A fifth edition of this book is now available.This elegantly written and comprehensive book, a true twenty-first-century enterprise, is the only work that offers a sustained and unified set of both country case studies and analysis of the European Union. The contributors, an authoritative group of Americans and Europeans, explore the new Europe—west and east—using intertwining themes of domestic politics, European integration, and European security. Each chapter provides a foundation of basic political information and explanation, enhanced by distinctive and informed perspectives on current issues.Now in its fourth edition, Europe Today presents the most up-to-date and thoughtful treatment available on the global economic crisis, security issues, U.S.-European relations, enlargement issues, and the challenges of terrorism in a European context. All existing chapters have been thoroughly revised, and completely new chapters have been added on France, Italy, Poland, the global economic crisis, economic governance, law and politics, migration, and security. Cosmopolitan in outlook, realistic in analysis, this unique text will lead readers toward a coherent view of Europe today.Contributions by: Gianfranco Baldini, Simon Duke, Eric S. Einhorn, Gabriel Goodliffe, Roberta Haar, Jonathan Hopkin, Erik Jones, R. Daniel Kelemen, John Logue, Benedicta Marzinotto, Jonathon W. Moses, Bruce Parrott, Ben Stanley, Ronald Tiersky, Saskia van Genugten, John Van Oudenaren, and Helga A. Welsh.

Product Description: This engaging book, a true twenty-first century enterprise, is the only text that offers both country case studies and discussion of the European Union in one sustained volume. The contributors, an authoritative group of Americans and Europeans, explore the new Europe_west and east_using intertwining themes of domestic politics, European integration, and European security...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Takes an in-depth look at a controversial political figure who, in spite of being one of France's most detested politicians, was also undoubtedly one of the twentieth century's most substantial, durable, and statesmanlike leaders. (view table of contents)

This retrospective of the career of Francois Mitterand examines three major themes of his presidency - socialism, national reconciliation, and building Europe - showing on each count, Mitterrand left a decisive mark, if not necessarily the one he intended or hoped for.

Product Description: This textbook is a true postDCold War enterprise. The contributors, an authoritative group of Americans and Europeans, explore the new Europe_West and East_using intertwining themes of domestic politics, European integration, and European security...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Book by Tiersky, Ronald

Product Description: Intended as a supplemental text for the comparative politics course in European politics, French politics and French history.

Product Description: xiii, 209 p.; 22 cm. [Democratic centralism. / Communism, 1970-1983. -- Political aspects.]