Europe Today: A Twenty-First Century Introduction - Paperback

by Erik Jones (Editor), Masha Hedberg (Editor)

Now in its sixth edition, Europe Today presents unrivaled coverage of developments in major European countries and across the region. Thoroughly revised and updated--including new chapters on Turkey and the wider European neighborhood to address their growing influence--this is the only work that offers a sustained and unified set of both country case studies and thematic chapters on the European Union. Written by leading scholars from Europe and North America, the book shows a range of perspectives on the process of European integration, the evolution of economic performance, and the reaction to multiculturalism and immigration. Highlighting the impact of the global economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian war in Ukraine, and the struggle to assert Europe's voice more widely, the contributors provide a pragmatic assessment of what Europeans have accomplished and what challenges they continue to face. Each chapter builds on a foundation of basic political information and explanation to develop distinctive and thought-provoking contributions to current debates. Informative and engaging, this comprehensive text leads readers toward a coherent and informed view of Europe today.

Author Biography

Erik Jones is director of the Robert Schuman Centre of the European University Institute.
Masha Hedberg is assistant professor of political science at Colgate University.