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Origins & Development of the European Union 1945-2008

By Martin Dedman

The new edition of this accessible introduction to the history of the European Union (EU) has been fully revised and updated to reflect the significant changes...

March 2010 | Hardback: 978-0-415-43560-4 (Routledge)

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Origins & Development of the European Union 1945-2008

By Martin Dedman

The new edition of this accessible introduction to the history of the European Union (EU) has been fully revised and updated to reflect the significant changes...

March 2010 | Paperback: 978-0-415-43561-1 (Routledge)

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The European Union's New Democracies

Politics of the Accession States

By Karen Henderson

The enlargement of the European Union (EU), with the accession of ten new member states, is probably the most important moment in its history.

The...

December 2009 | Hardback: 978-0-415-33263-7 (Routledge)

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The European Union's New Democracies

Politics of the Accession States

By Karen Henderson

The enlargement of the European Union (EU), with the accession of ten new member states, is probably the most important moment in its history.

The...

December 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-33264-4 (Routledge)

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Contemporary Italian Politics

By Simon Parker, Paolo Natale

This book provides students with the most comprehensive and incisive introduction available to the intricacies of the Italian political system. Written in an accessible and...

November 2009 | Hardback: 978-0-415-32598-1 (Routledge)

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Contemporary Italian Politics

By Simon Parker, Paolo Natale

This book provides students with the most comprehensive and incisive introduction available to the intricacies of the Italian political system. Written in an accessible and...

November 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-32599-8 (Routledge)

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Britain and Europe

A Political History from 1918 to the Present

By N.J. Crowson

A comprehensive account of Britain’s uneasy relationship with continental Europe from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century. Crowson considers 'Europe' in its broadest...

October 2009 | Hardback: 978-0-415-40018-3 (Routledge)

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Britain and Europe

A Political History from 1918 to the Present

By N.J. Crowson

A comprehensive account of Britain’s uneasy relationship with continental Europe from the end of the First World War to the twenty-first century. Crowson considers 'Europe' in its broadest...

October 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-40020-6 (Routledge)

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Contemporary European Politics

A Comparative Introduction

By José Magone

This textbook has the general aim of introducing students to the development of the EU's role in world politics. It examines the gradual rise of...

July 2009 | Hardback: 978-0-415-41892-8 (Routledge)

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Contemporary European Politics

A Comparative Introduction

By José Magone

This textbook has the general aim of introducing students to the development of the EU's role in world politics. It examines the gradual rise of...

July 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-41893-5 (Routledge)

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Understanding E-Government in Europe

Issues and Challenges

Edited by Paul G. Nixon, Vassiliki N. Koutrakou, Rajash Rawal

This book charts, explains and assesses the challenges that governments face and how various factors play a role before we can even begin to speak...

June 2009 | Hardback: 978-0-415-46799-5 (Routledge)

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Understanding E-Government in Europe

Issues and Challenges

Edited by Paul G. Nixon, Vassiliki N. Koutrakou, Rajash Rawal

This book charts, explains and assesses the challenges that governments face and how various factors play a role before we can even begin to speak...

June 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-46800-8 (Routledge)

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Britain and European Integration Since 1945

By David Gowland, Arthur Turner, Alex Wright

This up-to-date book offers a comprehensive introduction to Britain’s relations with the European Community and the European Union since 1945, combining an historical account with...

June 2009 | Hardback: 978-0-415-32212-6 (Routledge)

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Britain and European Integration Since 1945

By David Gowland, Arthur Turner, Alex Wright

This up-to-date book offers a comprehensive introduction to Britain’s relations with the European Community and the European Union since 1945, combining an historical account with...

June 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-32213-3 (Routledge)

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European Union

A Historical and Political Survey

By Richard McAllister

The new edition of this best-selling textbook provides the most up-to-date single volume history of the European Union from the end of the Second World...

April 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-40761-8 (Routledge)

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European Union

A Historical and Political Survey

By Richard McAllister

The new edition of this best-selling textbook provides the most up-to-date single volume history of the European Union from the end of the Second World...

April 2009 | Hardback: 978-0-415-40762-5 (Routledge)

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Contemporary Spanish Politics

By José M. Magone

Having been fully revised and updated to reflect the considerable changes in Spain over the last decade, José M. Magone gives a fresh insight into...

October 2008 | Hardback: 978-0-415-42188-1 (Routledge)

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Contemporary Spanish Politics

By José M. Magone

Having been fully revised and updated to reflect the considerable changes in Spain over the last decade, José M. Magone gives a fresh insight into...

October 2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-42189-8 (Routledge)

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Theorizing European Integration

By Dimitris N. Chryssochoou

Fully revised and updated throughout, Theorizing European Integration 2nd edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical study of European integration. Combining perspectives from international...

October 2008 | Hardback: 978-0-415-43750-9 (Routledge)

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Theorizing European Integration

By Dimitris N. Chryssochoou

Fully revised and updated throughout, Theorizing European Integration 2nd edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical study of European integration. Combining perspectives from international...

October 2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-43751-6 (Routledge)

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Comparative European Politics

Edited by Josep M. Colomer

This is a clear, comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the institutional regimes of countries in Western Europe written by an outstanding group of political scientists....

July 2008 | Hardback: 978-0-415-43755-4 (Routledge)

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Comparative European Politics

Edited by Josep M. Colomer

This is a clear, comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the institutional regimes of countries in Western Europe written by an outstanding group of political scientists....

July 2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-43756-1 (Routledge)

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The Politics of the New Germany

By Simon Green, Dan Hough, Alister Miskimmon, Graham Timmins

The Politics of the New Germany takes a new approach to understanding politics in the post-unification Federal Republic. Assuming only elementary knowledge, it focuses on...

2007 | Hardback: 978-0-415-35365-6 (Routledge)

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The Politics of the New Germany

By Simon Green, Dan Hough, Alister Miskimmon, Graham Timmins

The Politics of the New Germany takes a new approach to understanding politics in the post-unification Federal Republic. Assuming only elementary knowledge, it focuses on...

2007 | Paperback: 978-0-415-35366-3 (Routledge)

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An Introduction to European Foreign Policy

By Fraser Cameron

Written by a Brussels insider, this book examines the origins, workings and priorities of the European Union’s foreign policy and its role in world politics,...

2007 | Hardback: 978-0-415-40767-0 (Routledge)

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An Introduction to European Foreign Policy

By Fraser Cameron

Written by a Brussels insider, this book examines the origins, workings and priorities of the European Union’s foreign policy and its role in world politics,...

2007 | Paperback: 978-0-415-40768-7 (Routledge)

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Companion to the European Union

By Alasdair Blair

This accessible, user-friendly guide provides students with all the key information and analysis on the European Union and its policies.

It covers the main areas, such as the...

2006 | Hardback: 978-0-415-35896-5 (Routledge)

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Companion to the European Union

By Alasdair Blair

This accessible, user-friendly guide provides students with all the key information and analysis on the European Union and its policies.

It covers the main areas, such as the...

2006 | Paperback: 978-0-415-35897-2 (Routledge)

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The Government and Politics of France

By Andrew Knapp, Vincent Wright

The Government and Politics of France has been the leading textbook on French politics for over a generation, and continues to provide students with a...

2006 | Hardback: 978-0-415-35733-3 (Routledge)

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The Government and Politics of France

By Andrew Knapp, Vincent Wright

The Government and Politics of France has been the leading textbook on French politics for over a generation, and continues to provide students with a...

2006 | Paperback: 978-0-415-35732-6 (Routledge)

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Comparative Federalism

Theory and Practice

By Michael Burgess

A new examination of contemporary federalism and federation, which delivers a detailed theoretical study underpinned by fresh case studies.

It is grounded in a clear distinction...

2006 | Hardback: 978-0-415-36454-6 (Routledge)

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Comparative Federalism

Theory and Practice

By Michael Burgess

A new examination of contemporary federalism and federation, which delivers a detailed theoretical study underpinned by fresh case studies.

It is grounded in a clear distinction...

2006 | Paperback: 978-0-415-36455-3 (Routledge)

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The European Union as a Global Actor

By Charlotte Bretherton, John Vogler

This book examines the emergence, role and future of the EU as an actor in world politics. It looks at the core areas of European...

2005 | Hardback: 978-0-415-28244-4 (Routledge)

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The European Union as a Global Actor

By Charlotte Bretherton, John Vogler

This book examines the emergence, role and future of the EU as an actor in world politics. It looks at the core areas of European...

2005 | Paperback: 978-0-415-28245-1 (Routledge)

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European Union

Power and Policy-Making

Edited by Jeremy Richardson

This best-selling book delivers a comprehensive introduction to the policy-making processes at work in the European Union.

Written by some of the leading authorities in...

2005 | Hardback: 978-0-415-35813-2 (Routledge)

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European Union

Power and Policy-Making

Edited by Jeremy Richardson

This best-selling book delivers a comprehensive introduction to the policy-making processes at work in the European Union.

Written by some of the leading authorities in...

2005 | Paperback: 978-0-415-35814-9 (Routledge)

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European Union: the Basics

By Alex Warleigh

Covering all the basics and more, this book is a concise and accessible introduction for students new to the study of the European Union, and...

2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-30330-9 (Routledge)

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Contemporary Spanish Politics

By José M. Magone

Contemporary Spanish Politics gives fresh insight into the formal and informal workings of this dynamic southern European democracy. It thoroughly discusses the history, politics, institutions,...

2004 | Hardback: 978-0-415-30335-4 (Routledge)

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The Future of Europe

Integration and Enlargement

Edited by Fraser Cameron

In 2004, the European Union's Intergovernmental Conference finalized the historic process of enlarging the EU from fifteen to twenty-five members. This book is the most...

2004 | Hardback: 978-0-415-32483-0 (Routledge)

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The Future of Europe

Integration and Enlargement

Edited by Fraser Cameron

In 2004, the European Union's Intergovernmental Conference finalized the historic process of enlarging the EU from fifteen to twenty-five members. This book is the most...

2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-32484-7 (Routledge)

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Political Institutions in Europe

Edited by Josep Colomer

This is a clear, lucid introduction to the institutional regimes of fifteen countries in western Europe written by an outstanding group of European political scientists....

2002 | Hardback: 978-0-415-26790-8 (Routledge)

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Political Institutions in Europe

Edited by Josep Colomer

This is a clear, lucid introduction to the institutional regimes of fifteen countries in western Europe written by an outstanding group of European political scientists....

2002 | Paperback: 978-0-415-26791-5 (Routledge)

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Changing Europe

Identities, Nations and Citizens

By David Dunkerley, Lesley Hodgson, Stanislaw Konopacki, Tony Spybey, Andrew Thompson

Europe has changed significantly and is now facing even more dramatic transformations with the enlargement of the European Union, the introduction of the euro and...

2002 | Hardback: 978-0-415-26777-9 (Routledge)

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Changing Europe

Identities, Nations and Citizens

By David Dunkerley, Lesley Hodgson, Stanislaw Konopacki, Tony Spybey, Andrew Thompson

Europe has changed significantly and is now facing even more dramatic transformations with the enlargement of the European Union, the introduction of the euro and...

2002 | Paperback: 978-0-415-26778-6 (Routledge)

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Understanding European Union Institutions

By Alex Warleigh

Understanding the institutions of the European Union is vital to understanding how it functions. This book provides students with a user-friendly introduction to the main...

2001 | Hardback: 978-0-415-24213-4 (Routledge)

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Understanding European Union Institutions

By Alex Warleigh

Understanding the institutions of the European Union is vital to understanding how it functions. This book provides students with a user-friendly introduction to the main...

2001 | Paperback: 978-0-415-24214-1 (Routledge)

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French Politics

Debates and Controversies

By Robert Elgie, Steven Griggs

Accessible, up-to-date and comprehensive, this is an essential introduction to the French political system. Featuring detailed analysis of the most important debates and controversies concerning...

2000 | Hardback: 978-0-415-17478-7 (Routledge)

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French Politics

Debates and Controversies

By Robert Elgie, Steven Griggs

Accessible, up-to-date and comprehensive, this is an essential introduction to the French political system. Featuring detailed analysis of the most important debates and controversies concerning...

2000 | Paperback: 978-0-415-17479-4 (Routledge)

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Federalism and the European Union

The Building of Europe, 1950-2000

By Michael Burgess

A revisionist interpretation of the post-war evolution of European integration and the European Union (EU), this book reappraises and reassesses conventional explanations of European integration....

2000 | Hardback: 978-0-415-22646-2 (Routledge)

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Federalism and the European Union

The Building of Europe, 1950-2000

By Michael Burgess

A revisionist interpretation of the post-war evolution of European integration and the European Union (EU), this book reappraises and reassesses conventional explanations of European integration....

2000 | Paperback: 978-0-415-22647-9 (Routledge)

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Italy

From the 1st to the 2nd Republic

By Sondra Z. Koff, Stephen P. Koff

This textbook has been designed to provide students with an up-to-date and accessible introduction to the complexities of Italian politics during the 1990s. It...

1999 | Hardback: 978-0-415-19663-5 (Routledge)

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Italy

From the 1st to the 2nd Republic

By Sondra Z. Koff, Stephen P. Koff

This textbook has been designed to provide students with an up-to-date and accessible introduction to the complexities of Italian politics during the 1990s. It...

1999 | Paperback: 978-0-415-19664-2 (Routledge)

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Politics and Society in Poland

By Frances Millard

1999 | Hardback: 978-0-415-15903-6 (Routledge)

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The Choice for Europe

Social Purpose and State Power from Messina to Maastricht

By Andrew Moravcsik

The creation of the European Union arguably ranks among the most extraordinary achievements in modern world politics. Observers disagree, however, about the reasons why European...

1998 | Paperback: 978-1-85728-192-7 (Routledge)

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The European Union and the South

Relations with Developing Countries

By Marjorie Lister

At the end of the current millenium the best description of Europe's relations with the developing countries of the South is: all change. Since 1957...

1997 | Hardback: 978-0-415-16098-8 (Routledge)

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The European Union and the South

Relations with Developing Countries

By Marjorie Lister

At the end of the current millenium the best description of Europe's relations with the developing countries of the South is: all change. Since 1957...

1997 | Paperback: 978-0-415-16099-5 (Routledge)

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From EC to EU

An Historical and Political Survey

By Richard McAllister

The evolution of the European Community has not followed a smooth path on the way to European Union. Richard McAllister's comprehensive history considers a number...

1997 | Hardback: 978-0-415-14265-6 (Routledge)

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From EC to EU

An Historical and Political Survey

By Richard McAllister

The evolution of the European Community has not followed a smooth path on the way to European Union. Richard McAllister's comprehensive history considers a number...

1997 | Paperback: 978-0-415-14266-3 (Routledge)

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The European Union and the Nordic Countries

Edited by Lee Miles

The European Union and the Nordic Countries provides an authoritative assessment of the intricate relationship between the EU and the Nordic countries. The team of...

1996 | Hardback: 978-0-415-12422-5 (Routledge)

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The European Union and the Nordic Countries

Edited by Lee Miles

The European Union and the Nordic Countries provides an authoritative assessment of the intricate relationship between the EU and the Nordic countries. The team of...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12423-2 (Routledge)

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Europe and America

The Prospects for Partnership

By John Peterson

The conflict in Bosnia, disputes within the new World Trade Organizatiion and debates about NATO enlargement all illustrate a single point: no relationship is more...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-13864-2 (Routledge)

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Europe and America

The Prospects for Partnership

By John Peterson

The conflict in Bosnia, disputes within the new World Trade Organization and debates about NATO enlargement all illustrate a single point: no relationship is more...

1996 | Hardback: 978-0-415-14653-1 (Routledge)

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The Origins and Development of the European Union 1945-1995

A History of European Integration

By Martin Dedman

This friendly, concise and up-to-date introduction to the European Union is essential reading for those new to the study of Europe. It shows students clearly...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-11161-4 (Routledge)

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The Politics of European Integration

A Reader

Edited by Michael O'Neill

The debate over European integration is a central issue in the study of contemporary Europe. This book seeks to guide the student through the most...

1996 | Hardback: 978-0-415-11297-0 (Routledge)

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The Politics of European Integration

A Reader

Edited by Michael O'Neill

The debate over European integration is a central issue in the study of contemporary Europe. This book seeks to guide the student through the most...

1996 | Paperback: 978-0-415-11298-7 (Routledge)

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The New Italian Republic

From the Fall of the Berlin Wall to Berlusconi

Edited by Stephen Gundle, Simon Parker

Since the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Italian Communist Party, the Italian poltical scene has been turned upside down. The...

1995 | Hardback: 978-0-415-12161-3 (Routledge)

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The New Italian Republic

From the Fall of the Berlin Wall to Berlusconi

Edited by Stephen Gundle, Simon Parker

Recent Italian political life has been transformed by the demise of the Italian Communist Party, the growth of the federalist Northern Leagues and the collapse...

1995 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12162-0 (Routledge)

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The History of the Idea of Europe

Edited by Jan van der Dussen, Kevin Wilson

With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the re-emergence of central Europe and moves towards monetary, economic and political union within the European Union, Europe...

1995 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12415-7 (Routledge)

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Aspects of European Cultural Diversity

Edited by Monica Shelley, Margaret Winck

The word `Europe' is seen and heard constantly, in newspapers, on television and children are taught about it in school. But what does it really...

1995 | Hardback: 978-0-415-12416-4 (Routledge)

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Aspects of European Cultural Diversity

Edited by Monica Shelley, Margaret Winck

The word `Europe' is seen and heard constantly, in newspapers, on television and children are taught about it in school. But what does it really...

1995 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12417-1 (Routledge)

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European Democratic Culture

Edited by Gerard Duprat, Noel Parker, Alain-Marc Rieu

These essays go beyond conventional studies of the institutions and parties of Europe to address Europe's democractic future more widely.
While the book does offer an...

1995 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12419-5 (Routledge)

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Europe and the Wider World

Edited by Bernard Waites

This book examines the concept of Europe in its relations to those areas of the globe beyond its borders. In particular it is concerned with...

1995 | Hardback: 978-0-415-12420-1 (Routledge)

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Europe and the Wider World

Edited by Bernard Waites

This book examines the concept of Europe in its relations to those areas of the globe beyond its borders. In particular it is concerned with...

1995 | Paperback: 978-0-415-12421-8 (Routledge)

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The Green Challenge

The Development of Green Parties in Europe

Edited by Dick Richardson, Chris Rootes

The Green Challenge is an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the development of Green parties in Western Europe, and includes an account of the development...

1994 | Hardback: 978-0-415-10649-8 (Routledge)

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The Green Challenge

The Development of Green Parties in Europe

Edited by Dick Richardson, Chris Rootes

The Green Challenge is an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the development of Green parties in Western Europe, and includes an account of the development...

1994 | Paperback: 978-0-415-10650-4 (Routledge)

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Maastricht and Beyond

Building a European Union

Edited by Andrew Duff, John Pinder, Roy Pryce

Maastricht and Beyond is a critical assessment of the European Union brought into being by the Treaty of Maastricht. A team of experts provide a...

1994 | Paperback: 978-0-415-10818-8 (Routledge)

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Democratization in Eastern Europe

By Geoffrey Pridham, Tatu Vanhanen

1994 | Hardback: 978-0-415-11063-1 (Routledge)

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Democratization in Eastern Europe

By Geoffrey Pridham, Tatu Vanhanen

1994 | Paperback: 978-0-415-11064-8 (Routledge)

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Modern Italy

Representation and Reform

By Paul Furlong

Paul Furlong presents an introduction to Italian politics and policy-making, considering in detail the way in which Italy's recent history has affected its course of...

1994 | Hardback: 978-0-415-01564-6 (Routledge)

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Modern Italy

Representation and Reform

By Paul Furlong

Paul Furlong presents an introduction to Italian politics and policy-making, considering in detail the way in which Italy's recent history has affected its course of...

1994 | Paperback: 978-0-415-01565-3 (Routledge)

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Integration and Co-operation in Europe

By Brigid Laffan

An ideal introductory text for students studying the EU, International politics and organisations, or economics: Laffan clearly explains the evolution and extent of European integration...

1992 | Paperback: 978-0-415-06339-5 (Routledge)

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