Edward Elgar Publishing European Multi-Level Governance: Contrasting Images in National Research

Governing beyond the nation state in multi-level governance systems is a key concern in Europe, and this book goes beyond the usual approach of merely describing characteristics and features in its in-depth exploration of EU governance. The contributors illustrate that multi-level governance is a phenomenon perceived differently all over Europe. They observe distinct variations not only in the real-life impact of EU governance but also in different national research approaches, and showcase systematic empirical analyses of pertinent research projects across Europe. Recent advances in EU governance research form the basis for suggestions on how future research agendas could and should be directed. This book will prove a fascinating read for academics, researchers and students with an interest in comparative governance, EU studies, and the social sciences. Review 'This very interesting and comprehensive book should be found at the bookshelves of the scholars dealing with governance or European politics, or at least those of their assistants, students, think-tank leaders, and all others who are somehow connected with European governance. The book offers a wide and fairly deep view at governance research in Europe. . . I have not read any other book which gives such a wide multinational overview of this topic in a single publication.' -- VIt Skala, Central European Journal of Public Policy'This is by far the most comprehensive account of the research undertaken on EU governance for almost two decades. This volume offers readers a unique review of the governance literature produced across Europe, and an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. It will prove indispensable to those who want to make sense of the changes under way in EU polity.' About the Author Edited by Beate Kohler-Koch, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES), University of Mannheim and former Coordinator of the Network of Excellence on 'Efficient and Democratic Governance in a Multi-Level Europe' (CONNEX) and Fabrice Larat, Director, Centre d’Expertise et de Recherche Administrative (CERA), Ecole Nationale d’Administration, France and former Manager of the Network of Excellence CONNEX