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Separatism and Sovereignty in the New Europe - Party Politics and the Meanings of Statehood in a Supranational Context... Separatism and Sovereignty in the New Europe - Party Politics and the Meanings of Statehood in a Supranational Context (Hardcover)
Janet Laible
R1,528 Discovery Miles 15 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book investigates the question of why, despite European integration and its challenges to state sovereignty, separatist nationalism continues to thrive in European Union member states. Janet Laible argues that the EU, as a context, a set of resources, and a participatory arena, is deeply implicated in the arguments and tactics of separatists. Contrary to those who believe that European integration has reduced the incentives for separatist politics, Laible draws on evidence from contemporary Scottish and Flemish nationalism to demonstrate that the EU sustains the importance of statehood and therefore separatism, and creates new forms of political capital that nationalists employ in their struggles for self-government.

Sovereign Risk and Financial Crisis - The International Political Economy of the Eurozone (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015): Silvia... Sovereign Risk and Financial Crisis - The International Political Economy of the Eurozone (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Silvia Pepino
R1,888 Discovery Miles 18 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides an original and timely insight into the role that the domestic and international political economy played in the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, combining an innovative theoretical framework with in-depth bond market analysis.

European Agencies in between Institutions and Member States (Hardcover): Michelle Everson, Cosimo Monda European Agencies in between Institutions and Member States (Hardcover)
Michelle Everson, Cosimo Monda
R4,869 Discovery Miles 48 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Designing the European Union - From Paris to Lisbon (Hardcover): F. Laursen Designing the European Union - From Paris to Lisbon (Hardcover)
F. Laursen
R1,540 Discovery Miles 15 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume outlines the content of the main treaties that form the 'constitutional' basis of the European Union and analyses changes in these over time. The EU has expanded its policy scope and taken in many more members transferring powers to common supranational institutions in a way seen nowhere else in the world.

Securing Europe - European Security in an American Epoch (Hardcover): L. Watanabe Securing Europe - European Security in an American Epoch (Hardcover)
L. Watanabe
R1,521 Discovery Miles 15 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Securing Europe takes a novel approach to Europeanization among EU member states by employing a sociological institutionalist approach. Watanabe argues that Europeanization as a process of change takes place not as a result of rationally calculating states, but because of the reworking of perceptual and normative frameworks.
In this book, Lisa Watanabe attempts to contribute to a better understanding of the integration process in the European security field. She explores which actors play an important role in transforming policy spheres that are central to state sovereignty, in an effort to discern the manner in which their institutional embeddedness has contributed to altering the politics of security within the EU. She then examines the impact that developments in the security realm have on the EU-US security relationship.

The Field of Eurocracy - Mapping EU Actors and Professionals (Hardcover): D. Georgakakis, J. Rowell The Field of Eurocracy - Mapping EU Actors and Professionals (Hardcover)
D. Georgakakis, J. Rowell
R1,987 Discovery Miles 19 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The term 'Eurocracy' is a word that exists in all European languages. Yet beyond fantasized representations of the 'Brussels bubble', we know little about members of the European Parliament, Commissioners, European civil servants, lobbyists, members of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank, European trade unionists, diplomats and journalists who work in or around the EU institutions? What are their social and professional trajectories, the type of authority they possess, and how does it matter? Based on extensive fieldwork, this volume aims at answering these questions by building upon Pierre Bourdieu's theory of the field of bureaucracy. 45 years after Altiero Spinelli's 'The Eurocrats', this book sheds new light on the relational structures that underpin the functioning of the EU polity. Specialists of European affairs, scholars and students in politics, administration and sociology as well as citizens will find original insights to understanding EU institutions and why the European project appears to be in crisis.

Political Parties and Euroscepticism (Hardcover): L. Topaloff Political Parties and Euroscepticism (Hardcover)
L. Topaloff
R1,527 Discovery Miles 15 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An exploration of what drives party-based Euroscepticism and why some parties are Eurosceptic. This book looks at what makes mainstream opposition parties careful not to appear Eurosceptic and asks whether Euroscepticism is an aberration of politics, an extreme populist ideology, or just politics as usual.

Pursuing Effective Multilateralism - The European Union, International Organisations and the Politics of Decision Making... Pursuing Effective Multilateralism - The European Union, International Organisations and the Politics of Decision Making (Hardcover)
R. Kissack
R1,527 Discovery Miles 15 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Does EU participation in the multilateral system lead to the goal of effective multilateralism? This book examines 8 multilateral organizations, showing how EU policies harm the organizations they mean to help. The multilateral system is too heterogeneous for a one-size-fits-all approach; we must understand multilateralism working in practice.

Ukraine, The EU and Russia - History, Culture and International Relations (Hardcover): S. Velychenko Ukraine, The EU and Russia - History, Culture and International Relations (Hardcover)
S. Velychenko
R2,862 Discovery Miles 28 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ukrainians reemerged on Europe's political map in 1991 after more than 200 years of direct Russian rule. As there was no "liberation war" and "old regime" elites were not exiled or executed, the legacies of the past weigh-down particularly heavily. Political independence is not matched by economic, cultural and psychological independence. This book surveys the Ukrainian-EU relationship in light of the legacies of Russian rule. It examines interrelationships between identities, loyalties and political/cultural orientations, reviews policies, and identifies salient forces and trends.

EU Enlargement and Civil Society in the Western Balkans - From Mobilisation to Empowerment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Natasha... EU Enlargement and Civil Society in the Western Balkans - From Mobilisation to Empowerment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Natasha Wunsch
R2,502 Discovery Miles 25 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines civil society empowerment during the EU enlargement process. Building on extensive fieldwork, it compares mobilisation around rule of law issues in Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia. Moving beyond the traditional focus on the top-down impact of EU support, it demonstrates NGOs' agency and analyses their shifting strategies throughout the membership negotiations. Its approach and findings will appeal to scholars and advanced students of EU integration, social movements, and the politics of South East Europe.

Raising Capital in Europe - The Legal Framework Following the EU Prospectus Directive (Hardcover, New): Luis De Carlos Bertran Raising Capital in Europe - The Legal Framework Following the EU Prospectus Directive (Hardcover, New)
Luis De Carlos Bertran
R7,478 Discovery Miles 74 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This practical handbook details the new regulatory framework which applies to the publication and approval of a prospectus when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading in EU markets. A panel of securities and capital markets law experts considers the features of the Prospectus Directive and its future implementation in EU member states. The first part of the book analyses the scope of the Directive, the key procedural stages in the publication and approval of a prospectus, and the regulatory activities of the Committee of European Securities Regulators and other competent authorities. The second part outlines the current prospectus regime in 15 EU member states with reference to the applicable legislation and the nature and schedule of expected amendments following implementation of the Directive.

How Germany Unified and the EU Enlarged - Negotiating the Accession through Transplantation and Adaptation (Hardcover, 1st ed.... How Germany Unified and the EU Enlarged - Negotiating the Accession through Transplantation and Adaptation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Tereza Novotna
R2,342 R1,953 Discovery Miles 19 530 Save R389 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Based on original empirical research that includes 90 interviews with key leaders, this book compares and contrasts negotiations during the processes of German unification and Eastern enlargement of the EU, with particular attention to the Czech Republic. It develops two models of political integration and suggests that such integration can take place by means of a take-over (Transplantation), or by the joining entity adjusting to the norms and institutions of the accepting party (Adaptation). In addition to an exploration of these two different models and a detailed examination of the two cases, the book points to other historical examples of Transplantation and Adaptation and formulates lessons for where future research might travel, temporarily and geographically, in the cases of other political integrations. Providing new insights into German unification and European integration, this text is key reading for academics, advanced undergraduate and graduate students in EU Politics, as well as policy-makers and the wider public.

Japan and the European Union - Domestic Politics and Transnational Relations (Hardcover): Atsuko Abe Japan and the European Union - Domestic Politics and Transnational Relations (Hardcover)
Atsuko Abe
R6,629 Discovery Miles 66 290 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Japan and the European Union sets out to answer a number of crucial questions on the effect of Japan's international relations upon its internal affairs -- in particular how international issues, and Japan's growing relationship with the European Union, have come to penetrate the political economy and decision-making structure in Japanese industry and legislation. Japan/EU affairs have never been marked by any significant political relations, and until the past twenty years, they have been characterized by a reserved indifference. However, as a result of accelerated political and economic changes in the past decade, the two economic giants have made considerable efforts to nurture bilateral relations largely initiated by trade concerns. The author examines the development of this relationship informed by International Relations perspectives and taking into account the growing dependence of successful bilateral relations on the international political economy. Furthermore, Dr. Abe explains the attempt that has been made to resolve Japanese/EU disputes by way of a Joint Declaration. This includes an examination of the 1991 Automobile Agreement involving Japan, the EC Commission and the Japanese manufacturers; and the Liquor Tax dispute which ran from 1986-1995. Throughout this account, the concerns of the United States, and its impact on this relationship, are fully registered.

European Disunion - Between Sovereignty and Solidarity (Hardcover, New): J. Hayward, R Wurzel European Disunion - Between Sovereignty and Solidarity (Hardcover, New)
J. Hayward, R Wurzel
R2,896 Discovery Miles 28 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Euro crisis catapulted the EU into its most serious political crisis since its inception, leaving it torn between opposing demands for more sovereignty and solidarity. This volume focuses on the key themes of disunion, sovereignty and solidarity. It assesses the main EU institutions: member states, civil society actors and policy areas.

The European Union - Current Problems and Prospects (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): John McCombie, C. Rodriguez Gonzalez, Carlos... The European Union - Current Problems and Prospects (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
John McCombie, C. Rodriguez Gonzalez, Carlos Rodriguez Gonzalez
R2,858 Discovery Miles 28 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book considers some important economic issues currently facing the EU and examines its prospects. The chapters examine the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines, econometric evidence of productivity convergence among the EU countries, the Growth and Stability Pact, problems of the comparison of measures of GDP between the EU and US, company taxation in the enlarged EU, the effect of an aging population on the public pensions in the EU, the CAP and the European constitution and fiscal federalism.

The New Atlanticist - Poland's Foreign and Security Policy Priorities (Hardcover): Kerry Longhurst, Marcin Zaborowski The New Atlanticist - Poland's Foreign and Security Policy Priorities (Hardcover)
Kerry Longhurst, Marcin Zaborowski
R1,824 Discovery Miles 18 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is an authoritative account of Poland's emerging foreign and security policies and will contribute to an understanding of the foreign policy preferences of an enlarged EU.
Evaluation of Poland as by far the largest and most vocal of all the countries joining the EU
Exploration of Poland's strong support for US policy over Iraq, its military potential, its proven capacity to use armed force and its de facto role as a regional leader
Argues that Poland will have a defining influence not only on the nature of transatlantic relations, but also on the EU's emerging international identity

Global Change, Civil Society and the Northern Ireland Peace Process - Implementing the Political Settlement (Hardcover): C.... Global Change, Civil Society and the Northern Ireland Peace Process - Implementing the Political Settlement (Hardcover)
C. Farrington
R1,520 Discovery Miles 15 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Northern Ireland's Belfast Agreement has faced continual crises of implementation over a variety of security related issues. Too frequently analyses have neglected to study the wider changes that have occurred inside and outside Northern Ireland. These have had profound effects in changing attitudes towards violence, paramilitaries, the position of women and ideas of nationalism and sovereignty. This book places the implementation of the Belfast Agreement in a wider context to provide an analysis of why implementation has been so difficult.

Participatory Governance in the EU - Enhancing or Endangering Democracy and Efficiency? (Hardcover, New): K. Lindgren, T.... Participatory Governance in the EU - Enhancing or Endangering Democracy and Efficiency? (Hardcover, New)
K. Lindgren, T. Persson
R1,502 Discovery Miles 15 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An empirical assessment of whether participatory governance reforms within the EU enhance or endanger democracy. Many consider allowing civil society to take an active role in EU policy-making to offer the most effective means of enhancing democracy in the EU, whereas others argue that such attempts deepen the EU's democratic deficit.

The European Neighbourhood Policy in Perspective - Context, Implementation and Impact (Hardcover): R. Whitman, S. Wolff The European Neighbourhood Policy in Perspective - Context, Implementation and Impact (Hardcover)
R. Whitman, S. Wolff
R1,528 Discovery Miles 15 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Contributors offer new approaches to the study of the European Neighbourhood Policy. While the main emphasis is on the empirical assessment of the impact that the ENP has had to-date and on the factors that have shaped its implementation, it also provides new theoretical and methodological perspectives on how to study this policy area.

France and European Integration - Toward a Transnational Polity? (Hardcover, New): Michel R. Gueldry France and European Integration - Toward a Transnational Polity? (Hardcover, New)
Michel R. Gueldry
R2,787 Discovery Miles 27 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gueldry analyzes the substantive transformations brought upon the French state by European integration through an incremental and cumulative process generally described as Europeanization. This restructuring is characterized by the erosion of traditional political and economic parameters, the emergence of new means and models of public action, and a general paradigmatic redefinition, including a search for renewed political legitimacy by French elite.

Covering the period from 1957 to the present, Gueldry examines how regional integration affects French governmental structures, public policies, political processes, and culture. He emphasizes the post-Single European Act (February 1986) period because of the accelerating momentum of the integration process after this milestone treaty. Students, scholars, and policy makers involved with EU history, institutions, and policies will be particularly interested in the work.

National Interests and European Integration - Discourse and Politics of Blair, Chirac and Schroeder (Hardcover, New): K. Milzow National Interests and European Integration - Discourse and Politics of Blair, Chirac and Schroeder (Hardcover, New)
K. Milzow
R1,520 Discovery Miles 15 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This study combines an account of Blair, Chirac, Schroeder and their attitudes towards European integration. It analyzes political discourses on 'national interests' and the EU, the frequently debated role of political discourse, the concept of national interest, and offers an alternative point of view on intergovernmental interaction.

Free Movement of Goods and Limits of Regulatory Autonomy in the EU and WTO (Hardcover): Tamara Perisin Free Movement of Goods and Limits of Regulatory Autonomy in the EU and WTO (Hardcover)
Tamara Perisin
R2,892 Discovery Miles 28 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In every system aimed at trade liberalisation, it is necessary to balance this goal with the protection of (other) values. Not only does this have economic implications, but it also strikes at the heart of regulatory autonomy, sovereignty, division of power between levels and branches of government and constitutionalism. The optimal balance necessarily depends on the system's aims, structure, membership and level of homogeneity. This book explores this broad idea in the specific context of the EU and WTO rules on non-pecuniary restrictions on the free movement of goods and seeks to establish how to optimally interpret them. Furthermore, it demonstrates that the EU internal market rules have strong external effects which can be felt within the WTO.

The Oxford Handbook of Swedish Politics (Hardcover): Jon Pierre The Oxford Handbook of Swedish Politics (Hardcover)
Jon Pierre
R4,437 Discovery Miles 44 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Handbook of Swedish Politics provides a state of the art analysis of political development in Sweden. Covering all essential aspects of politics in Sweden, this volume provides detailed accounts of policy making, governance, institutional arrangements, foreign relations, electoral behavior, the party system, the public administration, the constitutional framework, and the welfare state. The Handbook shows how many of the features that once were exceptional to Sweden, for example, the welfare state, the consensual policy making, the historical compromise between capital and labor, and the dominance of social democracy, are less prominent today compared to a few decades ago although they are still certainly present. Global forces, increasing affluence, and an ideological shift towards neo-liberalism have contributed to making Sweden more of an average European industrialized democracy. The Handbook is divided into ten thematic Sections with four chapters and an Introduction in each Section. Thus, each theme is studied from different perspectives in order to provide the reader with a more multi-faceted picture of the political development in each theme.

Constructing European Union Trade Policy - A Global Idea of Europe (Hardcover): Gabriel Siles-Brugge Constructing European Union Trade Policy - A Global Idea of Europe (Hardcover)
Gabriel Siles-Brugge
R3,516 Discovery Miles 35 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With the stagnation of the Doha Round of multilateral talks, trade liberalisation is increasingly undertaken through free trade agreements. Gabriel Siles-Brugge examines the EU's decision following the 2006 'Global Europe' strategy to negotiate such agreements with emerging economies. Eschewing the purely materialist explanations prominent in the field, he develops a novel constructivist argument to highlight the role of language and ideas in shaping EU trade policy. Drawing on extensive interviews and documentary analysis, Siles-Brugge shows how EU trade policymakers have privileged the interests of exporters to the detriment of import-competing groups, creating an ideational imperative for market-opening. Even during the on-going economic crisis the overriding mantra has been that the EU's future well-being depends on its ability to compete in global markets. The increasingly neoliberal orientation of EU trade policy has also had important consequences for its economic diplomacy with the developing economies of the African, Caribbean and Pacific group of states.

Policy Framing in the European Union (Hardcover, New): F. Daviter Policy Framing in the European Union (Hardcover, New)
F. Daviter
R1,520 Discovery Miles 15 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Explores how the framing of issues on the EU agenda affects policy-making. In a study that traces the highly contested developments in biotechnology policy over twenty years, the book introduces the conceptual and theoretical tenets of policy framing and shows how this analytical lens offers a unique perspective on issues in EU policy-making.

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