Politics and International Relations 2011 (UK) - Routledge

ForthcomiNg
The European union’s New
democracies
Politics of the Accession States
Karen Henderson, University of Leicester, UK
The enlargement of the European Union (EU), with the
accession of ten new member states, is probably the
most important moment in its history.
The European Union’s New Democracies is carefully
designed to introduce students to the politics of the
post-communist states which are now part of the EU. It
also explains the political systems of the states of Central
and Eastern Europe within the framework of European
integration. Written in an extremely clear and accessible
style it:
• provides comprehensive coverage of Hungary, Poland,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia
and Slovenia, as well as Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania
• explains the historical background to the transition
process
• compares the political systems, institutions, party
systems and constitutions
• examines the conflicts between ’old’ and ’new’ Europe
over foreign policy
• analyzes the development of the EU’s enlargement
policy.
Selected Contents: Introduction: Eastern Europe under
Communism 1945-1985 Part 1: The Transition to
democracy, 1985-1992 1. The Fall of Communism 2. The
Course of the ’Revolutions’: Country Studies 3. Redefining
Statehood 4. Constitutional Choices Part 2: The Struggle
to Consolidate democracy, 1993-1998 5. Building
Democracy, 1992-1998 6. Alternation of Government:
Country Studies 7. Economic and Social Transformation
8. Building Party Systems Part 3: The Return to Europe,
1999-2004 9. Negotiating with the European Union
10. The New Democracies: Country Studies 11. The Political
Systems of the New Member States 12. The New
Democracies in the Wider Europe. Conclusion: Europe
Reunited. Bibliography. Index
December 2011: 246 x 174: 288pp
Hb: 978-0-415-33263-7: £75.00
Pb: 978-0-415-33264-4: £19.99
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The End of European
Integration
Anti-Europeanism Examined
Paul Taylor
Series: Routledge/UACES Contemporary European
Studies
Written by a leading
international expert on
European integration, this
volume examines the European
Union in a period of hesitation
about future integration in the
early twenty-first century.
2007: 234 x 156: 200pp
Hb: 978-0-415-43105-7: £85.00
Pb: 978-0-415-43106-4: £22.99
eBook: 978-0-203-93568-2
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2nd edition
European union
An Historical and Political Survey
Richard McAllister, University of Edinburgh, UK
The new edition of this
best-selling text provides the
most up-to-date single volume
history of the European Union
from its origins through to the
present day. Fully updated and
revised throughout, this is the
ideal starting point for students
and others wishing to read an
accessible, readable and
comprehensive account of the
development of the EU.
Topics new to this edition:
• the impact of the Euro and economic and monetary
union
• analysis of post-9/11 splits in the EU over Afghanistan
and Iraq, and debates on the new European security
order and the threat posed by terrorism
• the enlargement of the EU to 27 members and
discussions over further expansion
• the initial failure of the EU Constitutional Treaty
• the growth in Euroscepticism across the continent.
An engaging contribution to the understanding of the
past, present and uncertain future of European
integration, European Union is essential reading for all
students of European history, European Union politics,
and International Relations.
2009: 234 x 156: 296pp
Hb: 978-0-415-40762-5: £90.00
Pb: 978-0-415-40761-8: £24.99
eBook: 978-0-203-87569-8
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ForthcomiNg
2nd edition
The Politics of the New Germany
Simon Green, University of Birmingham, UK,
dan Hough, University of Sussex, UK and
Alister Miskimmon, University of Stirling
Browse and order online: www.routledge.com/politics
euroPeAN Politics
2nd edition
The Origins &
development of the European
union 1945-2008
A History of European Integration
Martin dedman, Baylor University, Texas, USA
The new edition of this
accessible introduction to the
history of the European Union
(EU) has been fully revised and
updated to reflect the
significant changes within the
EU over the past decade.
Revealing the politics beneath
the surface, national rivalries
and changing positions behind
events, meetings and treaty
negotiations, the text:
• provides a thematic history of
European economic and political integration in its
economic, military, monetary and political contexts
• outlines the major schools of thought regarding the
causes and motives for European economic integration
including the theories of Lipgens, Haas and Milward
• considers the economic and political reasons for
establishing supranational organisations
• evaluates the impact of the collapse of communism on
the EU, its policy implications and member states’
responses
• contains new and updated material on the Euro,
enlargement of the EU, the constitutional debate, EU
economic, monetary and foreign policies and other key
recent developments.
2009: 234 x 156: 224pp
Hb: 978-0-415-43560-4: £85.00
Pb: 978-0-415-43561-1: £21.99
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’This thematic treatment of contemporary Germany fills a much-needed gap in the student-oriented
literature. The authors have succeeded in producing a fascinating and highly accessible account of all the
key issues facing Germany today, making this book a ’must read’ for any undergraduate student of
German and European Studies.’ – Paul Cooke, University of Leeds, UK
’Recommended. All readership levels.’ – CHOICE, October 2008 Vol. 46 No. 02
The Politics of the New Germany continues to provide the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date
textbook on contemporary German Politics. It covers the entire postwar era but has a particular focus on the
post-reunification era.
This 2nd edition has been revised and updated throughout and features new material on:
• Grand Coalition • Lisbon treaty
• Constitutional Court • financial crisis and credit crunch
• reform of social policy • Afghanistan.
Selected Contents: Introduction 1. Germany and the Burden of History 2. Germany’s Post-War Development, 1945-1989 3.
Towards German Unity? 4. A Blockaded System of Government? 5. The Party System and Electoral Behaviour: The Path to
Stable Instability? 6. Economic Management: The End of the German Model? 7. Citizenship and Demographics: A Country of
Immigration? 8. The Reform of the Welfare State? 9. Germany and the European Union: A European Germany or a German
Europe? 10. Foreign and Security Policy: A New Role for the Twenty-First Century? 11. Conclusion
August 2011: 246 x 174: 208pp
Hb: 978-0-415-60438-3: £80.00
Pb: 978-0-415-60439-0: £23.99
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