General & Miscellaneous European History, Europe - General & Miscellaneous - Politics & Government

Contemporary Europe

Name: Contemporary Europe
Author: Richard Sakwa
ISBN: 9780230282896

by Richard Sakwa (Editor), Anne Stevens (Editor)

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This fully revised third edition provides a wide-ranging introduction to political, economic and social life across the whole continent. Ideal for students new to the subject, this popular text stimulates fresh thinking on issues and debates.

About the Author, Richard Sakwa

RICHARD SAKWA is Professor of Russian and European Politics at the University of Kent. He has published widely on Soviet and Russian affairs and his research interests focus on problems of democratic development in Russia, the nature of post-communism, and the global challenges facing the former communist countries

ANNE STEVENS is Emeritus Professor of European Studies atAston University. She has a particular interest in the relationship between politics and administration. She is the author of Government and Politics of France (Palgrave Macmillan, 2003) and of Women, Power and Politics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007)

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An introductory text designed to help students understand major issues in contemporary European development, focusing equally on Eastern and Western Europe. Material is accessible yet in-depth and aims to inspire students to further study. Early chapters offer an overview and historical background, and later chapters examine issues of nationalism and globalization, social structure, political participation, government, and the EU. Other areas covered include the challenge of the East, European security, and culture. Sakwa teaches Russian and European politics at the University of Kent. Stevens teaches European studies at Aston University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)