Politics in the European Union

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With new chapters on the Lisbon Treaty, environmental policy, and freedom, security and justice, the third edition of Politics in the European Union is fully up-to-date, and remains an essential textbook for students of EU Politics.Four sections on the theories of integration, the history, institutions, and policies of the European Union, provide a comprehensive and well-balanced introduction to the subject to suit all course structures. Theoretical concepts are covered in particular detail, and integrated throughout the text to encourage students to draw links between the EU in theory and in practice. An accessible writing style, combined with a variety of helpful learning features make this the ideal textbook for allstudents of European Union Politics, including those coming to the subject for the first time.This textbook is also supported by an extensive Online Resource Centre with the following additional material for students and lecturers:For students:An interactive map of EuropeAn interactive timeline of European integrationMultiple choice questionsFlashcard glossaryWeb linksFor lecturers:PowerPoint slides NEW FOR THIS EDITIONEssay questionsSeminar questions and activitiesFigures and tables from the book