Britain and the European Union / / Alistair Jones.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2016
• VerfasserIn: Jones, Alistair,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2016
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Series: Politics Study Guides : PSG
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (272 p.)

Introduces the UK's relationship to the EU and the impact of EU membership on the UKNew for this EditionTwo new chapters on Europeanisation and on The British Media and the EU Updated to include the fallout from the 2015 UK Parliament general election and the 2014 European Parliament electionExamples, tables and figures updated throughoutThe relationship between Britain and the European Union is complex and frequently misunderstood, often as a result of misrepresentation in the media. This updated guide examines the different relationships between the various tiers of government in the UK and the EU, and how the EU's powers affect the UK, from a range of perspectives.Key FeaturesEvaluates the role of the media, political parties, pressure groups, social media and the ever-changing position of public opinion Examines various public opinion polls to consider the role of public opinion Shows how the relationship between the EU and the UK has changed over time by giving you the historical contextEach chapter includes an introduction, learning goals, a glossary, likely exam questions, helpful websites and suggestions for further reading

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of boxes -- List of tables -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 History and Development of the EU -- 3 Institutions of the European Union -- 4 Common Policies of the European Union -- 5 Europeanisation -- 6 Intergovernmentalism versus Supranationalism -- 7 Expansion versus Integration -- 8 The Influence of the European Union on Britain -- 9 Political Parties and the European Union -- 10 The British Media and the European Union -- 11 Reluctant Europeans – Public Opinion on the European Union -- 12 Conclusion – Is Britain Still the ‘Reluctant European’? -- References -- Bibliography -- Index