Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction
Now in its sixth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated—including new chapters on Turkey and the wider European neighborhood to address their growing influence—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 shows a range of perspectives on the process of European integration, the evolution of economic performance, and the reaction to multiculturalism and immigration. Highlighting the impact of the global economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian war in Ukraine, and the struggle to assert Europe’s voice more widely, the contributors provide a pragmatic assessment of what Europeans have accomplished and what challenges they continue to face. Each chapter builds on a foundation of basic political information and explanation to develop distinctive and thought-provoking contributions to current debates. Informative and engaging, this comprehensive text leads readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.

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Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction
Now in its sixth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated—including new chapters on Turkey and the wider European neighborhood to address their growing influence—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 shows a range of perspectives on the process of European integration, the evolution of economic performance, and the reaction to multiculturalism and immigration. Highlighting the impact of the global economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian war in Ukraine, and the struggle to assert Europe’s voice more widely, the contributors provide a pragmatic assessment of what Europeans have accomplished and what challenges they continue to face. Each chapter builds on a foundation of basic political information and explanation to develop distinctive and thought-provoking contributions to current debates. Informative and engaging, this comprehensive text leads readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.

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Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction

Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction

Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction

Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction

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Now in its sixth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated—including new chapters on Turkey and the wider European neighborhood to address their growing influence—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 shows a range of perspectives on the process of European integration, the evolution of economic performance, and the reaction to multiculturalism and immigration. Highlighting the impact of the global economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian war in Ukraine, and the struggle to assert Europe’s voice more widely, the contributors provide a pragmatic assessment of what Europeans have accomplished and what challenges they continue to face. Each chapter builds on a foundation of basic political information and explanation to develop distinctive and thought-provoking contributions to current debates. Informative and engaging, this comprehensive text leads readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781538110928
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 04/06/2023
Series: Europe Today
Edition description: Sixth Edition
Pages: 508
Product dimensions: 7.22(w) x 10.30(h) x 1.27(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Erik Jones is director of the Robert Schuman Centre of the European University Institute.

Masha Hedberg is assistant professor of political science at Colgate University.

Table of Contents

Preface

Timeline of Events Leading to the Current State of the European Union

List of Common Acronyms

List of Illustrations

Introduction

PART ONE: COUNTRY STUDIES 1

Chapter 1: United Kingdom

Chapter 2: France

Chapter 3: Germany

Chapter 4: Italy

Chapter 5: Scandinavia

Chapter 6: Spain

Chapter 7: Poland

Chapter 8: Russia

Chapter 9: Turkey

PART TWO: THEMATIC CHAPTERS

Chapter 10: European Integration in an Age of Crisis

Chapter 11: Economic Governance

Chapter 12: Varieties of Capitalism and Financial Regimes

Chapter 13: Migration and Islam

Chapter 14: Europe’s Troubled Neighborhoods

Chapter 15: Turmoil and Tension in Transatlantic Relations

Conclusion

Glossary

Index

About the Contributors

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