{"product_id":"the-european-union-politics-and-policies-paperback","title":"The European Union: Politics and Policies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Olsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael A. Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly revised, the eighth edition of this accessible and highly respected text provides a rigorous yet digestible introduction to the European Union. It authoritatively explains developments that continue to bring challenges to this powerful institution in times of great political change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClearly covers the history, governing institutions, and policies of the EU.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThorough reflection on destabilizing issues such as immigration and the years of refugee crisis in Europe, stagnating economies in the Eurozone, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, tensions with China, continued Euroscepticism and populism, and the Ukraine war.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new focus on people and their experiences in the EU and an increased diversity of coverage and inclusion\/exclusion, painting a richer picture of life in the EU.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully updated with new colourful illustrations and in-text features such as Chapter Overviews, Questions to Consider, and Further Reading to encourage deeper research and debate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors present the EU as still one of the world's economic and political superpowers, which has brought far-reaching changes to the lives of Europeans and has helped its member states to take a newly assertive role on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for students of European and EU politics, this book offers an up-to-the-minute look at both the opportunities and existential threats facing the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Olsen\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Political Science and the Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies at Texas Woman's University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael A. Hansen\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Political Science at University of Turku, Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67628084527206,"sku":"9781032822280","price":104.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/gtBSyz1nzG9781032822280.webp?v=1791175858","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-european-union-politics-and-policies-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}