and EU enlargement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137454089
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/07/2017
Series:	The European Union Series , #133
Edition description:	8th ed. 2017
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	7.51(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.91(d)

About the Author

Neill Nugent is Emeritus Professor of Politics at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

PART I The Historical Evolution
2. The Deepening of the Integration Process
3. The Widening of the Integration Process

PART II Theorising the European Union
4. Grand Theories: Why Integrate
5. Middle-Range Theories: How to Integrate

PART III The Institutions and Political Actors of the European Union
6. The Commission
7. The Council
8. The European Council
9. The European Parliament
10. The EU's Courts
11. Other Institutions
12. Interest Representation
13. The Member States
14. Inter-Institutional Relations: Winners and Losers

Part IV Policies and Policy Processes of the European Union
15. EU Policies and the Policy Process
16. Regulatory Policies
17. Redistributive and Distributive Policies
18. Core State Powers
19. External Policies
20. The Budget
21. Present Realities and Future Prospects

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Neill Nugent has once again supplied us with a definitive textbook on the institutions and politics of the European Union. However it is much more than this. It is an essential reference book for both the academic and practitioner... [and] a masterful effort at explaining the inexplicable and at making the opaque transparent. (Political Studies)

The book is well organized, well researched, and clearly written. It answers almost every factual question that the undergraduate is likely to ask about the existing organizational structure of the Community, and the judgements that the author offers from time to time are invariably sound and sensible. (Government and Opposition)

Nugent manages throughout to convey the complexity of the EC system without confusing the reader. In short, it is an excellent book with which it is difficult to find fault. (West European Politics)

Editorial Reviews

In addition to being a core teaching text on the EU, the book provides a useful reference work for both academics and practitioners in the field.

European Access

Neill Nugent has once again supplied us with a definitive textbook on the institutions and politics of the European Union. . . . It is a masterful effort at explaining the inexplicable and at making the opaque transparent.

Political Studies

This is by far the best teaching text on the European Community. . . .

Journal Of Common Market Studies

Nugent manages throughout to convey the complexity of the EC system without confusing the reader. In short, it is an excellent book with which it is difficult to find fault.

West European Politics

Well organized, well researched, and clearly written. This book answers almost every factual question that the undergraduate is likely to ask about the existing organizational structure of the Community, and the judgements that the author offers from time to time are invariably sound and sensible.

Government and Opposition

This book delivers an exciting and in-depth journey into the theory, institutions, and key themes directly related with European integration. At a time when understanding the European Union is absolutely vital, this indispensable guide unlocks the essential insights to navigate its inner workings and influence on the global stage.” —Rik de Ruiter, Leiden University, Netherlands

“Government and Politics of the European Union is a state-of-the-art book that provides learners a comprehensive understanding of European integration. Drawing on the most recent literature and events tried-and-tested textbook is the newest edition of an excellent textbook used by many generations of instructors and students. It provides a general overview of governance and policy-making, whilst zooming in on a few important overarching themes. It offers an excellent resource for undergraduate teaching and is a must-have resource for policymakers and the general public alike.” —Amy Verdun, University of Victoria, Canada

From the Publisher