Foundations of European Politics

Extremely informative and very well structured book stemming from the idea that politics in the EU countries cannot be understood without the study of the interaction with EU institutions. * George Tsebelis, Anatol Rapoport Collegiate Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan, USA *
Foundations of European Politics is the first textbook that looks at supranational and national politics through the same analytical lens. Clearly organized and crisply written, it successfully translates state-of-the-art research into accessible insight. Highly recommended for graduates and undergraduates. A superb volume by four top scholars that will transform how the next generation will think about European politics. * Liesbet Hooghe, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and European University Institute, Florence, Italy *
Authoritative and informed, yet accessible, this excellent introduction to European politics deftly interweaves theory and data. Designed to make readers think for themselves, this book offers a fine introduction to political science more generally, from respected authors who really know their stuff. * Michael Laver, Professor of Politics, New York University, USA *
This is the first textbook that presents a truly integrated comparative political science analysis of national and European level politics, and how these two levels interact to produce the dramatic political, economic, and social developments we have witnessed in recent years. As such, this book will transform how we teach and understand politics across our Continent for many years to come. * Simon Hix, Harold Laski Professor of Political Science, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK *
This book integrates in a sophisticated way theoretical debates in comparative politics and an analysis of contemporary political developments. It provides students with the tools necessary to understand recent political changes occurring both in European member states and at the supra-national European level. It is highly recommended for courses in European politics, party politics and for general courses in comparative politics. * Isabela Mares, Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science Yale University, USA *
This book provides an excellent and unique addition to the teaching of comparative European politics. It covers many crucial challenges that European democracies are currently facing, and students will greatly benefit from the empirical focus and hands-on approach throughout the book, which makes for accessible and enjoyable reading! * Dr Katjana Gattermann, Assistant Professor, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands *
Foundations of European Politics is an ambitious, fresh take on European politics that challenges the reader to consider the intersection of theory with empirics. * Dr Chris Burdett, Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA *
This is an excellent text on European politics in the 21st century, both with regards to its substantive coverage, and its approach to political science and the methods used in the discipline. * Christian Jensen, Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA *
This is easily the best book on European politics. The authors provide a coherent overview of the latest theoretical and empirical research regarding politics at both the EU and national levels that will appeal to students of all backgrounds. * Sona N. Golder, Professor of Political Science, Pennsylvania State University, USA *
Foundations of European Politics is the best introduction to the scientific study of democratic politics across Europe. Clear, comprehensive, and rigorous, it equips students with the analytical tools necessary to understand both domestic political systems and their evolving interactions with the European Union. A valuable resource for anyone seeking to grasp the foundations and frontiers of European political life. * Fabio Franchino, Professor of Political Science, University of Milan, Italy *
Foundations of European Politics stands out for its impressive yet approachable theoretical sophistication, alongside deep country-specific knowledge. Foundations of European Politics expertly combines conceptual clarity with analytical depth, making complex political science theories and dynamics accessible to students by grounding them in real-world European politics. For my teaching goals, the innovative data analysis exercises are especially useful, as they provide hands-on opportunities to engage directly with real-world data, significantly enhancing students' research skills and encouraging active learning. * Seth Jolly, Associate Professor, Chair Department of Political Science, Syracuse University *