The Politics of the European Union Herman Lelieveldt and Sebastiaan Princen is an English-language textbook about the European Union. This book focuses on students who want to gain insight into how the EU works and its politics from a comparative perspective.
The book analyzes the European Union by comparing it with national political systems. By applying comparative politics, the EU's history, theories, institutions, and policies are made clear. The third, fully revised edition includes up-to-date examples, chapter overviews, and controversial issues that help to understand the political dynamics within the EU.
This study book is a valuable reference work for a broad audience in higher education who want to study European politics. Using a comparative perspective supports understanding the unique characteristics of the European Union.
The content ties in with topics such as comparative politics and regional governance.
Series: Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics