European Politics
4th Edition
Published on 15. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-1-032-77383-4 (ISBN)
Description
This fully updated fourth edition of European Politics expertly and accessibly surveys the history, institutions, and issues that are essential for understanding contemporary European politics.
Exploring a central question-"what is Europe?"-this book's thematic approach helps students compare politics in individual countries and see the political big picture in the region. It examines not only countries that are (or were) in the European Union but also those eligible to join, to give students the most comprehensive picture of Europe's evolution in a globalized world.
Key updates in this edition:
coverage of the invasion of Ukraine and its implications on European security, foreign policy challenges including China and the Middle East, economics and COVID-19, the rise of nationalist-populist parties, refugees/migrants and multiculturalism, environmentalism and climate policy, US-European relations, and security threats emanating within Europe and beyond;
a consolidated presentation on the European Union with fully updated data;
public opinion and recent election data analysis throughout.
This timely, in-depth text will be essential reading for anyone interested in European politics.
Exploring a central question-"what is Europe?"-this book's thematic approach helps students compare politics in individual countries and see the political big picture in the region. It examines not only countries that are (or were) in the European Union but also those eligible to join, to give students the most comprehensive picture of Europe's evolution in a globalized world.
Key updates in this edition:
coverage of the invasion of Ukraine and its implications on European security, foreign policy challenges including China and the Middle East, economics and COVID-19, the rise of nationalist-populist parties, refugees/migrants and multiculturalism, environmentalism and climate policy, US-European relations, and security threats emanating within Europe and beyond;
a consolidated presentation on the European Union with fully updated data;
public opinion and recent election data analysis throughout.
This timely, in-depth text will be essential reading for anyone interested in European politics.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the third edition"The third edition of European Politics stands out in several ways. It is organized by themes instead of countries. The various chapters focus on the relationship between the European Union and its member states, covering East and West, and looks beyond Europe. Finally, the book deals with the major challenges European politics has been facing in the past years, including separatism, national populism, mass migration, and the COVID-19 pandemic."
Tanja A. Boerzel, Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany
Praise for this edition
"Professor Kubicek's revised edition remains one of the most sophisticated and student-centered introductions to European politics available. Its thematic approach continues to encourage thoughtful comparison and analysis, while the updated content-ranging from Brexit and COVID-19 to the rise of illiberalism and the war in Ukraine-ensures that students engage with the most urgent challenges facing Europe today. The new concluding chapter provides a valuable framework for thinking critically about Europe's uncertain future."
Patrick H. O'Neil, University of Puget Sound, USA
"Paul Kubicek covers all the key issues surrounding European Union integration, carefully examining the historical evolution of EU institutions, policies, and enlargement and the deepening of regional integration. Comparing the European experience to non-EU states provides valuable information to readers about how unique it is and the challenges its members currently face. Overall, this volume is a significant contribution to the literature and students of European Studies."
Birol Yesilada, Portland State University, USA
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung, 66 farbige Abbildungen, 23 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 1 s/w Zeichnung, 43 farbige Zeichnungen, 23 s/w Tabellen
23 Tables, black and white; 43 Line drawings, color; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 23 Halftones, color; 66 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 143 mm
Weight
1010 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-77383-4 (9781032773834)
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Additional editions
Previous edition
Paul Kubicek
European Politics
Book
12/2020
3rd Edition
Routledge
€47.11
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Person
Paul Kubicek is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University, USA.
Content
1. Introduction: What is Europe? 2. Political and economic development in Western and Eastern Europe 3. Institutions and policies of the European Union 4. Parliaments and electoral systems 5. Executive authority in Europe 6. Legal structures and judicial systems 7. Political parties and elections 8. Political culture and citizen politics 9. Economic issues in Europe 10. Immigration and multi-culturalism 11. European security and foreign policy 12. Looking ahead: Possible future scenarios