Foundations of European Politics

Foundations of European Politics offers an accessible introduction to European politics using a coherent analytical framework. It presents students with the basic theoretical and empirical toolkit of social scientific researchers, and explains how an analytic principal-agent approach can be used to understand both domestic and EU-level policy-making in Europe.

The book draws on cutting edge research from all areas of European politics - from national and EU institutions, to political behaviour and policy-making - and uses case studies and examples throughout to help students compare different electoral systems, parties and governments across Europe.

The book is structured thematically in five parts, beginning with theoretical foundations; moving on to examine citizens and voters, elections and parties, governments and policy; and finally covering the rule of law, democracy and backsliding.

Digital formats and resources
Foundations of European Politics is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The ebook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks http: //www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- Online resources for students include: multiple choice questions, web links, introduction to important datasets, and interactive data exercises
- Online resources for lecturers include: seminar activities, test-bank questions and adaptable PowerPoint slides.