European Politics: A Comparative Introduction

(Hardback, 5th edition)

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Comparative in approach and organised around key themes, such as the media, political participation and elections, European Politics guides you through the political institutions, processes and issues that matter in Europe today. In this fifth edition, Tim Bale and new co-author Jens Meijen build on this well-established text to include extensive coverage of recent events and current political trends in Europes fast-changing landscape.

With debating boxes, country profiles, up-to-date scholarship, data and examples, this textbook is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to develop their understanding of Europes politics. It is suitable for use on Comparative European Politics and European Union Politics courses, as well as courses on Comparative Politics more broadly.

This new edition offers:
- More Central and Eastern European examples and case studies
- Updated coverage of recent events including the climate emergency, the cost of living crisis and rampant inflation, the ongoing fallout from Brexit, and Europes response to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russias war in Ukraine.
- Full analysis of the most pressing issues in Europe today, including sustainability, digitalization, disinformation, populism and citizen participation.
- Reworked the final three chapters into two new chapters: Coming, going and staying migrants and minorities and A changing Europe in a changing world

Accompanying resources for supporting teaching and learning can be found at https://www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com/european-politics-5e/

Author Bio

Jens Meijen is an entrepreneur, researcher, and author. He has worked for various research institutions and universities in Europe, the USA, Morocco, and Brazil. Tim Bale is Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK.