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Europe Today

A Twenty-first Century Introduction, Fifth Edition

Edited by Ronald Tiersky and Erik Jones

Now in its fifth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated—with a new introduction and an added chapter on Spain—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 offers a range of perspectives on the process of European integration, the evolution of economic performance, the spread of judicial authority, and the reaction to multiculturalism and immigration. Highlighting the impact of the global economic crisis and the struggle to assert Europe’s voice more widely, the contributors provide a cosmopolitan and 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. A book that informs but also engages, this comprehensive text will lead readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.

Contributions by: Gianfranco Baldini, Simon Duke, Eric S. Einhorn, Gregory W. Fuller, Gabriel Goodliffe, Roberta Haar, Jonathan Hopkin, Erik Jones, R. Daniel Kelemen, Serhiy Kudelia, Benedicta Marzinotto, Jonathon W. Moses, Bruce Parrott, Sebastián Royo, Kate Alexander Shaw, Ben Stanley, Ronald Tiersky, John Van Oudenaren, and Helga A. Welsh

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 488 • Trim: 7 x 10

978-1-4422-2109-3 • Hardback • June 2014 • $179.00 • (£138.00)

978-1-4422-2110-9 • Paperback • June 2014 • $90.00 • (£69.00)

978-1-4422-2111-6 • eBook • June 2014 • $85.50 • (£66.00)

Series: Europe Today

Subjects: Political Science / World / European, Political Science / Comparative Politics, Social Science / Regional Studies

Europe Today

A Twenty-first Century Introduction, Fifth Edition

Hardback

Paperback

eBook

Summary

Now in its fifth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated—with a new introduction and an added chapter on Spain—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 offers a range of perspectives on the process of European integration, the evolution of economic performance, the spread of judicial authority, and the reaction to multiculturalism and immigration. Highlighting the impact of the global economic crisis and the struggle to assert Europe’s voice more widely, the contributors provide a cosmopolitan and 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. A book that informs but also engages, this comprehensive text will lead readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.

Contributions by: Gianfranco Baldini, Simon Duke, Eric S. Einhorn, Gregory W. Fuller, Gabriel Goodliffe, Roberta Haar, Jonathan Hopkin, Erik Jones, R. Daniel Kelemen, Serhiy Kudelia, Benedicta Marzinotto, Jonathon W. Moses, Bruce Parrott, Sebastián Royo, Kate Alexander Shaw, Ben Stanley, Ronald Tiersky, John Van Oudenaren, and Helga A. Welsh

Details

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 488 • Trim: 7 x 10

978-1-4422-2109-3 • Hardback • June 2014 • $179.00 • (£138.00)

978-1-4422-2110-9 • Paperback • June 2014 • $90.00 • (£69.00)

978-1-4422-2111-6 • eBook • June 2014 • $85.50 • (£66.00)

Series: Europe Today

Subjects: Political Science / World / European, Political Science / Comparative Politics, Social Science / Regional Studies

Author

Ronald Tiersky is Eastman Professor of Political Science at Amherst College. Erik Jones is director of European and Eurasian Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of the Johns Hopkins 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
Ronald Tiersky and Erik Jones
PART ONE: COUNTRY STUDIES
1 France: The Hollande Presidency: Promises and Pitfalls
Gabriel Goodliffe
2 Great Britain: From New Labour to New Politics?
Kate Alexander Shaw and Jonathan Hopkin
3 Germany: Challenges and Paradoxes
Helga A. Welsh
4 Italy: Still the Age of Berlusconi?
Gianfranco Baldini
5 Scandinavia: Still the Middle Way?
Eric S. Einhorn
6 Spain: After the Fiesta
Sebastián Royo
7 Russia: European or Not?
Bruce Parrott and Serhiy Kudelia
8 Poland: The Long Arm of Transition
Ben Stanley
PART TWO: THEMATIC CHAPTERS
9 European Integration: An Uncertain Prospect
John Van Oudenaren
10 Economic Governance and Varieties of Capitalism
Benedicta Marzinotto
11 Europe and the Global Economic Crisis
Erik Jones and Gregory W. Fuller
12 European Law and Politics
R. Daniel Kelemen
13 Migration in Europe
Jonathon W. Moses
14 A Reassessment of Transatlantic Security: Europe, the United States, and NATO
Simon Duke and Roberta Haar
Glossary
Index
About the Contributors

Reviews

The essays in Europe Today are well written and often stimulating. . . . Those teaching about contemporary Europe will find it a very useful work to have on their bookshelves.

(Previous Edition Praise)
— H-German

A very useful text, and not only for its principal audience.

(Previous Edition Praise)
— Perspectives on Political Science

Given the caliber of the contributors and the refreshingly accessible nature of the individual chapters, this edited volume should prove of considerable value to teachers and students of European studies.

(Previous Edition Praise)
— Political Studies Review

The variety of emphases is hoped to encourage classroom discussion—an elegant reconciliation of educational merits with the difficulty of disciplining brilliant collaborators. Different and provoking approaches could also invite teachers to apply ‘the good and fine art’ of teaching against the text. The general tenor is realistic, without euphoric expectations. The primary quality of Europe Today as an American college textbook in international relations, in the essential context of national policies and interests, should not obscure its importance also for readers outside its primary target groups. (Previous Edition Praise)
— Journal of Strategic Studies

This title continues the tradition of past editions by examining contemporary European politics and economics. As in earlier editions, the book includes a time line, an introduction, country studies, and chapters that focus on significant trends. Comparing the countries included in the 'Country Studies' section of this newest edition reveals some differences. Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, and the Scandinavian region are featured in all previous editions, whereas Russia and Poland, included in this fourth edition, did not always appear in older editions. The country studies provide an excellent historical overview, along with coverage of the current political climate, for each featured country. The chapter on postwar Italy's complicated political history is particularly interesting. The editors continue to address significant European issues. Contributors represent scholars from a variety of disciplines and institutions. Some names are new to this edition, while others have contributed to earlier versions. Chapters include box inserts of news articles, statistics, maps (where relevant), and a bibliography for further reading. The 'Thematic Chapters' section supports the tone set in the introduction, which states that 'Europe faces an existential crisis,' by focusing on the struggles for European integration, governance, and dealing with NATO. Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above.

(Previous Edition Praise)
— Choice Reviews

A superb overview of Europe's political, economic, and strategic landscape, offering a comprehensive and penetrating analysis of the European Union and its individual member states.

(Previous Edition Praise)
— Charles A. Kupchan, Georgetown University; Council on Foreign Relations; author of The End of the American Era

I was very impressed with Europe Today. It seems almost tailor-made for the way I've been teaching the course and the material I always want to cover.

(Previous Edition Praise)
— Jeff Persels, University of South Carolina

Europe Today

A Twenty-first Century Introduction, Fifth Edition

Edited by Ronald Tiersky and Erik Jones

Europe Today

A Twenty-first Century Introduction, Fifth Edition

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