European Politics (4th ed.)

This fully updated fourth edition of European Politics expertly and accessibly surveys the history, institutions, and issues that are essential for understanding contemporary European politics. Exploring a central question—"what is Europe?"—this book’s thematic approach helps students compare politics in individual countries and see the political big picture in the region. It examines not only countries which are (or were) in the European Union but also those eligible to join, to give students t