Charlotte Burns

Insightful and engaging, this is the most complete guide to the past, present, and future of the European Union. An expert author team examines in detail the theory and history behind the EU, before moving on to explore the institutions and policies at work, giving readers valuable insight into this complicated political body. Key Features: - An accessible yet thorough guide to the history, theory, institutions, and policies of the European Union, ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates studying the European Union for the first time. - An expert author team uses clear, straightforward language to ensure that students fully understand the complex functions of the EU. - Features four chapters dedicated to theory, each including a range of examples of the practical workings of the EU to help you apply theoretical perspectives to the real world of politics. New to this edition: - A new section (Part Five: Challenges and Prospects) includes a new chapter, Chapter 25, which reflects on the state of the contemporary EU following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency. - The history chapters have been re-organized, and Chapter 9 on recent crises has been updated to include developments such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. - A new history chapter, Chapter 10, considers the main historical drivers of European integration. - The theory section has been refreshed - in particular, new material in Chapter 4 on post-colonial perspectives. - The institutions chapters have been updated to reflect the European Parliament elected in 2024 and the reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President. - The policy section includes new insight boxes throughout on contemporary themes and issues. Digital formats and resources The sixth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

Do you want to break bad habits and make your money work for you? Charlotte Burns, finance journalist, two-time winner of Financial Blog of the Year for lottyearns and former deals hunter at Money Saving Expert, is on a mission to improve your finances. Taking control of your income, outgoings and savings may sound dull as dishwater, but by developing your financial skills, you can free yourself from the limitations of living from one pay cheque to the next, and instead, build the life you want! Written in Charlotte's trademark no-nonsense, non-judgemental style, On the Money covers everything from bank accounts and budgets, debt management and investing, buying a home and making side hustles work for you. Currently editor at the government's Money Advice Service, Charlotte draws on her own personal and professional experience, packing the book with tips and tricks that they don't teach you in school. Each chapter ends with a practical activity to help you put the theory into practice and start your journey to financial freedom. Whatever your current financial situation, On the Money is here to help you take control of your finances and build a life you love.

Politics in the European Union is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the EU. Unique in its in-depth coverage of the history of the EU, the book explores a wide range of topics including institutions and policies, making it a complete guide to understanding the complex nature of the EU. Now in its fifth edition, the text has been fully updated to include coverage of Brexit, the refugee crisis, and political developments within member states. The text is enriched with a wide range of learning features, including end of chapter questions, which are designed to stimulate critical thinking, suggested further reading, EU timelines, and illustrative figures to help students take their learning further.