The European Union - 6th Edition by Jonathan Olsen & John McCormick (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Covering the history, governing institutions, and policies of the European Union, Jonathan Olsen and John McCormick present 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. Unlike most other books on the EU, this text pays particular attention to the implications of the EU for the United States. Thoroughly revised, with new photographs and updated tables and figures, the sixth edition of The European Union explains developments that have brought severe challenges to the Union, such as the Greek crisis, the possibility of a "Brexit," tensions with Russia over Ukraine, and new waves of refugees into Europe. Essential reading for students of European politics, this book offers an up-to-the-minute look at both the opportunities and existential threats facing this powerful institution"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Covering the history, governing institutions, and policies of the European Union, Jonathan Olsen and John McCormick present 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. Unlike most other books on the EU, this text pays particular attention to the implications of the EU for the United States.</p> <p>Thoroughly revised, with new photographs and updated tables and figures, the sixth edition of <em>The European Union</em> explains developments that have brought severe challenges to the Union, such as the Greek crisis, the Brexit, tensions with Russia over Ukraine, and new waves of refugees into Europe. Essential reading for students of European politics, this book offers an up-to-the-minute look at both the opportunities and existential threats facing this powerful institution.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"Praise for Previous Editions" <BR> This is unreservedly a book I would recommend. Olsen and McCormick capably distill complex themes involving the history, institutions, and policies of the European Union. Without question, its scholarship and scope position "The European Union" at the fore of introductions to this field of study. Christopher Burdett, Virginia Commonwealth University <BR> A concise yet complete overview of the European Union. The clarity of the authors style helps to make this very complicated topic accessible and interesting to undergraduate students. Their explicit comparison of EU governance to the U.S. system is also very useful for an American audience. Jeanie Bukowski, Bradley University <BR> Provides a richly detailed and clearly written guide to this complex political system that is both comprehensive and filled with analytical insight. It will be as useful and interesting to scholars of the EU as it is accessible to students. David R. Cameron, Yale University <BR>One of the world s economic and political superpowers, the European Union has brought about far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans and helped its member states collectively to take a more assertive role on the global stage. "The European Union: Politics and Policies" covers the history, governing institutions, and policies of this unique entity, while also paying close attention to the implications of the EU for the United States. <BR>Thoroughly revised, with new photographs and updated tables and figures, the sixth edition of "The European Union" also explains developments that have brought severe challenges to the Union, such as the Greek crisis, the Brexit, tensions with Russia over Ukraine, and new waves of refugees into Europe. Essential reading for students of European politics, this book offers an up-to-the-minute look at both the opportunities and existential threats facing this powerful institution. <BR>Jonathan Olsen is professor and chair of the department of history and government at Texas Woman s University. <BR>John McCormick is Jean Monnet Professor of European Union Politics at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.<BR>"<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for Previous Editions</b> <p/>"This is unreservedly a book I would recommend. Olsen and McCormick capably distill complex themes involving the history, institutions, and policies of the European Union. Without question, its scholarship and scope position The European Union at the fore of introductions to this field of study." --Christopher Burdett, Virginia Commonwealth University <p/>"A concise yet complete overview of the European Union. The clarity of the authors' style helps to make this very complicated topic accessible and interesting to undergraduate students. Their explicit comparison of EU governance to the U.S. system is also very useful for an American audience." --Jeanie Bukowski, Bradley University <p/>"The previous editions of John McCormick's text on the European Union established it as a preeminent introductory book in the field. Its clear and concise style has made the text especially valuable for the American student who frequently lacks a background on the topic. The third edition continues this tradition by providing penetrating updates on the EU's enlargement and the recent transatlantic friction over Iraq." --Brian Murphy, co-director, European Union Center, University System of Georgia, and professor at North Georgia College & State University<br><br><b>Praise for Previous Editions</b> <br>-This is unreservedly a book I would recommend. Olsen and McCormick capably distill complex themes involving the history, institutions, and policies of the European Union. Without question, its scholarship and scope position The European Union at the fore of introductions to this field of study.- --Christopher Burdett, Virginia Commonwealth University <br>-A concise yet complete overview of the European Union. The clarity of the authors' style helps to make this very complicated topic accessible and interesting to undergraduate students. Their explicit comparison of EU governance to the U.S. system is also very useful for an American audience.- --Jeanie Bukowski, Bradley University <br>-The previous editions of John McCormick's text on the European Union established it as a preeminent introductory book in the field. Its clear and concise style has made the text especially valuable for the American student who frequently lacks a background on the topic. The third edition continues this tradition by providing penetrating updates on the EU's enlargement and the recent transatlantic friction over Iraq.- --Brian Murphy, co-director, European Union Center, University System of Georgia, and professor at North Georgia College & State University<br><br><b>Praise for Previous Editions</b> <br>"This is unreservedly a book I would recommend. Olsen and McCormick capably distill complex themes involving the history, institutions, and policies of the European Union. Without question, its scholarship and scope position The European Union at the fore of introductions to this field of study." --Christopher Burdett, Virginia Commonwealth University <br>"A concise yet complete overview of the European Union. The clarity of the authors' style helps to make this very complicated topic accessible and interesting to undergraduate students. Their explicit comparison of EU governance to the U.S. system is also very useful for an American audience." --Jeanie Bukowski, Bradley University <br>"The previous editions of John McCormick's text on the European Union established it as a preeminent introductory book in the field. Its clear and concise style has made the text especially valuable for the American student who frequently lacks a background on the topic. The third edition continues this tradition by providing penetrating updates on the EU's enlargement and the recent transatlantic friction over Iraq." --Brian Murphy, co-director, European Union Center, University System of Georgia, and professor at North Georgia College & State University<br><br>Praise for Previous Editions <BR>"This is unreservedly a book I would recommend. Olsen and McCormick capably distill complex themes involving the history, institutions, and policies of the European Union. Without question, its scholarship and scope position The European Union at the fore of introductions to this field of study." Christopher Burdett, Virginia Commonwealth University <BR> A concise yet complete overview of the European Union. The clarity of the authors style helps to make this very complicated topic accessible and interesting to undergraduate students. Their explicit comparison of EU governance to the U.S. system is also very useful for an American audience. Jeanie Bukowski, Bradley University <BR> The previous editions of John McCormick s text on the European Union established it as a preeminent introductory book in the field. Its clear and concise style has made the text especially valuable for the American student who frequently lacks a background on the topic. The third edition continues this tradition by providing penetrating updates on the EU s enlargement and the recent transatlantic friction over Iraq. Brian Murphy, co-director, European Union Center, University System of Georgia, and professor at North Georgia College & State University <BR> This is the best introductory text on the policies and politics of the EU that I have come across, being user-friendly, comprehensive, and representing very good value for money It deserves to be widely adopted as essential course reading. "Political Studies" <BR> Provides a richly detailed and clearly written guide to this complex political system that is both comprehensive and filled with analytical insight. It will be as useful and interesting to scholars of the EU as it is accessible to students. David R. Cameron, Yale University"<br><br>Praise for Prior Editions <BR> The previous editions of John McCormick s text on the European Union established it as a preeminent introductory book in the field. Its clear and concise style has made the text especially valuable for the American student who frequently lacks a background on the topic. The third edition continues this tradition by providing penetrating updates on the EU s enlargement and the recent transatlantic friction over Iraq. Brian Murphy, co-director, European Union Center, University System of Georgia, and professor at North Georgia College & State University <BR> This is the best introductory text on the policies and politics of the EU that I have come across, being user-friendly, comprehensive, and representing very good value for money It deserves to be widely adopted as essential course reading. Political Studies <BR> Provides a richly detailed and clearly written guide to this complex political system that is both comprehensive and filled with analytical insight. It will be as useful and interesting to scholars of<BR>"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jonathan Olsen is professor and chair of the department of history and government at Texas Woman's University. He teaches courses in comparative politics and political theory, with a specialization in German politics and the politics of the European Union. He is a three-time Fulbright Scholar and has had visiting appointments at the University of Munster, Potsdam University, and the European University-Viadrina (Frankfurt-Oder). His books include Nature and Nationalism (Palgrave Macmillan, 1999) and (with Dan Hough and Michael Koss) The Left Party in Contemporary German Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) and Left Parties in National Governments (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.)John McCormick is Jean Monnet professor of European Union politics at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). His teaching and research interests lie in comparative politics, with particular interests in the politics of the EU, environmental policy, and transatlantic relations. He spent the first half of 2013 as the Fulbright Chair in EU-US Relations at the College of Europe in Belgium. His other publications include European Union Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2nd edition, 2015) and Comparative Government and Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 10th edition, 2016).
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