Bücher der Reihe Europe Today

This dynamic introduction to contemporary France analyzes the problems and possibilities of democracy in a globalizing world.

This clear and engaging text offers a sustained appraisal of Scandinavia's foreign policy and role in the global economy in the post-Cold War period.

The extent of Europe's influence in the twenty-first century is one of the fundamental questions in a rapidly changing world order. How much does Europe still matter in geostrategic affairs? Will the Europeans seek more international clout and be willing to pay the price for it? Above all, will the European-American partnership prosper or weaken? In the only comprehensive study available on the subject, leading international experts explore these vital questions for global peace and security. The book includes authoritative chapters on the foreign policies of the major European countries, of the European Union, and of Europe toward key regions and countries-especially the United States, Russia, China, and the Middle East.

Governments around the world traditionally distinguish insiders from outsiders. Explaining the innovation why states cede their sovereignty and eradicate or redefine the boundaries of the political community by including foreigners, this book analyzes the development of European citizenship and the evolution of supranational rights.

Now in its fifth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated-with a new introduction and an added chapter on Spain-this is the only work that offers a sustained and unified set of both country case studies and thematic chapters on the European Union. Written by leading scholars from Europe and North America, the book builds on a foundation of basic political information and explanation to develop distinctive and thought-provoking analyses of current debates. Informative and engaging, this comprehensive text will lead readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.

This compelling book represents the first systematic justification of the European project from a free-market viewpoint. Instead of advocating for the end of the EU, Rohac argues that conservatives must come to its rescue by helping to reduce the EU's democratic deficit and turning it into an engine of economic dynamism and prosperity.

This text analyzes the major post-unification developments that have tested and shaped the "new Germany" from a multilevel perspective. Informed by the authors' intimate knowledge of Germany, the book offers a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of a pivotal global player at a critical economic, political, and social juncture.

Now in its fifth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated-with a new introduction and an added chapter on Spain-this is the only work that offers a sustained and unified set of both country case studies and thematic chapters on the European Union. Written by leading scholars from Europe and North America, the book builds on a foundation of basic political information and explanation to develop distinctive and thought-provoking analyses of current debates. Informative and engaging, this comprehensive text will lead readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.

This clear text provides a comprehensive introduction to the EU's history, institutions, and policies in the context of the ongoing crises the Union faces. Explaining the different theoretical perspectives that are used to understand the EU, the book gives students the tools they need to assess whether the Union is on a path to renewal.

Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of major developments in Europe. Thoroughly revised and updated-including new chapters on Turkey and "Europe's Troubled Neighborhood"-this is the only work that offers both country case studies and thematic chapters on the EU.