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The Politics of Modern Europe
The State and Political Authority in the Major Democracies, Second Edition
2nd edition
9781858989631 Edward Elgar Publishing
This major text has been thoroughly revised and updated for the second edition. It sheds new light on the changing roles of the state in Europe and the European Union.
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Contents
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This major text has been thoroughly revised and updated for the second edition. It sheds new light on the changing roles of the state in Europe and the European Union.
After introducing conceptions of the state, bureaucracy, interest groups, patronage and political currents within Europe, Michael Keating focuses on the five major European democracies – the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. In each case, state and government as well as parties and elections, policymaking and territorial policies are investigated. Key new issues affecting the whole of Europe are discussed including:
• the effects of and prospects for European Integration and the single currency
• the end of the Cold War and its effect both on the boundaries of Europe and the internal politics of the countries of western Europe
• the debate centred on the retreat or strengthening of the state; the market versus politics in the age of globalization
• the consequences of increasing multiculturalism on the political order in nation states
Clear, concise and thought-provoking, The Politics of Modern Europe provides an excellent resource for students of European studies and the politics of Europe.
After introducing conceptions of the state, bureaucracy, interest groups, patronage and political currents within Europe, Michael Keating focuses on the five major European democracies – the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. In each case, state and government as well as parties and elections, policymaking and territorial policies are investigated. Key new issues affecting the whole of Europe are discussed including:
• the effects of and prospects for European Integration and the single currency
• the end of the Cold War and its effect both on the boundaries of Europe and the internal politics of the countries of western Europe
• the debate centred on the retreat or strengthening of the state; the market versus politics in the age of globalization
• the consequences of increasing multiculturalism on the political order in nation states
Clear, concise and thought-provoking, The Politics of Modern Europe provides an excellent resource for students of European studies and the politics of Europe.
Critical Acclaim
‘Although written as an undergraduate introduction to West European politics, the book has a good analytical approach and provides a valuable empirical overview making it useful as a reference work on higher levels as well.’
– Journal of Peace Research
‘I have no reservations about the publication of this book. It is reliable, straightforward and has a good empirical approach. It is geared to the undergraduate market and should serve as a useful introduction to West European politics.’
– Gordon Smith, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
‘Michael Keating offers an introduction to politics in Western Europe, based on an impressively varied past scholarship and a broad knowledge of European politics . . . accessible and expertly informed. . .’
– Kevin Featherstone, Times Higher Educational Supplement
‘The introduction provides an excellent review of the various political movements. . . . which have influenced European politics in the last twenty years. For the undergraduate the book provides a comprehensive introduction to European politics.’
– The Aslib Book Guide
‘This is an informative, highly readable introductory treatment of the institutional context of public policy, paying particular attention to contemporary European politics. The carefully compiled index is particularly helpful for students in this field.’
– R. Sibeon, University of Liverpool, UK
‘. . . this is an excellently crafted work. It has lively and clearly written coverage of developments in the late 1980s and early 1990s, good chapter bibliographies and useful and frequent tables.’
– Robert Boardman, Canadian Journal of Political Science
‘This textbook offers a distinctive approach to learning about European politics . . . students are provided an excellent brief foundation to understand British Politics.’
– T.P. Wolf, British Politics Group Newsletter
‘A good introduction for students, analyzing the political regimes of Western Europe and demonstrating that the European Union is the cornerstone of tomorrow’s Europe.’
– European Library
– Journal of Peace Research
‘I have no reservations about the publication of this book. It is reliable, straightforward and has a good empirical approach. It is geared to the undergraduate market and should serve as a useful introduction to West European politics.’
– Gordon Smith, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
‘Michael Keating offers an introduction to politics in Western Europe, based on an impressively varied past scholarship and a broad knowledge of European politics . . . accessible and expertly informed. . .’
– Kevin Featherstone, Times Higher Educational Supplement
‘The introduction provides an excellent review of the various political movements. . . . which have influenced European politics in the last twenty years. For the undergraduate the book provides a comprehensive introduction to European politics.’
– The Aslib Book Guide
‘This is an informative, highly readable introductory treatment of the institutional context of public policy, paying particular attention to contemporary European politics. The carefully compiled index is particularly helpful for students in this field.’
– R. Sibeon, University of Liverpool, UK
‘. . . this is an excellently crafted work. It has lively and clearly written coverage of developments in the late 1980s and early 1990s, good chapter bibliographies and useful and frequent tables.’
– Robert Boardman, Canadian Journal of Political Science
‘This textbook offers a distinctive approach to learning about European politics . . . students are provided an excellent brief foundation to understand British Politics.’
– T.P. Wolf, British Politics Group Newsletter
‘A good introduction for students, analyzing the political regimes of Western Europe and demonstrating that the European Union is the cornerstone of tomorrow’s Europe.’
– European Library
Contents
Contents: Preface 1. Politics and the State in Western Europe 2. The United Kingdom 3. France 4. Italy 5. Germany 6. Spain 7. European Integration Appendix Index
