{"product_id":"whats-wrong-with-the-european-union-and-how-to-fix-it-9780745642048","title":"Whats Wrong with the European Union and How to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe European Union seems incapable of undertaking economic reforms and defining its place in the world. Public apathy towards the EU is also increasing, as citizens feel isolated from the institutions in Brussels and see no way to influence European level decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exciting, rigorous and compelling book. The fix of Hix makes much more sense than the Panglossians who want to do nothing or others who argue that all the EU's problems will be resolved with better PR and more procedural reforms.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInternational Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Hix's research makes a convincing case that left-right divisions have deeply penetrated policymaking in the parliament, the council and the commission. Missing is a contest for political power and policymaking between rival groups and policies, with clear winners and losers and a visible link between voting, leadership and outcome.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"[A] short and highly readable book, which began life as a series of policy papers written for the UK government.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEthics and International Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Simon Hix's analysis is as authoritative as his case for reform is compelling. Reasoned, rigorous and riveting, this book is a must-read for all who care about the future of the European Union.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSir Stephen Wall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An exceptionally clear and provocative argument in favour of 'limited democratic politics' in the EU, showing precisely how it could be applied to the 2009 European elections.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMichael Shackleton, \u003ci\u003eSecretariat of the European Parliament\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Simon Hix is among the leading political analysts of the European Union of his generation. Here he offers a critical yet balanced analysis of Europe's 'democratic deficit', linked to pragmatic proposals for reform. Whether one agrees or not, this slim and readable volume is required reading for anyone seriously concerned about the constitutional future and political legitimacy of Europe.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAndrew Moravcsik, \u003ci\u003ePrinceton University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of figures, tables and boxes vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of abbreviations xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Why the European Union is more necessary than ever 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: THE DIAGNOSIS 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Policy gridlock 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Lack of popular legitimacy 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. A democratic deficit 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: THE CURE 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The case for ‘limited democratic politics’ in the EU 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. How the EU is ready for limited democratic politics 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Encouraging democratic politics in the EU 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. A scenario: the 2009 European Commission President contest 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Conclusion and response to potential critiques 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 208\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404380315991,"sku":"9780745642048","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745642048.jpg?v=1730486282","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/whats-wrong-with-the-european-union-and-how-to-fix-it-9780745642048","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}