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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Simon Hix (Professor of European and Comparative Politics, LSE)Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Polity Press Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.80cm Weight: 0.397kg ISBN: 9780745642048ISBN 10: 0745642047 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 27 January 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsList of figures, tables and boxes vi Preface ix List of abbreviations xi 1. Introduction 1 2. Why the European Union is more necessary than ever 8 PART I: THE DIAGNOSIS 29 3. Policy gridlock 31 4. Lack of popular legitimacy 50 5. A democratic deficit 67 PART II: THE CURE 87 6. The case for ‘limited democratic politics’ in the EU 89 7. How the EU is ready for limited democratic politics 110 8. Encouraging democratic politics in the EU 137 9. A scenario: the 2009 European Commission President contest 166 10. Conclusion and response to potential critiques 179 Notes 193 References 200 Index 208ReviewsAn 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. International Affairs 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. Irish Times [A] short and highly readable book, which began life as a series of policy papers written for the UK government. Ethics and International Affairs 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. Sir Stephen Wall 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. Michael Shackleton, Secretariat of the European Parliament 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. Andrew Moravcsik, Princeton University 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. International Affairs 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. Irish Times [A] short and highly readable book, which began life as a series of policy papers written for the UK government. Ethics and International Affairs 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. Sir Stephen Wall 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. Michael Shackleton, Secretariat of the European Parliament 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. Andrew Moravcsik, Princeton University Author InformationSimon Hix is a British political scientist and Harold Laski Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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