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Oxford The European Union How does it work? 2018 Edition by Daniel Kenealy, John Peterson, Richard Corbett
The European Union: How does it work? is the perfect concise introduction to the EU's structure and operations for those coming to the subject for the first time. In it, an expert team of scholars and practitioners cut through the complexity to explain the key actors, policies, and developments in the European Union and how these work in practice, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to properly understand this complex system. _x000D__x000D_The fifth edition of this successful textbook reflects the ongoing changes in the EU in light of the UK's departure from the union and the aftermath of the migration and Eurozone crises. It also features expanded coverage of democracy and legitimacy, highlighting this important and topical debate. _x000D__x000D_Students' understanding of the subject is aided by helpful learning features throughout the text. 'How it really works' boxes demonstrate the working of the EU in practice and challenge students to contrast this with the theoretical perspectives they encounter. Meanwhile, 'Compared to what?' features examine aspects of the EU and its workings in relation to other entities, encouraging students to think laterally and critically about the reality of politics in the European Union. _x000D__x000D__x000D_The text is also supported by online resources designed to make teaching and learning more effective for both students and instructors. These include: _x000D__x000D_For students: _x000D_- Test your understanding and receive instant feedback with a range of multiple-choice questions_x000D_- Revise key terms and test your knowledge of terminology from the book with our digital flashcard glossary _x000D__x000D_For registered adopters of the textbook: _x000D_- Guide class debate with suggested seminar questions and activities_x000D_- Adapt PowerPoint(R) slides as a basis for lecture presentations, or use as handouts in class_x000D_ Table of Contents :- _x000D_
Part One: Background_x000D_
1: Daniel Kenealy, John Peterson & Richard Corbett: Introduction_x000D_
2: Desmond Dinan: How did we get here?_x000D_
Part Two: Major Actors_x000D_
3: Richard Corbett, John Peterson & Daniel Kenealy: The EU's Institutions_x000D_
4: Brigid Laffan: Member States_x000D_
Part Three: Policies and Policy-Making_x000D_
5: John Peterson with Alberta Sbragia & Francesco Stolfi: Key Policies_x000D_
6: Daniel Kenealy with Fiona Hayes-Renshaw: How Policies are Made_x000D_
7: Richard Corbett: Democracy in the European Union_x000D_
Part Four: The EU and the Wider World_x000D_
8: Ulrich Sedelmeier with Graham Avery: EU Enlargement and Wider Europe_x000D_
9: John Peterson & Niklas Helwig: The EU as a Global Actor_x000D_
10: Daniel Kenealy, John Peterson, & Richard Corbett: Brexit and the Future of Two Unions_x000D_
11: John Peterson, Daniel Kenealy & Richard Corbett: Conclusion_x000D_