Foundations of European Politics

by: Catherine E. De Vries (Author),Sara B. Hobolt(Author),Sven-Oliver Proksch(Author),Jonathan B. Slapin(Author)&1more

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2021/7/1

Language: English

Print Length: 336 pages

ISBN-10: 0198831307

ISBN-13: 9780198831303

Book Description

Foundations of European Politics offers an accessible introduction to European politics using a coherent analytical framework. It presents students with the basic theoretical and empirical toolkit of social scientific researchers, and explains how an analytic principal-agent approach can be used to understand both domestic and EU-level policy-making in Europe.The book draws on cutting edge research from all areas of European politics - from national and EU institutions, to political behaviour and policy-making - and uses case studies and examples throughout to help students compare different electoral systems, parties and govements across Europe. The book is structured thematically in five parts, beginning with theoretical foundations; moving on to examine citizens and voters, elections and parties, govements and policy; and finally covering the rule of law, democracy and backsliding. Digital formats and resourcesFoundations of European Politics is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. · The ebook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra leaing support:www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks· Online resources for students include:multiple choice questions, web links, introduction to important datasets, and interactive data exercises · Online resources for lecturers include:seminar activities, test-bank questions and adaptable PowerPoint slides.

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Foundations of European Politics offers an accessible introduction to European politics using a coherent analytical framework. It presents students with the basic theoretical and empirical toolkit of social scientific researchers, and explains how an analytic principal-agent approach can be used to understand both domestic and EU-level policy-making in Europe.The book draws on cutting edge research from all areas of European politics - from national and EU institutions, to political behaviour and policy-making - and uses case studies and examples throughout to help students compare different electoral systems, parties and govements across Europe. The book is structured thematically in five parts, beginning with theoretical foundations; moving on to examine citizens and voters, elections and parties, govements and policy; and finally covering the rule of law, democracy and backsliding. Digital formats and resourcesFoundations of European Politics is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. · The ebook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra leaing support:www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks· Online resources for students include:multiple choice questions, web links, introduction to important datasets, and interactive data exercises · Online resources for lecturers include:seminar activities, test-bank questions and adaptable PowerPoint slides.