{"title":"Olivier Costa","description":"\u003cp\u003eOlivier Costa offers incisive explorations into the mechanisms and intricacies of political institutions, with a sharp focus on European governance. His works provide readers with a clear understanding of how power is exercised and negotiated within complex political systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Costa’s writing combines rigorous analysis with accessible explanation, illuminating the often opaque workings of entities like the European Union.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-the-eu-really-works-by-olivier-costa-9780815370437","title":"How the EU Really Works","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European Union is facing a profound crisis and is confronted with multiple challenges. Over the last two decades, it has experienced a series of dramatic changes to its powers, its institutional design, its constitutional framework, and its borders. The current political, economic, and financial crisis puts the EU’s legitimacy further under pressure and creates the impression of a turning point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow the EU Really Works\u003c\/em\u003e provides a concise analysis of the EU and its dynamics by paying particular attention to its day-to-day operation. It aims to help students and scholars understand its evolution, its institutions, its decision-making and the interactions between the EU and various actors. Avoiding abstract theorising, the authors propose an easy to read analysis of how the Union works while recognising the complexity of the situation. Throughout the book, the key issues of European integration are addressed: democratic deficit, politicisation, the role of member states, institutional crisis, and citizen involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been fully updated to include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrexit, the migration crisis as well as the consequences of the 2014 EP elections for all the EU institutions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn in-depth analysis of the 2014 EU elections;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore empirical data across the board;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew developments in EU decision-making such as the trialogues, and differentiated integration;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore in-depth discussion of the role of interest groups in EU policy-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis text is of key interest to students, scholars and readers interested in European Union politics and studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606024798444,"sku":"9780815370437","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780815370437-how-the-eu-really-works.jpg?v=1778146308"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/olivier-costa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}