Foundations of European politics : a comparative approach
Description
Catherine DE VRIES et al. Foundations of European politics : a comparative approach. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2025. Online resource, e-book.
An accessible introduction to European politics using a coherent comparative and analytical framework, this work presents students with the basic theoretical and empirical toolkit of social scientific researchers, and explains how an analytic approach can be used to understand both domestic and EU-level policy-making in Europe. It draws on cutting edge research from all areas of European politics - from national and EU institutions, to political behaviour and policy-making - and uses case studies and examples throughout to help students compare different electoral systems, parties and governments across Europe.
An accessible introduction to European politics using a coherent comparative and analytical framework, this work presents students with the basic theoretical and empirical toolkit of social scientific researchers, and explains how an analytic approach can be used to understand both domestic and EU-level policy-making in Europe. It draws on cutting edge research from all areas of European politics - from national and EU institutions, to political behaviour and policy-making - and uses case studies and examples throughout to help students compare different electoral systems, parties and governments across Europe.