The European Union: How Does it Work? (The New European Union Series) - Tapa blanda

...[This] book provides the type of scholarship we need in order to better understand the EU. Vasilis Margaras, EU Observer

The book is written by well-regarded academics and practitioners. In this respect, the book has an added value since it not only mentions theory but also explains the real day-to-day politics of the EU. Vasilis Margaras, EU Observer

Given its ability to condense key information about the EU in an easy to absorb format plus the detailed reading lists and references provided make this a 'go to' book for the beginner or policy-oriented student.Alexandra Cirone, European Union Studies Association Review

The European Union: How Does it Work? is the perfect introduction to the EU's structure and operations for those coming to the subject for the first time. Leading scholars and practitioners cut through the complexity to explain how the EU really works and why it matters.

The third edition of this successful textbook has been updated in light of the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and the effects of the financial crisis on the Eurozone. It includes three new chapters, on the policy-making process, democracy in the EU, and EU internal and external security.

Student understanding of the main actors, policies and developments is aided by the inclusion of helpful learning features throughout the text. The European Union: How Does it Work is also supported by an Online Resource Centre with the following features:

For students:

- Multiple choice questions
- Flash card glossary

For registered adopters of the textbook

- Seminar questions and activities
- PowerPoint® presentations