{"title":"Tim Bale","description":"\u003cp\u003eTim Bale offers insightful explorations into contemporary politics, with a particular focus on European political systems and party dynamics. His works delve into the complexities of political change and institutional evolution, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear analysis and thoughtful commentary, Bale’s books serve as valuable resources for those interested in political theory, electoral behaviour, and the shifting landscape of British and European politics. 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It is suitable for use on Comparative European Politics and European Union Politics courses, as well as courses on Comparative Politics more broadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore \u003cb\u003eCentral and Eastern European\u003c\/b\u003e examples and case studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdated \u003cb\u003ecoverage of recent events\u003c\/b\u003e including the climate emergency, the cost of living crisis and rampant inflation, the ongoing fallout from Brexit, and Europe’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull analysis of the most pressing issues in Europe today, including \u003cb\u003esustainability, digitalization, disinformation, populism\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecitizen participation.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying resources for supporting teaching and learning can be found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/european-politics-5e\"\u003ewww.bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/european-politics-5e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430667272428,"sku":"9781350414013","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350414013.jpg?v=1774558819"},{"product_id":"the-conservative-party-after-brexit-by-tim-bale-9781509546015","title":"The Conservative Party After Brexit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Conservative Party has long laid claim to being the world’s most successful political party, not least because it is also one of the most adaptable, often appearing to do and say pretty much whatever it takes to win. 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